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I'm half way there. I didn't think I'd get there this fast as I'm a light weight and I was told by my team to expect to go at a snail's pace. I'm now down 58lbs. And I never thought it was possible

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I have 51lbs to go. Knowing I've lost more than I have to lose makes me believe I will get there one day. And I've said to myself there is no rush. Id like to be at my goal by 12-18 months but im aware the loss gets slower as you get closer.

It's still surreal to think one day I may be in a 'normal' weight bracket.

It's not been a smooth journey for my health not related to the sleeve. But I'm great full for the sleeve curing my high blood pressure and making me more confident. I didn't think I'd look much different between 244 and 186 but people already treat me differently like I'm in a new body.

I am alot saggier than I imagined I'd be. My tummy my butt thighs and top of my arms but I don't mind so much.

Just thought I'd share my experience.. I'm.one of the people that doubted it would work for.me. as nothing else did !

It's odd to say that I'm in a stage were it's so much easier. I don't feel I'm dieting. It's not hard for me to follow my plan seeing my amazing results.. and it's never been easier. When I used to diet I'd starve and struggled. But I'm eating healthy and living my life.

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Man, take two inches off my height, and give or take a month, and I feel like I'm your surgery twin. I'm also a little over half way to goal. I, too, was a doubter this would work for me because I failed so miserably on the lap-band. I'm going at a snail's pace at about a pound and a half a week, but I haven't had a stall yet. Everything you expressed is exactly how I feel. I eat much less than I used to, but I'm not starving and I know this is a new lifestyle I can live with. I'm so very happy I did this for myself.

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Congrats girlie! I'm afraid "we" must "insist" you offer piccys. :D You know how we feel about piccys, especially the before and "during" or "afters." :D :D :D :452_medal::450_trophy::780_sparkling_heart::259_elephant::460_circus_tent:

Loved hearing about your thoughts/feelings!!!

@Strivingforbetter Congrats to you too! (hint: see above re: piccys) :D

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2 hours ago, Strivingforbetter said:

Man, take two inches off my height, and give or take a month, and I feel like I'm your surgery twin. I'm also a little over half way to goal. I, too, was a doubter this would work for me because I failed so miserably on the lap-band. I'm going at a snail's pace at about a pound and a half a week, but I haven't had a stall yet. Everything you expressed is exactly how I feel. I eat much less than I used to, but I'm not starving and I know this is a new lifestyle I can live with. I'm so very happy I did this for myself.o

9 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Congrats girlie! I'm afraid "we" must "insist" you offer piccys. :D You know how we feel about piccys, especially the before and "during" or "afters." :D :D :D :452_medal::450_trophy::780_sparkling_heart::259_elephant::460_circus_tent:

Loved hearing about your thoughts/feelings!!!

@Strivingforbetter Congrats to you too! (hint: see above re: piccys) :D

I'm so glad to hear others feel the same ! Tell me about you and your stats?

Fluxy I'm sorry but I'm not much of a picture taker I'm also mostly a wheelchair user so don't look much different in pics people have taken as I'm sat down Lol when im upright is most difference but none taken myself !

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@dreamingsmall ((huge hugs))

One word...selfie. :D ;) I SWEAR I'll validate you, especially if you stick up a before too! :D :D :D j/k sweetie, you have to stick to your comfort zone!!!

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2 hours ago, crocodoxie said:

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

That's good to know others are thinking similarly!

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On 11/26/2017 at 9:26 AM, FluffyChix said:

Congrats girlie! I'm afraid "we" must "insist" you offer piccys. :D You know how we feel about piccys, especially the before and "during" or "afters." :D :D :D :452_medal::450_trophy::780_sparkling_heart::259_elephant::460_circus_tent:

Loved hearing about your thoughts/feelings!!!

@Strivingforbetter Congrats to you too! (hint: see above re: piccys) :D

I'm going about this journey incognito, so no pics coming from me. You'll have to admire my ticker graphic instead.

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Congrats.......Do what makes you comfortable. This is your journey!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

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11 hours ago, Strivingforbetter said:

I'm going about this journey incognito, so no pics coming from me. You'll have to admire my ticker graphic instead.

You look very thin and fit in your ticker and like you're about to win the race! :D ;)

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I'm going about this journey incognito, so no pics coming from me. You'll have to admire my ticker graphic instead.

Snap to the ingonito I tried to take a pic of my collar bone coming through but I changed my mind haha

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Congrats.......Do what makes you comfortable. This is your journey!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

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Your so kind !! Did you mean me or a different poster ?

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Your so kind !! Did you mean me or a different poster ?

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I meant you!!!!!

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