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lwilliams65    102

lwilliams65
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A little over a year later. Started at 253 now 145. 20 pounds from goal. Thank you gastric sleeve. Changed my self esteem changed my life. I wish i had better preop pictures but I always stayed away from cameras. The first two are a day before surgery the last one was a couple weeks ago. I'd have this surgery again and again. The first few months adjusting was Hell but I wouldn't change a thing. I love my sleeve.

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CubsWinCubsWin    108

CubsWinCubsWin
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Damn Girl B)

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BKLYNgal87    503

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Wow!! Way to go! Congratulations and keep up the great work :D though honestly you look great already.

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catnapper    34

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Seriously...you don't even look like the same person! Maybe the younger sister of the lady in black. :)

Would you mind sharing how you handled your sleeve adjustment phase?

Thanks!

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cherbear33    288

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Fantastic!!! You are gorgeous in all your pics but you look so much haopier in the last one!!!!

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ProudGrammy    8,322

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Started at 253 now 145.

lwilliams65

yeah.........your point??????

LOL ;)

you look wonderful!!!! :)

betcha feel unbelievable right??? :)

i am sure your life has totally changed!!!! :)

wonderful pics :)

keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :)

kathy

congrats

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Madam Reverie    2,958

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A-maz-ing! Many many congratulations :)

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lwilliams65    102

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Seriously...you don't even look like the same person! Maybe the younger sister of the lady in black. :)

Would you mind sharing how you handled your sleeve adjustment phase?

Thanks!

Ya know I really didn't do Anything special. I found the foods and portions that worked for me and stuck with it. I stick to a calorie budget and try to focus on Protein intake. Everyone is difference so just do what works for you!'

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lwilliams65    102

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Thank you everyone for all the sweet comments. Yes I am a lot happier with myself than I was before.

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chefcoll    53

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WOWSAHHH!

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NMJG    1,266

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Great accomplishment. You have every right to be proud. Good job!

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Malugo    31

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Look great!!!

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indecision    863

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Nice! You look great! Congrats on your success.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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