Optimystic

I was sleeved on May 3rd and have lost 43 pounds as of today (Friday is my weigh in day). 5ft 1/2 inch tall and starting weight was 230. With the exception of the first 2 weeks after surgery when, like many others I struggled with getting in enough fluids, I have done very well adjusting to my "new relationship with food". I would estimate - truthfully that I am about 85% compliant with following the program of eating protien first, no drinking with meals, taking Vitamins, etc... I just turned 51 and am convinced this surgery saved me from an early grave and has put me on the path to the life I have been hoping for. I am a MawMaw to 3 precious grandkids and what can I say...I want to live, to be able to keep up with them running around at the park, to swim with them, ride bikes, walk on the beach at night with flashlights looking for "critters", and someday watch them with their babies. Before this surgery the chances of those things happening were not looking so good. Getting insurance approval and scheduled for surgery was a breeze for me - I almost feel guilty about it when I read some of the stories on this site. I went to an education meeting on February 28th, 2011 and went into surgery on May, 3rd, 2011...but I work at the hospital where I had the surgery and we are self insurared so...I was very lucky and had alot of support from people who were in a position to help make this happen for me so quickly. While I won't pretend this has been easy it has been the solution to my life long struggle to lose weight. Would not change this, would do again, would reccommend to others who are struggleling as we all have. I have to give a shout out to HICKORY GIRLS FITNESS (check them out - Google / Facebook ). Props to them for how amazing and energetic I feel - their intense workouts are AMAZING - LOVE IT!!!!

Congratulations! I'm a "go" for next Tuesday so I'm right behind you. Sending up prayers and positive thoughts for you!

I'm right behind you - my surgery is scheduled for 5/3/11. Unlike you I have had surgery in the past - laproscopic gall bladder removal. My surgeon tells me it will be very much like that so I am not too worried since that surgery was a breeze. My issue is in getting mentally prepared for the changes in lifestyle. But, I welcome the changes - looking at this as a good trade - the food for a longer, healthier, better quality life. A very good trade indeed.