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    Awesome job on your WL!!! I noticed our surgery date is the same. Coming up on one year already!!! I can't believe how fast time is going. Congratulations!!!!
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    Congrats on your success.
    Best of wishes and luck my friend.
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    You look really cute in that dress and those boots. Congratulations on your weight loss. =)
  4. Thank you. Althougsh I'm pretty sure my fear is mainly a result of the early life I've lead, it's nice to be reminded that I Can.
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    Part of the reason we're so afraid of failing is because that is what we have always done when it comes to weight loss. Toss the fear and have confidence in your new tools - a hugely reduced appetite AND mini capacity! Focus on the hear and now - staying calm and focused on doing whatever you need to do to eat healthy. Good luck with your journey Shalnon.
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About Shalon
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Biography:
I have PTSD, Congenital Scoliosis, and I sing. I've moved around the US quite a bit and I love to laugh. Anything else? Just ask.
Location:
West Fargo, ND
Interests:
Watching movies, singing, church
Occupation:
psych student at New England College
Name:
Shalon
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr. Luis Garcia
Surgery date:
2013-10-02

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All the energies!!!!

by Shalon on 08-27-2014 at 12:43 AM
Just rode my bike almost 10 miles today. Before the sleeve I hadn't been able to ride a bike for over 10 years. It hurt my spine and I couldn't balance right. Lost 100 pounds since sleeve, stalled out lately but I have so much energy I just can't stop getting up and GOING!

I'm just so happy. I didn't get this sleeve for looks, so I'm pretty happy even if I never lose another pound, let alone the other 100 my doc recommends. I feel like I look good, and I feel amazing. I have

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Energy, Energy, Energy!

by Shalon on 08-11-2014 at 04:26 PM
So I'll start by saying I'm still stalled. My weight has actually gone up a pound since January. But that's pretty much the only depressing thing that's going on in my life lately.
I have energy! Like for days. I am now a size 20 in Lane Bryant pants and 22 in Gwynnie Bee land. Down from a size 30. I can fit a 1X shirt, but 2x is more comfortable. I have boots that fit my calves, and my belt that I could barely close before is now 12 notches in (it has a notch every 1/2 inch)

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Depressingness

by Shalon on 05-22-2014 at 02:32 PM
Been stalled at 283 for Nearly 4 months now. And yes, there have been new NSV's since then, like I found a pair of boots that fits my calves! But Still, stalled. No change in eating btw. Beginning to think my natural inclination that this thing wouldn't work was correct. Yes I lost almost 100 lbs but now....
AND I just got my spine assessed finally and found out that it's way worse than I thought. Degenerating disks, twisted and bent spine, and deformities in 11 discs. Nothing they

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I knew this would happen, but still....

by Shalon on 01-07-2014 at 12:57 PM
I have a history of PTSD and depression so having some of that come back at me is no real surprise. In fact, my team was set up with support for that in mind. But it hasn't hit me before now. Not really. I think it's my jeans that caused the problem. I don't have any that fit right anymore. Last month I bought a belt that barely closed. It was the biggest black belt, with enough holes to provide some longevity, I could buy at Walmart. Now I finally have to use it with my jeans.

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Estrogen Pockets

by Shalon on 12-23-2013 at 02:48 PM
Since my surgery I've had an increase in number and severity of migraines. I've had them all my life but recently I've had to go back to taking meds to manage them. I've even been to the ER twice now because the dizziness has gotten so bad that I fell down the stairs once and threw up at work the second time.

My neurologist says this is because of stored pockets of Estrogen in my fat releasing. Which is not only a gross explanation but irritating to boot. I was prepared for

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Picture BEFORE 379.00 lbs. - before
Picture AFTER after - 270.00 lbs.

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Surgery date: 10/02/2013

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