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July 15th, 1 year surgiversary! :)



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On a July 15th 2013 I walked into my hospital, shaking and scared and almost changed my mind. I cried and sobbed and 2 nurses held my hand and assured me that this was the right choice for me. That I had come too far to give up now! The date of my surgery I weighed 343 lbs. My highest weight was 350. Today I weigh 199 lbs!! Woooohooooo I am so happy to be able to run and play with my 2 beautiful children and to finally be comfortable in my own skin again!!

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Congrats and Happy Surgiversary! Here's to many more years of health and happiness!

Lynda

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Congratulations!! :P You look wonderful, I bet it is a blessing to be able to "play" with your kids....I can't wait to do sports and walking with my kiddos....

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Congratulations! You look fantastic!

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Congratulations....you make this pain I'm feeling now all worth it! You look amazing! Do you even remember you pre and post op experience? Lol...

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Congratulations....you make this pain I'm feeling now all worth it! You look amazing! Do you even remember you pre and post op experience? Lol...

I remember it like just yesterday! I felt like death until almost 8 weeks post op. I thought it was the worst choice I had ever made. And then by 10 weeks post op I had more energy and the weight was just melting off. I was able to start adding more options into my diet... and then I realized that this was the best choice I had ever made. It's hard especially the first few months post op. But so so so worth it!

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Awww congrats! You look smashing!

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Congratulations! You look amazing. I am July 10 2013. Down 58lbs and 12 lbs from goal. I am glad you have had a good year, it only gets better from here!

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