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Hi. I'm Russ and I started out at 470 pounds

Hi there. I had my gastric sleeve surgery on November 9th 2016.

I was 470 pounds before the 2 week pre-op diet. Was down to 440 the day of surgery and now one week post-op I'm 420.

I made a video that tells my story better than typing it. I'll do another video in a month or so I guess.

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    Everything that you are saying is totally what we all go thru!! Our WLS helps us by making it physically able to follow our path. The mind is a powerful part of this. The surgery is a TOOL but we really have to do the work!! If only the surgery fixed our head too. You have awesome outlook on your expectations!! Good Luck on your Journey!! I look forward to following it.

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    So great, Russ. Thanks.

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    You did a great job on the video, your weight loss is marvelous. The journey has begun. Can you visualize how you will look when you reach goal? Continued success!

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    Loved the video Russ

    You have a fab outlook and I'm looking forward to the next part of your story

    I had my op September 7 it's great to be on this side isn't it

    Good luck we can do this X

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    @@RussT congratulations Russ! I'm glad you posted the video. :-)

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    Great video RussT, I'm in on 2 December and hope my recovery is as easy as yours :)

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