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I DID IT!! The first number on the scale isn't a "2" anymore! I haven't weighed this little in 24 years. It's amazing- amazing to feel 'normal' again, but also amazing that I let myself get into such terrible shape/weight. The whole sleeve surgery and diet haven't been easy, but it's certainly ben worth it. The only thing I regret about this surgery is that I didn't do it sooner. I can just imagine how life would have been different if I'd done this when my daughter was 13 instead of 23. Still... I am so psyched that I am where I am now. Eighty pounds down, 40-ish to go!!

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Congrats!!! It is a wonderful feeling, isn't it?

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

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Congratulations!!!! I'm extremely happy for you... I can't imagine standing in your shoes but I'm on my way : )

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Great job! Keep up the amazing work!

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Congratulations!!!! I'm extremely happy for you... I can't imagine standing in your shoes but I'm on my way : )

You'll get there! We have almost the exact same stats- I am 5'5", high weight was 278, started my program at 268 (Dec. 2105). My surgery date was 9/15/16 and now I weigh less than 200 pounds. It's amazing... I feel the happy tears, but also the sad tears that I wasted so many years of my life being overweight, hating myself, and focused on how bad I looked and felt. Now? I just wish I'd done this when I was 40 or 50, instead of waiting until I turned 60.

YOU CAN DO THIS!! And thanks, everyone, for the support, advice, and kind words!

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Awesome!

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I can't wait either... post op day 10.... and I have 1 lb until I am officially in onderland.... dec 5 surgery weight 219.... hw 242.... God is good and this sleeve is a blessing to me for so many more reasons than just the weight, looking forward to getting rid of these co morbidities as well.

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Congratulations! onederland is awesome!! Currently at 190 and 2 1/2 months post op. I am down 52 pounds and feel amazing. Bought my first non-plus sized jeans last week!???? wish the photo images matched how I feel, but I think the dysmorphia is tough to overcome.

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Congrats

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