BWaltD

I'm working on laundry, and all of a sudden I got this overwhelming sadness. I should be excited that this will soon be the last time I'm looking at some of the tent-like clothes, but I can't explain it. I should be jumping up and down about this new life I'm embarking on, not mourning my old life full of size 18 clothes, kids embarrassed to be seen with me at the pool, aching joints, and my hermit like tendencies.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not having second thoughts about getting sleeved, I'm just wondering of it's normal to have these mixed emotions?

Awesome job...You look great.
Im 20 weeks post-op and down 127 lbs. Ive lost ~46 inches from head to toe and feel great.

Ive got 90-100 lbs to go.
The left picture is back in December of 2013 and the right was from Memorial Day 2014..
2014 is my year.I turn 50 last week and am in better shape now then when I was 38-39...Life is good.

One day this throwing up will be over and you'll be able to enjoy eating. Best of luck!

Based on the scale this morning: (im 5ft6)
Starting:242 pounds
Current: 176.5
Let me see how you guys are doing?!

Reason number 383729 why I'm happy I did this

Yesterday was my one year surgiversary of the sleeve. I was so nervous about it, but it was one of the best decisions I've made. I've lost 131 pounds and counting. My foot pain is gone, I'm active and feel great. I've gone from a size 22 to an 8 and actually enjoy shopping now. I'm able to do any activities my kids ask of me. I couldn't be happier!

So Im looking through my notes on my phone. I find my list of things I cant wait for post-op. Its dated November 2013. I was sleeved 2/3/14. 19 weeks and a couple of days ago. Im down ~78 lbs since surgery and ~125 lbs since December of 2013. Ive been taken off 4 meds and have lost almost 45 inches from head to toe.here is my list of things I couldnt wait for:
1) fit behind the steering wheel...done.... Not only fit but I have moved my seat forward.
2 )not to have the seat belt choke me out. done
3) eat with out wearing the food....done
4) fit into a booth. done... I cried when I slid in beside my wife...so totally awesome
5) climb stairs at work....done my fitbit stats say I did 93 flights last week at work (I work in a large hospital)
6) skinny dip...oh so close the wife has agreed to join me at a naturalist beach...( gotta wait for the weather...it Michigan lol)
7) fit into 98 % of my clothes...done and then some...I have blazed past my 4Xs, 3Xs and some of my 2Xs...Im melting !!!
8) have a lap/cross my legs...done effortlessly I may add on the crossing of the legs
9) skinny dip......see # 6 I was the fat kid who swam in a Tshirt since I was 12....FREEDOM BABY !!!
10) dump my CPAP device...oh so close..I need to read my card to check my AHI.
In December of 2013 I was 426 lbs... Its been an awesome journey so far and im loving life again.

So let me get this straight. You came here to brag that you've lost weight by eating as unhealthy as you can? Congrats on the weight loss but your story is hardly an inspiration to anyone.

I am pre op, I love this site
Not everything pertains to me... But if I can offer a 'good luck!' 'Keep ur head up!'
I know at some point I will need that support. I found people to be so sincere on here. I have my last NUT tomorrow morning and it get submitted to insurance.
Reading what others have gone thru doesn't mean that I am going to go thru it, but just incase i do....I'm
Prepared for it!
I love the support here. But I wish that person the best of luck, and hope they find the support they are looking for!!

Well, what a shame. If she would have stuck around I could have referred her to the "Life's Manual" by: T. H. Doesnotexist.
It's a complete guide to everything in life.....step by step, for everybody, in all situations....from birth to death. Takes out all the mistakes and guesswork.
Plus......I still have some prime swamp land on the market......any takers...????

I am down 107lbs so far and my surgery date was February 22nd 2013. Feeling great!

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I marveled today when I slipped into a size L slim fitting tank top for my lunch time cardio (followed by a strength class tonight). I looked like every other person in that locker room. Wearing athletic clothing, who woulda thought? Working out twice in one day, is this really me?!
Buying clothing styles previously way off limits is fun!

These are such awesome replies! BWaltD, I don't know you but I am so proud of you! You are an absolute inspiration! God bless you and keep up the hard work! And keep us all updated!

So Im looking through my notes on my phone. I find my list of things I cant wait for post-op. Its dated November 2013. I was sleeved 2/3/14. 19 weeks and a couple of days ago. Im down ~78 lbs since surgery and ~125 lbs since December of 2013. Ive been taken off 4 meds and have lost almost 45 inches from head to toe.here is my list of things I couldnt wait for:
1) fit behind the steering wheel...done.... Not only fit but I have moved my seat forward.
2 )not to have the seat belt choke me out. done
3) eat with out wearing the food....done
4) fit into a booth. done... I cried when I slid in beside my wife...so totally awesome
5) climb stairs at work....done my fitbit stats say I did 93 flights last week at work (I work in a large hospital)
6) skinny dip...oh so close the wife has agreed to join me at a naturalist beach...( gotta wait for the weather...it Michigan lol)
7) fit into 98 % of my clothes...done and then some...I have blazed past my 4Xs, 3Xs and some of my 2Xs...Im melting !!!
8) have a lap/cross my legs...done effortlessly I may add on the crossing of the legs
9) skinny dip......see # 6 I was the fat kid who swam in a Tshirt since I was 12....FREEDOM BABY !!!
10) dump my CPAP device...oh so close..I need to read my card to check my AHI.
In December of 2013 I was 426 lbs... Its been an awesome journey so far and im loving life again.

