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Hi Lovingdavid! Yes!!! I too had my sleeve on July 30, 2014! At first, it took some great adjustments (getting use to quantity of foods, etc). Doing really well now. Exercise in gym 2 to 3 times a week. I am a slow loser (weight), but I lost over 70 lbs! I will visit my bariatric team later this month for my one year anniversary! Hope you are doing well!

Hi Mizzpuddinpie, First, CONGRATS making a life changing decision! Most of us who started out on this journey have questioned ourselves. .."what was I thinking? "...but believe me your days normally gets BETTER! The pain is normal to the adjustment of the new you. Give yourself time to heal. Your eating right now should be liquids/liquids/liquids! Contact your medical team if you questions/concerns. I wish you the best!

Welcome pmed069! At the beginning/during and after surgery you are normal to have a "bowl" of mixed emotions! As far as, the timing of how soon you have your surgery depends on your surgeons operations schedule availability. Good luck!

Way to go katiejo8907!! You look great! Keep up the good work!

Prayers are with you! Wish speedy recovery!

Hi Just Mom, Great story! Well said. Cograts on making the best transformation decision of your life!! The best to you on your weight loss journey!

Not that you are doing this, but PLEASE never compare yourself to the person's before or after your surgery. At times, we can get the same mentality of when we go to the gym...When the person next to us is "running" on the treadmill and we are "walking". We can become frustrated because they can move quicker than ourselves. It gets better as the months move on. We all have our unique stories. As the saying goes, "It doesn't matter how you started, but how you finish". You are doing great!!

You look so youthful! Great pic! Keep on going!!

Great share! Congrats!

Hi Newlife@55! (Love the name by the way). Congrats with making the decision to "walk this journey" with your hubby! I too am doing the same. I had my sleeve done on July 31, 2014. I feel great! Much better than before. Don't get me wrong there are STILL some obstacles I have to overcome...but for the most part I feel better! Currently lost 60lbs! My husband will be having his procedure sometime in March. A journey we too will walk together. The best of luck to you both!

Praying..be encouraged! All will be well.

Great job! Keep up the good work!

Great share! Thanks & CONGRATS!

Congratulations!

Question? ...why a YEAR after:the sleeve for the hernia repair? Usually the hernia is repaired during the bariatric surgery (sleeve).

Hello, It is awesome (at this stage) that you lost 20lbs.!! You stated that you will make a f/u appt. with your surgeon. That's great so he/she can see your healing progress. However, you do want to meet with a nutritionist to get great advise, as to what your daily eating habits are...and should be. That appt. (NUT) will give you better understanding, as to what is head hunger and real stomach hunger. Good luck!

@kimlawson06 CONGRATS! The insurance approval is one of the biggest obstacle. As long as you follow the pre-op and post-op instructions, you will do fine.

Your emotions are like many of us who have been sleeved. You WILL come out of surgery like a champ!! Praying for you!

Wonderful story! CONGRATULATIONS to you!

Hi Jason, Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. CONGRATULATIONS!! You are on a great path of a "new" healthy life. Best to you

Our prayers are with you!

Ha! Good creativity with one of my favorite (childhood) songs! Continue your positiveness..this will help you through the healing process. Best to you!

Good for you! Looking fantastic!

You look fabulous!!! Job well done. CONGRATULATIONS!!

You look great! Rightly so, you should feel more confident with shopping and showing off. Good for you. I too have my three month anniversary and have lost 47 pounds!! I feel and look great. I will update pics. sometime next month. Keep taking care of yourself