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I am 5'10" and got beyond my goal to 150lbs and was still losing. Gained back to 165lbs and I have been maintaining for 1.5 years. Let me tell that the idea of getting to 150 was mind blowing, so was gaining back and maintenance. People told me I was too skinny but I believe it is because their reference was the fat me. Good luck!

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Hi all,

I had my op on April 15. at 150Kgs......I am down to 100.4 this morning. I am 6"6 so i am hoping to find an extra 5kgs (12lbs) in the next few months....

sleeping better, better mood, Waist size was a 44-46 now at a 34.

I'm loving the new me.

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Tredfern do you mind me asking what size you wear at 165lbs? I'm curious what size you started at and are wearing now for pant, top and shoe. I started at a tight 22 and size 11W shoes. My shoes are all too big now and I would love to be a regular size 10M in shoes again. Right now I'm wearing a size 16 pant a little bigger in tops.

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I am 6' and CW is 260. 10 years ago I got down to 185 and was a size 10. It was a great weight and size for me. I hope to get there again soon! Surgery Nov 19th....

Here is what 185 looked like for me then:

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I am 5'9 Hw 363 Sw 340 cw 284 Sd was 8/4/15 surgeons goal was 215 as I am big boned my goal 180

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I'm 5'10. 28 years old.

HW 340lbs

SW (11/10/15) 259lbs

Current weight TBD ((still in recovery mode and bloated!))

My goal weight is between 150lbs - 170lbs. 170lbs will be my 50% mark and what I just cannot wait to see and Celebrate. :)

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I'm 5 11" and stated out 152kg (335 pounds) and I'm down to 83 kg (182 pounds) I started a size 24 and now down to a size 12 - 9 months post op- I'm happy with my size but my goal is a size 10 and to tone my body a bit more :)

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I'm 5 11" and stated out 152kg (335 pounds) and I'm down to 83 kg (182 pounds) I started a size 24 and now down to a size 12 - 9 months post op- I'm happy with my size but my goal is a size 10 and to tone my body a bit more :)

Your before and after pics are amazing! You look phenomenal! Definitely motivation for me knowing we started at about the same #s. :)

Congrats on your success!

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Everyone looks fabulous

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I'm 5 11" and stated out 152kg (335 pounds) and I'm down to 83 kg (182 pounds) I started a size 24 and now down to a size 12 - 9 months post op- I'm happy with my size but my goal is a size 10 and to tone my body a bit more :)

Your before and after pics are amazing! You look phenomenal! Definitely motivation for me knowing we started at about the same #s. :)

Congrats on your success!

Thank you so much !

Good luck honey - know you do fantastic :) x

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I'm tallish I'm 5'8" I'm down to 182 from a high of 315 I think I'm at goal if I lost another 5 lbs I'd be ok too..

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You look so great.Not to sound weird but you have a gorgeous body

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I'm tallish I'm 5'8" I'm down to 182 from a high of 315 I think I'm at goal if I lost another 5 lbs I'd be ok too..

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Congratulations on your success. You look amazing.

Aww thanks I haven't been on this forum for a bit

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I'm tallish I'm 5'8" I'm down to 182 from a high of 315 I think I'm at goal if I lost another 5 lbs I'd be ok too..

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You look so great.Not to sound weird but you have a gorgeous body

Thanks not weird at all lol I haven't been on this forum in a while I'm at goal at 175 post-62561-14497057902147_thumb.jpg[ attachment=58711:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1449705953.755200.jpg]

This is me now picture in the blue dress I was 8 months pregnant

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Hello tall sleevers :)

I have been up and down with my weight the last two weeks since Thanksgiving. Went up after the holiday, then had a big loss because I got the stomach flu. Then my birthday hit and I rebounded back up. Realistically, I know I didn't "gain" that much weight in a week - it's Water, etc. and my body getting back to normal, but it was a blow to the ego. I was SOOOO CLOSE to being under 200lbs....and then I wasn't. I'm back to "normal" eating, Protein first, veggies second...and getting in my Water. I WILL GET UNDER 200lbs soon! My goal is by 12/31. I've got 3 weeks...I am going to do it..

The sleeve is a wonderful tool and I need to use it. I still have the same goal of 165lbs...which is about 41lbs to go. I may not get to 165, but if I got under 180 I think I would be happy with that. We will see how my body feels at that weight.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the holiday season. Whatever you Celebrate - hope it's filled with health & joy.

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