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It's definitely worth it! When all else has failed, this works! - Everett, WA

UPDATED FROM MsNParker
6 months post

At goal and Cholesterol is 308! What???

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MsNParkerJune 15, 2014
WORTH IT$8,500
Lost 68 pounds and my cholesterol jumped over 100 points! The surgery center insists it's genetic (no history) but I'm quite certain it's all the protein.
Going to try switching from animal-based protein, bye bye eggs and beef. Really frustrating. And scary....

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Dr. Michaelson

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sandy0114
February 24, 2015
can you update on your cholesterol - also now that you are further out, how is your eating and getting food down going? I am only 6 weeks out tomorrow and that seems the toughest part to me? Also have you had the beer yet?? i was wondering if i could ever have one again?
Gabby from Aus
February 24, 2015
Haha Sandy, i had a beer last night! A year and a half down the track and yes, eating is the hardest by far. I rarely attempt a meal per se. Really just a graze that might go on for 2 hrs. I am far too inpatient to sit over a meal for that long so find this works
UPDATED FROM MsNParker
6 months post

Six months today and GOAL!!

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MsNParkerJune 12, 2014
Today is my 6 month post-op anniversary and I down 68 pounds and at my goal weight of 145!

I'm so excited to go in for my follow-up visit today and be done with the weight loss portion of this journey and move on to maintenance.

So freakin' happy!

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sheffieldamanda
February 24, 2015
You look amazing!!
Vene101
June 5, 2015
So happy for you....Please let me know which app you are featuring in this picture.
UPDATED FROM MsNParker
4 months post

4 months - 53 pounds

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MsNParkerApril 20, 2014
Haven't updated in awhile so wanted to check-in. I'm not winning any weight loss races but I'm happy with the results! Went from wearing 16-18 to wearing size 10. I've got about 15 more pounds to lose but am feeling great!

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ckerbee
April 22, 2014
Congrats on all you have accomplished, it must feel Awesome! Please keep updating on your success.
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KeelerK
April 22, 2014
Way to go! I'm happy to hear that you haven't had any bad experiences with the surgery. Keep up that great progress!
NanCG
April 22, 2014
I am also located in western Washington and you make me hopeful...I have a doctors appt. on Monday for the check-up list to be sent in. Wish me luck...I am 5' 1" weighing in at an atrocious 214 lbs. with various obese maladies. I will be turning 50 in June and a newlywed to boot!...it would be a wonderful b-day present to be accepted :)
NanCG
April 22, 2014
Oh, Go Hawks!
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MsNParker
April 23, 2014
I turned 50 last summer and this was the best gift I could give myself. I went to NWWLS in Everett. There are a lot of good places here for weight loss surgery, we are fortunate to not have to travel far. Best of Luck!
NanCG
April 27, 2014
Thank you, who was your surgeon? How many sleeves has he done?
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MsNParker
April 27, 2014
Dr. Michaelson and he's great. I don't know the exact total but LOTS. He's been there for many years and has a very good reputation.
Debbasue63
April 23, 2014
Congrats in the weight loss. You have much to be proud of!
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