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My best NSV yet!

Yesterday, I saw my doctor for my 6 month checkup. He was amazed by how much weight I've lost. Since my last visit 6 weeks ago, I've lost about 18 lbs, including a 2 1/2-3 week long plateau. He said that the goal he set was for me to lose 105-150 lbs and he definitely thinks I can get to the higher end of that and even beyond (which is good because my goal is to lose 190 lbs).

Then, the best part. He asked me if I would come speak at one of his seminars! I was so excited! He also said he wanted my before and after pictures to put on his website. There just happened to be a seminar last night so I went to it and spoke after he gave his presentation. People asked a ton of questions. I was there for over an hour after he left answering questions. I took pictures from before and passed them around so people could see that I was for real, I'd really lost this much weight, etc. I wish a patient had been at my seminar because like he said, we can give a much different perspective than he can since he doesn't have a band. I was so happy to be asked to speak. My doctor told me that I am a success already. :smile2:

Today is my 6 month bandiversary. Pictures coming later. I had set a goal of -100 lbs by now, but I came up just short. I did meet my revised goal of halfway to goal and I reached that this morning. I am -95 lbs as of today!

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That really is a fantastic NSV! I'm so happy for you. Got a bit teary eyed over it. And don't worry about missing your 6 month goal (I missed mine by 4 pounds too), you're way ahead of where anyone expected you to be. Yay!!!

OMG Jaime...that's AWESOME!!:tt2: Being ask to speak at one of your doc's seminars is seriously the best compliment EVER!! You are doing awesome...you should feel so proud!!! Congrat...:thumbup:

Wow! You are an inspiration. 95 lbs in 6 months is :thumbup:PHENOMENAL!!!!

What a fabulous NSV! And kudos to your physician for recognizing that a person who has 'been that, done that' is a great asset in a seminar...I'm sure everyone was pleased with your participation.

Congratulations!

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