workingonme

Your looking good. Just stay on track and you'll be at your goal in no time.

Keep up the good job.

Aug 8, 2011 and 88 pounds

Looking good. Keep up the good job.

Hello my wonderful Sleeve family!!!!
This is my update at 5 months, 5 days!!! It seems like only yesterday I was complaining about my 6 month pre-op program... and now, I'm over 5 months out!!!
Let me say, I love SLEEVINA!!! She's saved my life.. but I have to admit she SLAYS me sometimes... but keeps me in line!!!
Regrets:... Just 1.. well, maybe 2... first, I wish I would have worked a little hard during my 6 month MSWL program.. especially with exercise... the only other regret is that I wasn't open with a lot of my family and friends from the beginning, thus missing out of their support from the beginning...
Reality:... LOL... well, I'm not the same person I was physically, emotionally or socially... I was prepared for the physical.. well, a little.. but the emotional upheaval that has transpired in my life has been healthy, hard and very necessary.. I believe I am a better person.. more grounded, compassionate and active in trying to help others make decisions that will transform their lives... The social aspect is a trip... mainly because.. I've always been a social butterfly, now... it's crazy the attention and stuff.. needless to say, I'm a little flattered and lot suspicious!!! LOL...
I've resigned myself to wearing dresses for the summer!!! I've not lost my luscious legs (Thank God!!)... I'm not including numbers in this update.. I'm doing weight and measurements for my 6 month post op update...
Rules: I cannot miss my water!! I cannot eat cake (I was, not Sleevina doesn't like sweets anymore YEAH!! Boo!!) LOL..
I just want to encourage those who need it... You can do this... Each day, each minute, dedicate yourself to the process of transformation, the work and yourself!!!
Love and hugs!!
Tina

This is my first post here but I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts so thought it was time to stop lurking!
I am 28 years old and live in Sydney, Australia. I had my surgery seven months ago today and I just can't believe how much my life has changed in that time.
My starting weight was 280 pounds and my goal was 165 pounds (to give me a healthy BMI). My surgeon said he would be happy if I got to 187 pounds. I am so pleased to report that as of today I am 152 pounds and still going down. The last time I weighed this much I was in sixth grade!! I am now fitting comfortably into an Australian size 8 (a US 4). I do however need to stop losing weight now as I'm starting to look a bit too thin and my boobs and hips are becoming a distant memory
But most importantly I feel soooo healthy and happy. Pre op I was getting a migraine every week, now I've only had one in the last seven months. My high blood pressure is gone (admittedly now it is too low), I can fit in an airplane seat comfortably, my feet don't hurt when I walk for more than half an hour and I feel normal for the first time in my life. Now I can look forward to the future and start planning a family with my wonderful husband (who despite eating my share of food has lost 40 pounds himself in this time).
In short, I couldn't be happier with my decision. It is obviously a personal decision for everyone, but for me it has been a dream come true. I was so so scared about having the operation and tried to convince myself I could lose the weight on my own (despite having failed many times at that before), but never thought the results would be this good.
So all in all, I am a very happy girl!
Good luck to everyone on your own sleeve experiences!