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This Has Been an Amazing Journey - Atlanta, GA

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I am excited just to think of how far I've come...

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dj213
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I am excited just to think of how far I've come since my procedure one year ago. When I started this journey, I weighted almost 340 pounds but on May 8, 2015, my life changed. I was diagnosed as being a border line diabetic due to my weight so I made the decision to get the sleeve. I feel amazing!

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Paul E. Macik, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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June 3, 2016

Thanks for sharing your experience! Do you have any photos to share? Our community especially loves seeing photos from before, during, and after — a realistic look at what they can expect. Photos grab the attention of the community and encourage more support for you, too.

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November 10, 2016
Sheila S.

I do have some before and after photos and I will get them posted in a few days. You are going to be amazed at the progress from all the hard work and discipline during this journey. I am so excited.
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November 11, 2016

Thank you! It's great to hear from you!

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June 3, 2016
Congrats!!!
UPDATED FROM dj213
1 year post

Celebrating the Journey

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I am 1year and 3 months post op and down 124 pounds from my highest weight of 337 and feeling amazing. I have gone from wearing a Women's size 28 to a Missy's size 12/14 and even some size 10 depending on the style/cut. I just attended my first "Masquerade Celebrate the Journey" Ball in Atlanta, GA and it was awesome. I had the pleasure of meeting so many people who have had various types of weight loss surgery and they look great. I only have 38 pounds to lose to reach my goal weight. I'm still excited about this journey and motivated to keep pressing forward until I reach my goal. I thank God for blessing me to go through the surgery and have no complications. It is only a matter of time before I will be in maintenance mode.

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November 11, 2016
Congratulations!
Who did your surgery?
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November 24, 2016
Dr. Paul Macik at Northside Bariatric Surgery Center
UPDATED FROM dj213
1 year post

Preparing for final phase before maintenance begins

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dj213
Hello Everyone!
I wanted to update you on my progress thus far. It has been 18 months since I had the gastric sleeve and I am very pleased with the results. I haven't had any complications and now I'm just working to get the last 35 pounds off before I have my body lift. It has been an amazing journey and I know that this last phase will be a challenge but I am prepared to face it head on. I met with my surgeon last week and she was very encouraging and congratulated me on my success with weight loss surgery. She said that I should be excited about taking this final step to complete this process and I am. I encourage anyone who read my posts to enjoy the journey and celebrate every milestone because they help you reach your ultimate goal.

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November 11, 2016

Wow! You look absolutely beautiful! Big congratulations to you! How hard did you find it to adjust to your new lifestyle? Any tips you can share would be gratefully received. Are you going to share your story once you go ahead with your body lift? I think you're going to have an awesome result!