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Update - 5 Years after Band & Sleeve Surgery
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Hi there,
It's been ages since I posted anything so I thought I would give a quick summary of my journey to date.
Starting Weight : 225 pounds, 5 ft 3 inches and 39 years old (2 kids)
Band fitted in April 2011
Lost 82 pounds to August 2012 - weight 143 pounds
Band Slipped - horrendous reflux, sleeping sitting up for 5 months
Lost 13 pounds to December 2011 - not able to eat solids - weight 130 pounds
Band Removed - surgeon insisted that I wait at least 3 months before getting a sleeve.
Gained 31 pounds to April 2012 - weight 161 pounds
Sleeve Surgery
2014 - 125 pounds - tummy tuck and breast lift surgery.
These days my weight fluctuates between 121 & 135 pounds & I'm ok with that, I finally feel that I can control my weight and keep it within a healthy zone. I'm fitter and more active than I've ever been, but most of all I feel comfortable in my own skin
:)
Being sleeved was definitely one of the best things I have ever done!
In the past I was always one to avoid being in photos, for about 20 years of my life there are virtually no photos of me at all.
I hope you like the before and afters!
xxxx