cheygirl

I love everything that everyone has said on this topic. My story is similar to most. I'm 39 and have a 5 yr old son and I want to see him grow up. I've been heavy all my life, tried all the diets, etc... Lost and gained it all back plus some... So at my heaviest 292 lbs. I decided that I just couldn't do it on my own and I needed help. I researched the options and decided on the sleeve. I figured my weight had been a problem all my life, so the solution might as well be a life long commitment as well. I started my journey 1/21/12 at 292 lbs and I was sleeved 6/13/12. I am currently at 256 lbs. and happy with my weight loss. I'm only now starting mushy food but so far no vomiting. Hopefully if i listen to my stomach, I will keep it that way.... LOL .... I was very nervous to start with, thinking about what I was doing to myself and if I was taking the easy way out. Now it doesn't matter. I've realized that I've finally at least did something to try to better myself. I don't think anyone has the right to comment or fault me for that. I'm happy that I've decided to make a change for the better and plan on living my life to it's fullest. Good luck to everyone on this journey, you are definitely not alone.....

Wow, your stories are hitting home like you wouldn't believe. I needed to hear that the surgery isn't taking the "easy" road but is taking the road to living.