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I just need a moment to express my supreme elation!

Last week, I went to a conference with my parents. Turns out I needed a nice dress for a dinner one night. My dad took me to the local mall and kindly served and an audience for a mini fashion show. Before surgery, I wore a size 24; all the dresses I tried on were a size 20. We loved the last dress, but it was too big. The only only other size they had was a 16. My dad convinced me to try it on... IT FIT!!! I was so excited!!!

Yesterday, my mom and I went to some stores for a little experiment. For the first time since college, I fit in pants off the rack! I also fit into an XL shirt. Again, I was ecstatic!

Finally, I had my 6 week follow-up with my surgeon today. I'm 5'7 3/4. When I started my pre-op liquid diet, I weighed 277 pounds. On surgery day, I weighed 264 pounds. Today, at 46 days post-surgery, I weighed 234 pounds. That's 43 pounds overall and 30 pounds since surgery!!!

I feel wonderful! My skin is glowing. I have loads of energy. I'm happier and more optimistic. I feel like I'm becoming more myself than ever before. I'm so glad I did this for myself. My health is improving so dramatically. It's wonderful!

Anyway, thanks for letting me share! Blessings to you all!

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Good for you girl!!! That's all we are looking for.. a positive attitude with little and big changes.. we all aiming for it!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

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This is awesome news. Keep up the good work!

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Yeahhhhhh!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] You go girl! !!!

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That's awesome! I'm day 4 postop.




Congrats! How are you feeling?


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Congrats! How are you feeling?



I am doing good. Each day is better. I'm not taking pain meds. I'm getting more fluids in each day. I think today I almost feel normal. The only thing that hurts just a little is the incisions and they are just tight where it's healing.


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Awesome! It will only get better!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135

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Congrats! Awesome positivity! More of that please!!

HW 370, SW 350, SD 6/20/17

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