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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!  Definitely don't follow my example when it comes to exercise - I was pretty consistent about strength training and would do lunges, squats, bicep and tricep curls in my living room with 8 lb weights and then 12 lbs for the first 7 months...I absolutely detest the gym, so I rarely do cardio unless it's walking.  About 5 weeks ago I started taking barre classes, which I love and have been doing those 3-4 times a week.  The class helps to make you long and lean as opposed to traditional strength, which can make some people look bulky.

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks!  I'm blushing!!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!  I've been very lucky...I have stomach and thigh issues, but nothing that can't be hidden...

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks so much!  I love that dress - it was really fun!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!

    
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Topic: RE: OT: Whatcha listening to on your iPod?!?

Blurred Lines is amazing!!!!!

Here is what's on my rotation:

Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Scream & Shout - will.i.am

I Knew you Were Trouble - Taylor Swift

Feel This Moment - Pitbull

Ho Hey - Lumineers

I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons

Troublemaker - Olly Murs

Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men

Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys

My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark - Fall Out Boy

Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke

Mirrors - JT

Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Just Give me a Reason - Pink

Come & Get it - Selena Gomez

I Love it - Icona Pop

Suit & Tie - JT

Cups - Anna Kendrick

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks!!!!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!  Good luck tomorrow!!!  Remember - walk, sip, rest, repeat!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks!  I love dresses so much now...

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks!!!!  Love it!  Whenever you're ready you just let me know...

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

LOL - Thanks so much Elina!!!!  I had some great examples to follow!  I'm looking forward to meeting you in October at the OH Conference!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks Frisco!  I'm planning a San Fran trip close to my 1 year date and hope to meet some of you at a support meeting!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thanks Jenn!!!!  I bought my tickets to the OH Conference yesterday and am looking forward to meeting you as well!!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!!!!  Rent the Runway has been so, so fun because I get to wear something and return it and can try many different styles and designers! 

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!  I have been very lucky on the skin front - I do have some on my thighs and stomach that I may remove with surgery, but I'm not sure about that yet...

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Thank you!  I have some loose skin on my stomach and thighs that I may have fixed with plastic surgery but overall my body has responded surprisingly well...

    
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Topic: RE: 2 month surgiversary!

Great news!  Keep up the good work!!!!

    
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Topic: RE: 9 Month Update with Pictures!!!

Hi Everyone!  I'm a few days late with my 9 month update, but I have a good excuse...I was in Vegas for a Girl's trip and the WLSFA conference.  I started my journey with my highest recorded weight of 290.1 lbs and weighed 280.8 lbs on the day of surgery.  On Monday, May 20th, I weighed in at 159.2 lbs (finally got under the 160 lb mark).  I've lost 130.9 lbs from my highest weight and 121.6 lbs since surgery.  I've gone from a size 22 to a size 8 (sometimes a size 6).  I love dresses now and can't find enough reasons to wear them.  I have 9.2 lbs until I reach goal and then I'll evaluate where I want to go.  If you are on the fence about surgery - DO IT!!!!  It is the best thing I've ever done - it's not easy and it's not magic, but it's worth it!

Now for the pictures - here are monthly comparison pictures and a few pictures from Vegas!  Happy Sleeving!!!!

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

 

    
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Topic: RE: OH Conference in Anaheim 10/4-10/6

Looking forward to seeing you speak...

    
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Topic: RE: OH Conference in Anaheim 10/4-10/6

Music, dancing, fun and an excuse to wear a super cute dress...

    
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Topic: RE: Meeting with surgeon didn't go well

If you are feeling uncomfortable at all - you need to find a new surgeon.  I switched surgeons in the middle of the process for the same reasons you described above and can't tell you how happy I am that I did. 

    
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Topic: RE: Dressing like normal people dress

You could totally wear shorts if you wanted!

    
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Topic: RE: OH Conference in Anaheim 10/4-10/6

I'll be there - I just bought my ticket for the events.  I'm not sure where I'm staying yet, I have a few friends and my grandfather in Anaheim, but if I end up needing a hotel room I'm definitely in for sharing and keeping costs down!

 

    
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