Stimmie

Revised from band to sleeve on 1/21 @ 159 pounds. Current weight 143 pounds. 16 pounds lost, 13 pounds to goal.

I was sleeved with a lower BMI- 25. I weighed 147 the day of surgery-- I lost to 128, I back and steady at 130- BMI 22. Don't be afraid- BMI of 29 is still overweight. This is a lifestyle change NOT a quick or temporary fix for fatness. Embrace it for the opportunity it is and sing the praises for your one of the lucky ones. I self paid as it was an exclusion on my ins. No one will here will feel sorry for the overweight, not obese chic who got approved for a sleeve-- complaining about a granted blessing you asked for is a double edged sword. GREATEST thing ever having a sleeve not a band !!!

This morning after months of trying to get approval, my sister had her surgery. Now we are not only family, we are sleeve sisters. I am so proud of her. As I watch her peacefully sleeping in this hospital room I am reminded of all the pain I went through on my surgery day back in December... sleep now big sister, for the struggle that comes when you wake is only the beginning of your new life and like a butterfly from it's cocoon I know you'll show everyone the vibrance and beauty within you. I love you.