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Hi all, Just checking in. Yesterday was 11 months for me. I weighed in this morning at 121.6! Can you believe that my primary doctor is talking about me getting underweight! I feel like my legs are still pretty thick but it is all extra skin he said. My top half is really little at a size XS and bottoms are a size 0 or 2. I eat approximately 800 calories per day and exercise 2-3 days per week. I don't have up to date photos yet but the ones I am posting are from about 1 1/2 months ago and I am 5 pounds lighter now. I am 52 yo and feeling great.image.thumb.png.15c1cdbc10817af4f4b167ccc7164e40.png

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7 hours ago, Louise is gonna Lose said:

Hi all, Just checking in. Yesterday was 11 months for me. I weighed in this morning at 121.6! Can you believe that my primary doctor is talking about me getting underweight! I feel like my legs are still pretty thick but it is all extra skin he said. My top half is really little at a size XS and bottoms are a size 0 or 2. I eat approximately 800 calories per day and exercise 2-3 days per week. I don't have up to date photos yet but the ones I am posting are from about 1 1/2 months ago and I am 5 pounds lighter now. I am 52 yo and feeling great.image.thumb.png.15c1cdbc10817af4f4b167ccc7164e40.png

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Gerrrrr ! Sweet Petite .lol :) GREAT JOB ! I go in 12/5. Hope to do as well.

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On 11/21/2019 at 8:54 PM, Lolo 2020 said:

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Lolo, you look fabulous!!!! Red is a great color on you, too. Such a pretty figure with nice proportions. Are you in maintenance phase? Have you been enjoying clothes shopping? Congratulations!

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8 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Lolo, you look fabulous!!!! Red is a great color on you, too. Such a pretty figure with nice proportions. Are you in maintenance phase? Have you been enjoying clothes shopping? Congratulations!

Thanks Sophie ! I pretty much am in maintenance , fluctuate between 169-172 and although the charts say 168 is goal, this fees just fine . I am a size medium /8-10 and don’t really have any loose skin . Exercise a few times a week and probably eat 1500 calories a day . Life is good ! How r u doing ?

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1 hour ago, Lolo 2020 said:

Thanks Sophie ! I pretty much am in maintenance , fluctuate between 169-172 and although the charts say 168 is goal, this fees just fine . I am a size medium /8-10 and don’t really have any loose skin . Exercise a few times a week and probably eat 1500 calories a day . Life is good ! How r u doing ?

Well, I tell you what - NYC is definitely hailing there's a new hot girl in town!!! You must be over-the-moon happy and as you noted, life is good! Feeling lighter on my feet everyday no longer carrying all the baggage. This morning, I moved into a new decade of 139 lbs. Yay! I'm still in loosing mode BUT if you'd let me borrow 2 inches, I'd be at goal today! Haha. That would leave you a nice 5' 7" tall and me 5' 2" taller! LOL. I really don't count calories and eat 75% raw like salads, shrimp or lobster bites, cottage cheese, lots of veggies, nuts and fruit. And, baked crackers with high quality thin slice of cheese for a treat with fresh Tomato salsa. Eat very few processed foods. 80 - 100+ oz. Water a day, Decaf hot tea in the evenings. Cold shrimp cocktail appetizer is my go to for dinner's out socially. Not a big fish girl. I'll bring that dish with me to a friend's in Boca for Thanksgiving dinner. I remain very strict, and never wish to return to the carte blanch eating coma. I walk Bobby (the wire fox terrier) three times a day and my profession keeps me very physically active. How's your riding? Do you feel more flexible in the sport now? Do the horses respond to you differently now? I do have ample excess skin front side that really weighs down + off balances posture on new, very petite frame. i.e. The jacket below is a 10 petite, but really should be a 6 or 8 if not for extra abdominal skin. Clothing sizes, of course, vary with each garment style. I interviewed plastic surgeon's and found an excellent one here in Jupiter. If all goes well, Lolo, surgery is slated for late January 2020. Oh boy! It will be an arduous timely recovery given the fleur de lis Tummy Tuck - the breast lift, not so much. However, I knew this phase was to follow, and I desire to look my best going forward and in the gown I designed for our May 2020 - vow renewal and gala on mainline, Philadelphia springtime. So excited! So, I am a women on a mission. Planning holidays here? If in town, let's definitely get together and compare notes + Celebrate our victories! I'd really enjoy that. We are decking the halls this weekend, even the car. Haha. Good to connect AND I am so very happy for you, Lolo. Your beauty, resolve and determination just radiant. CONGRATULATIONS! Life is good. ;]

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On 11/21/2019 at 2:41 AM, Sophie7713 said:

Happy Thanksgiving December 2018 sleever's. Hope everyone is well and happy. I'm feeling grateful with the results this thankful season!

Looking good!

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On 11/22/2019 at 2:05 PM, Louise is gonna Lose said:

Hi all, Just checking in. Yesterday was 11 months for me. I weighed in this morning at 121.6! Can you believe that my primary doctor is talking about me getting underweight! I feel like my legs are still pretty thick but it is all extra skin he said. My top half is really little at a size XS and bottoms are a size 0 or 2. I eat approximately 800 calories per day and exercise 2-3 days per week. I don't have up to date photos yet but the ones I am posting are from about 1 1/2 months ago and I am 5 pounds lighter now

You look amazing!!

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I am officially one year our from surgery. While I'm not at goal like some of the wonderful people posting, I've lost nearly 170lbs since I started this journey. I hope to hit goal by this time 2020. (another 100#)

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Had my revision from lap band to sleeve yesterday going home today. Feeling amazing!!

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One year ago today I had my surgery. Down 108 lbs with a ways to go. I don’t see it in the mirror, but i do in pictures. I’m thankful for this journey and look forward to getting to goal. 77 lbs to go. I’m more than halfway there! 🤓

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On 12/3/2019 at 9:13 AM, VSGDavid said:

I am officially one year our from surgery. While I'm not at goal like some of the wonderful people posting, I've lost nearly 170lbs since I started this journey. I hope to hit goal by this time 2020. (another 100#)

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You look great!

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One year sleeviversary today!!! The family even had me try on my old letter jacket from high school. Crazy!

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One year surgiversay!! What a year! I'm the one in green or black. 20191127_210512.thumb.jpg.3c73532e9fb80b3fb38344a8ef5c160f.jpg

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Everyone is doing great... Congratulations! Five pounds to my final goal. Wow. What a difference a year makes.

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