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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 2:46 pm

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 2:42 pm

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

Thanks! I'm blushing!!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 2:42 pm

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 2:41 pm

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

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

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 2:41 pm

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

Thank you!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 2:36 pm

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:26 am

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

Thanks!!!!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:25 am

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

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

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:24 am

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

Thanks! I love dresses so much now...

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:23 am

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

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

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:22 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:13 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:11 am

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

Thanks!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:10 am

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

Thank you!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:10 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:08 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:05 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 10:04 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 9:29 am

Topic: RE: 2 month surgiversary!

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

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/21/13 9:02 am, edited 5/21/13 9:04 am

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!!!!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/20/13 2:17 pm

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

Looking forward to seeing you speak...

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/20/13 11:53 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/20/13 11:50 am

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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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/20/13 11:45 am

Topic: RE: Dressing like normal people dress

You could totally wear shorts if you wanted!

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Wildcat-NYC
on 5/20/13 11:40 am

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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