Ms skinniness

OMG! Your family are so afraid of change. This is for you and you absolutely deserve this. Just do it and don't discuss it with them anymore. You can come here to this site for support. They will see your transformation and notice how much more happier you are with yourself and learn from it as well. Don't let them sabotage you! You are so lucky that you have been approved, and many others are hoping to be approved as well. You are so worth this. My daughter wasn't for this with me, so I didn't talk to her about it either. But I did take her to my surgeon's appointment and the Doc told her this is the hardest think I could ever do! They all love how happy I am now and they even get to eat all my left over food from eating out too. They love it! They will change. If you feed a connection with anyone on here, feel free to PM them.

Well, we are all scared when getting this surgery. Like any other surgery, there is a risk of death as well. But it is very rare. The sleeve has very low risk factors attributed to it. You are talking about going under with anesthia and not waking up. My rationale for this is that i'd rather die in my sleep than suffer from the horrible diseases that are/were contributed to my obesity. Trust in God, or what ever belief you have and you will prosper. I was horribly scared but had the surgery anyways. It was very simple, I went to sleep and woke up and it was over. Presto, just like that. Then my journey began and if I was to make the decision over again, I would definately do it over. Try to put your anxiety at rest. The surgeons and your PCP will look at all aspects of your health, including your heart and look at the risk, and be up front with you. If the surgery is too risky, they won't do the surgery, they don't want anyone to die on them. Relax, maybe get some therapy to help with your anxiety and you will do fine.

I strongly recommend marital counseling. Dad needs to have a relationship with child. U need his help, it sucks having to be a super mom and wife.

Wow, your friend can eat more than I do now. U are doing fine. We all go at our own pace and we end up skinny too! No worries so focus on ur accomplishments and marvel at all the NSV'S coming ur way!

Yayyyyy! I love these NSV's!

I told everyone. My best friend did not like it and two others told me I wasn't "that big." who were they trying to kid? This surgery is all about me and I share my truth with everyone. Management are just people and after all is done, it is forgotten. Snotty ppl can go straight to hell and hug the devil as far as I'm concerned. Congrats to all is VSG's! We rule !

Great job!

I love this question !

OMG! U look awestruck! Congrats!

OMG! U look so awesome'. U are a HERO to all of us!

Congrats! Keep it up.

Your loving smaller! Your eyes are able to open more due to less fatty tissue! U look amazing!

My experience is like fox ins. I am pretty close to goal (5 lbs) and eat more than 4 months ago. I look at the times I don't lose as plateaus also. If I eat healthy and appropriate portion sizes, I will do fabulously. If I eat crap, I will gain weight back. It is sole logic.

This is also seething I have experienced also. Ppl are telling me i getting tiny yet I haven't lost weight according to my scale. I'm learning to just go with the flow.

I had a piece of fried chicken and it tasted really good and went down fine. I have no urges for it again though. I really stay away from fried foods now and french fries just taste greasy to me. Potatoes turn to surgar anyways. Besides, I knew that I had to give up fried foods when I made a choice to have my surgery and I am totally embracing my decision. Feels so good to follow through.

Kimmy: I know that your Dad is smiling down on you right now and will always be in your heart!

It is so great not to be tied to food! Congrats and keep enjoying your Mondays all the other days to come! There are many great surprises coming your way!

I wouldn't drink the carbonated diet drinks from here on out. It's time to cut the cafeine so you have one less things to deal with. I have been a diet soda addict for years and stopped drinking them pre-opt (2 months in) due to the diet soda contributing to my hunger. No regrets, won't even take a sip now either! Did have to turn down a root beer float I was craving because of the carbonation and so happy I did.

Almost time to get a sound sleep and start your new journey! Sending healing energy your way.

My fear didn't hit until I was at the hospital, signed in and had time to think. I wanted to run so bad, but didn't. This is the best choice I could of made. I will be thinking positive healing thoughts and sending healing energy your way!!

When was the time you lost 20 lbs before surgery? It will happen and BTW, you really can't throw the towel in because the procedure is not reversible. So sit back, put the scale in the trash (LOL) and enjoy the ride. Focus on creating healthier eating habits with exercise. This is a life change. Measure your body and watch the inches disappear. You are doing great!

CW: 148.9 lbs GW: 145 lbs I am so struggling with getting the last 3.9 lbs but I will do it. I have a month to go so now is the time to focus. No more excuses, I must exercise and eat healthy. Let's Rock these Sleeves everyone!

Coops: Thank you so much. I pretty much am at goal I guess, I just have a lot of excess skin folds around the belly and sides that makes me think I have more weight to lose. I really want to lose just a couple more pounds where my bounce doesn't go above 145lbs. By right now, I weighted 148.9 lbs today. I really can't picture any fat rolls on your back side either. Maybe that's the same as my front rolls. Yep that would bug! You will get there my friend. Today I am focusing on just being me. Funeral stuff is over, and family is behind me (meaning in-laws). It is kind of sad though.

GT: you are doing great considering all the sh** you've been going through. Moving out of your house is an emotional ordeal and you have done great with your diet! you are a go getter and what's coming around the corner for you will be bigger and better!