LadyK44

I donated almost all my old clothing! I have to shop at least that the excuse I use! I love it when the choice is between a small and medium!

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your realistic story from someone who is almost a year out. I haven't reach my goal but I'm still trying and you are inspiring!

I am closer to moving now and even more excited about becoming somewhat anonymous with regards to my weight loss! I still have 35 more pounds to go! However it will not be as extreme to others as losing a total of 129!

I don't believe that the pain meds as prescribed will themselves cause addiction! Pain management helps with the healing process. You're already stressed out by having a 16th month old baby! Being a good mom also means taking care of yourself! Best of luck to you!

I hope you feel better soon! Pain is pretty normal after have a major surgery! Always at least check with your health professional! Walking and sipping helped me a little.

My husband got a prescription right after surgery to help them keep his gallbladder. He only had to take it for a month!

Thank you! A great read!

"When your grandmother tells you, "you're so beautiful now!Am I supposed to take that as a compliment?" It would make me mad and hurt my feelings! Sometimes even older people should just smile!

I did the sleeve because of some of the same reasons mention above! I wanted to lose about 130 pounds. I haven't reached goal yet but I anticipate it being a longer process. I have no regrets. I will reach goal by 1/2016 sleeved 8/2014. I didn't get fat overnight so I didn't expect to be skinny overnight either. Sometimes I struggle with the slow process. However I know this is a lifetime journey and not the fad diet I'm used to. I feel healthy and strong. Best of luck to you.

It really depends on your body! My pain was bad but manageable with medications. I had gas and incision pain! It got better, I would do it again! Pain management is more important for some than others! Work with your team!

Yes I was sleeved August 2014 and my husband was sleeved September 2014! We are doing great and do not have any regrets!

Great job! Congrats!

This for me is an issue too! Not sure why but I've been spending the last two years trying to keep my uterus. I'm hoping the last procedure worked.

Hello just to say welcome and I wish you the best of luck on this journey!

Congrats on it all!

I have always loved clothes! I have given away or destroyed bags items over the last few months! My first goal was size I2! I am now in 10's and it keeps going down! Happy dance low, low low how low can I go? I want to get to a size 6 or 4 by Christmas okay New Years! I just want to be healthy and really a "little lady." Yes, I have always loved clothes! I have to show control and not waste money. "Sale" is my favorite word!

I am in the helping profession also! We can be the worst patients! We tend to intellectualize our personal experiences. Make sure you remind yourself to take care of yourself and you will fly! This is often a great place for support! Welcome to a lifetime journey!

If pain is your real concern working with your doctor is you best option! When I had sleeve surgery I prepared myself by taking a pillow for the ride home and making sure I took medications before I left the hospital! Yes it was painful! But today I'm so much more healthier. And I'm still working on it. It is your body only you can decide!

Congrats you are home! Make sure to take your meds!

I had to learn how to stop eating before the feeling starts. Portion control is the key for me! It is still difficult to see how little is needed for me to eat and be healthy.

Seek professional help and I hope you feel better soon!

Hay it gets better! Follow your doctor's instructions and know that you're headed in the right direction! If I allow take your pain pills!

I had a lot of pain after my sleeve! Gallbladder surgery and it's hard to describe it's a different kind of pain. But in both cases I made sure I had a good pain pills and pain management! Generally I have a high tolerance to pain. But for me, being sleeve was hard! But it is only for a time and it was worth the sacrifice.

Yep, I had caffeine withdrawal preop. It was horrible and I really thought I was dying. Made me realize caffeine is a heck of a drug. My head hurt and I was grumpy. But it was worth it!

I am sleeved they said a year before drinking! Now, what I seen is people wait a few months! The fear is is that your addiction to food will change to alcohol. For some people that is true! At this point in my life I don't a reason to fear alcohol! I take care of myself better than ever! No excuses! My body my choice! Do what is best for you always!