ShrinkingBellyKelly

I am one week post op and am SO GLAD that I had surgery! I had minimal issues, just minor pain for a few days. My drain was removed yesterday and I'd say that was the biggest annoyance. I am losing weight and feel really good. No regrets. I think people are more vocal with the negative because it's bad for them and they want to relate to others. It's just how we work. If you read enough, you'll see there are tons of stories like mine with little to no issues or regrets
Good luck!!

Good luck to you all.
I don't mean to come off condescending or mean to any of you that are struggling, that is not my intentions, but hard love is all I can really give you all.
Recovering from surgery is not easy, it's a whole lot easier with your mind in the right place. Going into such a serious surgery with your mind set on this is what I am doing, I am doing it for these reasons and I CAN DO IT. By sabotaging yourself prior to surgery by saying you can't do it, will make it so much harder afterwards.
That's why they have the pre-approval stage, the pre-op phase so you can get it into your head you can do it. You are worth doing it.
I wish you all the best of luck. The biggest hurdle in winning this race is believing in yourself and telling yourself that you are worth putting the effort into it. I know I'm worth it and that's why I worked so hard.

56 days ago I weighed 260 lbs...
And today I weigh 218! I just thought id give an update because I remember loving them when i was pre-op.
I can't believe I have lost 42 lbs in such a short time, and so easily. I wore 20/22 jeans and now am in a 16. I feel great, can eat mostly anything but sweets. Sweets make me vomit! I'm also having trouble with Protein shakes - they all taste disgusting and sometimes cause nausea, sometimes vomiting. I've found some Protein Bars that taste good so I've been supplementing with those. I eat a lot of chicken, shrimp, eggs, cheese, veggie burgers, etc... I've cheated a handful of times and had crackers or Cookies or potatoes... but try to forgive myself and just move on. I'm sure I'd have lost more at this point if I'd been more strict on my diet.
I haven't done much exercise (okay none) but am getting to the point that I'm about ready to start.
So far this has been easy and painless. I still go out to dinner and cook for my family. I have more energy for life and am looking forward to getting to my goal of 160. I'm 5'8" and was 180 and size 12 all through high school and into my early 20's. I looked great so I'll be very happy at 180. That seems achievable now - only 48 lbs away.
This surgery has already changed my life, given me hope for a happy future. I'd given up and almost accepted that I'd be fat for the rest of my life, obese like my parents. Now I'm excited for my daughter (2 yrs old) to have a mother that is healthy and pretty and will be there for all her activities, sports, school functions, etc... And I will NOT be the fat one hiding in the back!
Thanks to everyone for all the support & encouragement you've given. I'm so thankful for this surgery and this community.
Have a great day, everyone.
-Felicity

June 26th! Crossing my fingers!

Mine is My Gastric Sleeve Life - I usually post a few times a week & do weekly pictures & measurements.

June 26th! Crossing my fingers!