rodswife

Why is it that when people are excited and say how much weight they lost in a certain amount of time there is always someone that has to burst their balloon by saying, "enjoy it. It doesn't last long." Why do they have to ruin that persons high by pointing out the negative? It irritates me. Just be happy for your fellow sleeves and keep your negtive comments to yourself. Everyone knows that you don't continue to lose mass amounts of weight every week or month so you don't have to rain on their parade.

5 weeks out and very happy with my decision. I feel great and I can still eat the foods I like just not in the quantity I used to. I am not hungry, but I still have taste buds and enjoy the flavors.
My diabetes and high blood pressure are under control without medications.
Loving my new sleeve....named "TinyTum"
You will make the right choice for you and have peace with it!

Well this is really a personal decision, and ultimately it is yours to make. All the stories in the world should not trump your gut instinct. I am 12 days post op, and have no regrets. I was tired of trying to convince myself that I could do it on my own. I just finally decided that it was time for me to have the surgery. I have no regrets, it isn't easy. I don't even eat 1/4 of what I used to, but I do know that it's something tht I've got to do. I also know that eventually I will be able to eat a little more.

my doc said you really can't have too many gas x strips! I'm sure there is a recommendation on the box but my doctor's office made it sound like you could just keep going until the pain stopped.....

Just put on a dress I bought 2 years ago and never wore. It fit, was even a little too big, I dare say...BUT, the NSV is that I put on a pair of pantyhose, without having to lay on the bed or put a nail through them because I was pulling so hard to get them over my thighs!!!! :) :)

Good luck Atkin. Let it out Lolol. I know I do lol

Weight before sleeve: 250LBS
Weight after sleeve: 238lbs
I was just sleeved on Monday
Weight gain: God I hope not. lol

I took a paper thin, tip of my pinky bite of a baked, lean pork chop. Chewed it til complete liquid and don't feel guilty. Lol

Weight before sleeve: 254
Weight after(now): 218
How long post op: 4 weeks
Loss so far: 36 pounds

I completely understand how you feel. I had to give a lot of my cute shoes and boots away over the past 3 years because my fat legs and feet wouldnt fit into them. I am 4 days post op and I gotta tell you, I can see the bones in my feet again. My legs are a different story but it sure is a start. Hang in there, you will be rocking those boots in no time. Good luck on your upcoming surgery,