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One year ago today I made the biggest decision of my life thus far. There are only a handful of people that knew and to this day, only close friends and family. I made the decision to get healthy for not only myself but for my future husband, our future children and our overall life together. I was a serious yo yo dieter, constantly up and down with my weight. So in August of 2015, after months of research and doctors appointments, I had gastric sleeve surgery. To this day, I haven't told many people out of fear of judgement, embarrassment and being told "why didn't you just eat right and exercise like everyone else". Well, I had and couldn't lose the weight. So no, this most certainly was not the easy way out, it was by far the hardest thing I've ever done.

Happy to say as of today, one year ago I started my journey at 234 lbs and today I weigh in at 145 lbs for a weight loss total of 90 lbs and I've never felt better, inside and out. I'm finally excited to see myself in my wedding dress in 2 weeks. post-262367-14727767130342_thumb.jpg post-262367-14727773027622_thumb.jpg

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wonderful results! I'd love to see a picture of you in your wedding dress afterwards!

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You go gorgeous girl!!

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The wedding is on the 17th! I most definitely will post a picture!! [emoji5][emoji5]

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You look amazing! Fantastic job and congratulations on the wedding! You will be a lovely bride :D

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Way to go!!!

-Kelly

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You look. Great!! I have decided not to tell anyone because of the same reason. Keep up the great work!!

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Omg you look great. Im hoping i lose these boobs of mine. I was always a full c cup but with taking steriods for inflammation they grew to DDD. Ive joined a gym and wkrk with the machines thats suppose to help me lose them but i feel like im just building muscle. But u look great

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you are such an inspiration!!!! I'm hoping to have VSG surgery this month!! don't forget to post pics of your wedding day. you will be a beautiful bride Big Congrats on your success commitment and hard work!!!

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You look great and have really been successful.

Outstanding.

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