Karen H.

Good for you! The water park was one of my challenges as well. We have lived near one for ten years and my kids have wanted to go forever. I just never felt like I could do it. We spent two days there last August and I had the time of my life. Thank you for your comments regarding the scale. You are right, why do we place so much emphasis on such an unreliable thing? Its silly, really! Wishing you continued success, Karen

Awesome! When the brain finally catches up with what the heart desires (power over food), the feeling is amazing. Here's to your continued success!

Wow, feeling overwhelmed at these responses!

You ladies are so sweet! I am only beginning to tap into the bounty of things God has in store for me. Have a blessed day!

Hi All! Its been too long since I popped into this site and I just wanted to say I am still really thrilled with my surgery. It has changed my life in so many ways. First of all I am down nearly 80lbs since May 10th of this year, I guess about 4 1/2 months. I feel amazing, my energy is through the roof and I am having fun for the first time in a long time. I don't regret this decision for one second and I find something new to be excited about all the time. I recently started back to school, working towards my Registered Nurse, and we bought a house. I also recently went on a religious retreat and accepted God as my Lord and Savior. So, its been a big year for me and I am so looking forward to all the new things that are bound to come my way as I continue on my weight-loss journey. I wish everyone on and connected to this site the very best that God's love has to offer and I pray for continued health and healing as well. Take care! Karen Here are a couple recent pictures. My husband kept telling me "your butt is disappearing!" and I didn't believe him until he took these! Lol

I'm with starshine!! Holy freakin ****! I am so jealous (yes, I said it!) , but so very proud and happy for you. Your loss is nothing short of amazing! Take care! Karen

This story brought a tear to my eye! I, too, am proud of you! What an accomplishment. A few years ago, while preparing for a possible RNY procedure, I saw my new (first visti) PCP and told him of my plans. The first thing he said was "Surgery will never work for you" and the second was "I hope they require a psych eval because you are crazy!" I left crying...and promptly changed doctors. I have never been treated so awfully! Its refreshing to hear of a doctor such as yours be proud of a patient. I bet he recommends this surgery to future patients because of your wonderful example! Take care, Karen

Thanks to everyone for the kind words!!

I think your progress is amazing! I so wish I had measured in the beginning myself! My husband 'jacked' my scale after watching me weigh myself everyday for the first 15 days post-op. I only weigh once a week and like some of the other posters already said, its much less drama!! Here's to your continued success! Karen

Woot! Woot! Congrats, you look beautiful and HEALTHY!!

Hiya! My name is Karen and I was sleeved on May 10th, by Dr. Nick Nicholson here in Dallas, TX. My recovery has been fairly uncomplicated and I have amazing support from my husband and family. I am a nurse and I went back to 12-hour shifts after two weeks. I still am not hungry and I have lost about 35lbs since pre-op. My husband jacked my scale and hid it from me because I was weighing myself everyday and I had a stall for about four days early on. I now weigh once a week (wednesdays) and I concentrate on the NSV's that seem to happen daily. The decision to have this surgery has totally changed my life and I am so thankful that it actually happened! I was a cash pay and there were many times when I doubted that my sleeve would ever happen. For anyone whose on the fence about this..get off on the right side and change your life for the better...forever. I am happier now than I have been in literally years! Here's a pic of me four days into my pre-op diet and one that I took this past Friday! ( I hope these pics load!!) Have a truly blessed day, my friends

Hey Bob! I just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world with your upcoming surgery, you'll do fine! I waited about two years for my surgery as well, and I can honestly tell you it was well worth the wait. Since my surgery on May 10th, I have never been happier. It truly has changed my life and I sincerly hope that it does for you! Take Care, Karen

Way to go...doesn't it feel amazing!! I am thrilled for you. Keep it up! Karen