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Hi! I am 34, 5'4 and on May 2, 2014 I had the sleeve done. My BMI was 32. I weighed 194 pounds. Having the sleeve has been a drastic change for me so I suggest you think really really carefully think about getting it done. I went to the doctor today and I am currently weighing 181. It's not a big drop but the doctor said it would take time because I was not much heavier. He thinks I can drop to 140 in 6-8 months but I do need to exercise to see it happen.
Whatever you decide, Good luck!!!

8 months out. 154 lbs and finally fit into that little black dress!! So happy I made this life change even though it was difficult, I've never felt better or been healthier in my life!!

I agree salvation army is also great. I have donated over 20 bags of clothes there myself.
I know the feeling of being a new me, I use to be a tight 18 now I am a 6-8 in clothes. I have absolutely never in my life been this small, except on my way up of course. I have no clothes that fit, I have to buy all new. This is alot of fun but expensive. I think it takes time to get used to our new selves, just give it time.

Anyone out there have buyers remorse? I am second guessing myself, my decision and I am driving myself crazy. I feel lucky as I am 5 days post opt and have no pain am drinking enough to stay hydrated. I keep questioning if I am always going to feel dehydrated for the rest of my life ? Am I ever going to eat again? What have I done to myself? Did I take the easy way out? Did I try hard enough?

Never get on here but just checking in reading posts. Everyone has the same concerns, issues but eventually everything turns out fine. I have put on about 15 pounds that I am trying to take off from the 75 I originally lost but not too bad after 7 years. I have the tool to do it I just need to make my mind up! Unfortunately there is nothing that I cannot eat but I will get there. Have never exercised, I know, isn't that terrible! I swear I am going to start though! Just want everyone to know that seven years out it is still all good! No regrets!

In time your regrets will fade. I had internal bleeding and a second surgery 5 days post op and told my surgeon I had major regrets about being sleeved. His response was that he was going to ask me the same question in 3 months .
He was right ... I'm so thankful I was sleeved.

Totally understand. I am 6 weeks out and I have felt that way since surgery. MAJOR regrets!!! Had so many complications. Now that feeling is starting to go away because i am getting on track and feel a little better. I have lost almost 60 pounds and my clothes are way toooooo big, down 12 sizes. I am now seeing a change but still have a hard time with seeing the fat me and not the smaller me. Just hang in there, once you start feeling better and get further along I think you will see things differently.

Anyone out there have buyers remorse? I am second guessing myself, my decision and I am driving myself crazy. I feel lucky as I am 5 days post opt and have no pain am drinking enough to stay hydrated. I keep questioning if I am always going to feel dehydrated for the rest of my life ? Am I ever going to eat again? What have I done to myself? Did I take the easy way out? Did I try hard enough?

Totally normal! At a month out, you'll be telling people this was the best thing you've ever done! Its scary at first, but wonderful as the months go on.