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smithpy    117

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You look great. Awesome job.

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Stephannie    300

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Good Morning I love sharing my story Start wt-246Current-119Ive lost more than I currently weigh!!I'm in A size 2 and extra small tops. It's amazing.

You would think after losing 127 lbs and having my sleeve for 14 months I would get used to the side by side but I still don't recognize myself.

What was your starting weight and have you reached your goal? Do you work out?

Sorry for the questions but you are very insipiring! I am 9 days post op and so WOW by your transformation!

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Stephannie    300

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You would think after losing 127 lbs and having my sleeve for 14 months I would get used to the side by side but I still don't recognize myself.

What was your starting weight and have you reached your goal? Do you work out?

Sorry for the questions but you are very insipiring! I am 9 days post op and so WOW by your transformation!

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Stephannie    300

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You would think after losing 127 lbs and having my sleeve for 14 months I would get used to the side by side but I still don't recognize myself.

What was your starting weight and have you reached your goal? Do you work out?

Sorry for the questions but you are very insipiring! I am 9 days post op and so WOW by your transformation!

Forgot to mention.....I don't work out at all.

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sweetcheeks14    13

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You would think after losing 127 lbs and having my sleeve for 14 months I would get used to the side by side but I still don't recognize myself.

What did you do post-op that contributed to you weight loss....CONGRATS!!!

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CrazyJaney    775

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What was your exercise regime like?

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Stephannie    300

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When I made the decision to have weightloss surgery it wasn't just to lose weight. I also wanted to gain back who I lost in those 246. part of that was letting go of the food and constantly remind myself I am way more worthy than a cheeseburger or chocolate shake. I deserve to enjoy what I want in moderation. I lost really fast and had most of my weight gone by 8 or 9 months. Again, I stopped focusing on food. I keep myself accountable and the second I feel out of control I confide in someone. I know that sounds weird but it's my way of reminding myself that I will NOT hide and eat after everyone goes to bed. Hope that helps. :)

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Stephannie    300

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What was your exercise regime like?

I hate this question mostly because I should have done things different but with a full time career, 5 children and no energy due to low caloric intake I never have exercised through this process. I do have a ton of skin but not sure exercising would have made that big of a difference. I have no regrets and I think If it's successful you're doing it the right way.

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Teachamy    1,042

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happy for you! You look gooooood! :D

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abarta83    118

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you go girlfriend! good work!

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tiangcoj    35

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You would think after losing 127 lbs and having my sleeve for 14 months I would get used to the side by side but I still don't recognize myself.

I keep going back to this pic. You truly are an inspiration. ((((applause))))

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CrazyJaney    775

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I was educating my best friend about the surgery, showing her this site. She wanted to look at before and after pics. Yours is one of the best. You looked lovely, and very happy in your before picture, but you are radiant in your after pic. It is very inspirational for those of us heading into this.

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Jerziegirl    42

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My surgery is today and I am hoping to be this successful! Thank you for the motivation! Congrats on your success!

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