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I had my sleeve done in September 2013. It's been 8 months since surgery and I have lost 122 pounds. I came from 350, BMI of 52 to 228, BMI 33. I walked into surgery wearing size 28 pants and a 30/32 top and today i noticed my size 18's were a little saggy in butt! I walked 4.5 miles today before I got tired and that in and of itself is a miracle! I'm so glad I made the decision to have this procedure, it has helped me so much. Though I am doing well, I struggle EVERY DAY to make good food choices. I'm (head) hungry all the time for all the wrong foods and it's a constant battle. Some days I lose, but most days I do well.

My original goal was to get to the size I was in junior high school, size 18. But now that I'm here, I've readjusted my goal to a "normal" BMI of 24, which means I have 63 pounds to go.

I thank all of you for your support as I silently stalk all of your posts. They help me stay on track and stay motivated to be better :)

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OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! You've done so well and are such an inspiration! My surgery is May 16th and I'm so excited to see great results!!! Please keep us posted as to how you're doing!

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Keep up the good fight! You look fantastic!

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Wow what a transformation. Yes, we will all have to deal with head hunger. However, the sleeve gave me the ability to easily determine head hunger vs "real hunger". Since Sept , 2013 I see a psychologist who,specializes in food relationship, I,e, emotional eating in addition to a nut who helps me with my food plan and my relationship with food..especially my old habits.

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You are really amazing. Good work

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That is awesome!! You look fabulous!! I am only 2 weeks post op today... Looking forward to Sunday so I can have scrambled eggs! Haha no cravings yet but I'm sure it's coming! : ) keep up the good work I hope I can do as well!!

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Inspirational! :)

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Thanks everyone! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement!!

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You are an inspiration!!! My surgery date is 6/19 and many, many thoughts are running through my head! Thank you for this post...it confirmed I'm doing the right thing.

You go girl! Congratulations!

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Congratulations! You look great!!!

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You look great!!!!!

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What a transformation. You look terrific. Sincerely. Well done. :)

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Great job , time to go shopping again!

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