So Im looking through my notes on my phone. I find my list of things I cant wait for post-op. Its dated November 2013. I was sleeved 2/3/14. 19 weeks and a couple of days ago. Im down ~78 lbs since surgery and ~125 lbs since December of 2013. Ive been taken off 4 meds and have lost almost 45 inches from head to toe.here is my list of things I couldnt wait for:
1) fit behind the steering wheel...done.... Not only fit but I have moved my seat forward.
2 )not to have the seat belt choke me out. done
3) eat with out wearing the food....done
4) fit into a booth. done... I cried when I slid in beside my wife...so totally awesome
5) climb stairs at work....done my fitbit stats say I did 93 flights last week at work (I work in a large hospital)
6) skinny dip...oh so close the wife has agreed to join me at a naturalist beach...( gotta wait for the weather...it Michigan lol)
7) fit into 98 % of my clothes...done and then some...I have blazed past my 4Xs, 3Xs and some of my 2Xs...Im melting !!!
8) have a lap/cross my legs...done effortlessly I may add on the crossing of the legs
9) skinny dip......see # 6 I was the fat kid who swam in a Tshirt since I was 12....FREEDOM BABY !!!
10) dump my CPAP device...oh so close..I need to read my card to check my AHI.
In December of 2013 I was 426 lbs... Its been an awesome journey so far and im loving life again.

So Im looking through my notes on my phone. I find my list of things I cant wait for post-op. Its dated November 2013. I was sleeved 2/3/14. 19 weeks and a couple of days ago. Im down ~78 lbs since surgery and ~125 lbs since December of 2013. Ive been taken off 4 meds and have lost almost 45 inches from head to toe.here is my list of things I couldnt wait for:
1) fit behind the steering wheel...done.... Not only fit but I have moved my seat forward.
2 )not to have the seat belt choke me out. done
3) eat with out wearing the food....done
4) fit into a booth. done... I cried when I slid in beside my wife...so totally awesome
5) climb stairs at work....done my fitbit stats say I did 93 flights last week at work (I work in a large hospital)
6) skinny dip...oh so close the wife has agreed to join me at a naturalist beach...( gotta wait for the weather...it Michigan lol)
7) fit into 98 % of my clothes...done and then some...I have blazed past my 4Xs, 3Xs and some of my 2Xs...Im melting !!!
8) have a lap/cross my legs...done effortlessly I may add on the crossing of the legs
9) skinny dip......see # 6 I was the fat kid who swam in a Tshirt since I was 12....FREEDOM BABY !!!
10) dump my CPAP device...oh so close..I need to read my card to check my AHI.
In December of 2013 I was 426 lbs... Its been an awesome journey so far and im loving life again.

Damn!!! Beautiful

I am 7 months post op. I started this journey at 397 and lost 35 before surgery which ended me at 362. I have lost 81 pounds since surgery and all together 115 pounds. Still have more to go. So far this journey has been a roller coaster but its been worth it!

Buy pretty summer sundresses!
Go to my husband's gigs and dance! (No more staying home with a "headache"!)
Ride my horse! Often!
Join in a mud run!
Get on my hands and knees and dig in my flower beds!
Go tubing!
Actually go to my school reunions!
I am getting more excited every day. This site is so great, so positive. I love it.

I love this post. Here are some little things I want to do:
Ride my bike to work without having to walk up the (pretty small) hills.
Get on the floor to play with my grandchildren without pains in my back, knees and hips.
Go shopping in the regular size section of a fashionable store, find something cute and then buy it because it fits.
Go to Disneyland and be able to ride on the rides without embarrassment.
Wear a bathing suit in public.

I hate my phone autumn correct

UGH - my hair is falling out as well. My scalp got sunburnt this weekend! I haven't taken a lot of pictures since my surgery, but my sister snapped a picture of my niece and I the other day and posted on Facebook. My mom saw the picture and commented that she didn't think it was the most flattering since my hair wasn't done like it normally is. I explained that my hair was done, but it's normal anymore. I have lost so much that it's very thin and flat compared to what it used to be.
I am down 48 pounds since the day of surgery, and 63 pounds since my surgical consult. I'm feeling very discouraged lately. I think that I'm just dealing with some body image issues. I am having a hard time with my excess skin, and the fact that I'm loosing in my boobs, butt and gut but I don't notice it other places. I keep getting astonished looks and comments from people I haven't seen in a while, so I guess it's noticable. I just need to get my brain to catch up with my body.

I am really proud of all of you guys. You look absolutely AMAZING and y'all's transformations are incredible!!! I love seeing the pics of you all and it inspires me so much!

So, total NSV! I climbed a huge dune at sleeping Bear national dunes a few hours north of me in Michigan. Would have NEVER attempted it 4 months and +76 lbs ago. I was so proud of myself I had to call my dad as soon as I got to the top!
You can barely see, but that's me at the top! Wooo!

Thanks SuperFab. As a nurse I tend to talk my way out of diagnoses and think, "That's not me! I'm not part of the majority!" Lol! I know that's nonsense in this case because my symptoms were straight out of a med/surg assessment book! I've not had any pain since late last night. I have an appt with my surgeon on the 17th, but I may see her at work before then.