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I feel noticed again. No longer invisible and written off from the get-go. It's not fair that people make snap judgments of the obese, but it happens all the time and at 3 months out its already less of an issue in my life.

All of the above!!!!!

Yep, had mine in May (Australian winter) and I always have cold hand and feet. Drive my darling hubby mad putting them on him trying to warm them up. I have lost 28 kilos (61 pounds) and still have another 20 kilos to go!

Went to the dreaded Maccas the other day and my husband had a Big Mac, which was previously my burger of choice, and I have craved one since surgery. Well I had a bite of his, and all I could think was "yuck it is so sweet" I never thought that would be me, I loved them! Not sorry that this craving has been well and truly CRUSHED!
Also have zero interest in carbonated drinks, and I used to love my Coke Zero!
Loving trying on clothes in clothing stores that I have never ventured into before. Lady asked me today if I had a loyalty card, and I laughed and said no I have never fitted into these sizes! Still have a long way to go but am loving these feelings.
Great feelings, people used to say nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels and it is only not that I really get it!

I had my surgery on May 11th, and caught a plane for the first time yesterday. My seatbelt has a large tail, and the aisles seem much wider and the toilet is now quite roomy. This is the best feeling ever. People ask if I have any regrets because I can only eat such small amounts and it's things like this that make me say HELL NO!

I had a definite OMG moment today. Packed my suitcases it weighs 23kgs, I struggle to lift it. I have now lost more that that have now lost 25kgs. I used to carry that around with me 24/7, OMG!

Went to the dreaded Maccas the other day and my husband had a Big Mac, which was previously my burger of choice, and I have craved one since surgery. Well I had a bite of his, and all I could think was "yuck it is so sweet" I never thought that would be me, I loved them! Not sorry that this craving has been well and truly CRUSHED!
Also have zero interest in carbonated drinks, and I used to love my Coke Zero!
Loving trying on clothes in clothing stores that I have never ventured into before. Lady asked me today if I had a loyalty card, and I laughed and said no I have never fitted into these sizes! Still have a long way to go but am loving these feelings.
Great feelings, people used to say nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels and it is only not that I really get it!

She was sitting at the next table talking to a friend about how great she felt after the surgery. I had been researching for a while and thought this is a great opportunity to get an unbiased opinion. I figured if she didn't want people to know she wouldn't have been talking about it quite as loudly as she was. Maybe she did it for my benefit Either way I am glad she did because it gave me the final reason to go and see the doctor, and it is one of the be decisions I ever made, other than marrying my darling husband, am just loving life now!

I met a lady on a cruise who had it done. Had a long chat with her and she actually helped me to decide. Seeing how good she looked and how positive she was about it all was a great help to me. I actually used the same surgeon as her and couldn't have been happier. Three and a half months out now and exceedingly happy with it all! Good luck, you won't regret it.

I met a lady on a cruise who had it done. Had a long chat with her and she actually helped me to decide. Seeing how good she looked and how positive she was about it all was a great help to me. I actually used the same surgeon as her and couldn't have been happier. Three and a half months out now and exceedingly happy with it all! Good luck, you won't regret it.

I live about an hour north of Sydney. I had to wait 12 months for my private health insurance to cover me, and I found that to be great. Gave me lots of time to make sure that this was the right decision for me. I can honestly say that I have not had one single regret. I had some nausea and gas pain in my shoulders for about a week after the surgery but that was really all. The incisions healed really well and caused me no pain at all. The first two weeks after when you are on just liquids (well I was) I thought would be hard, but they really weren't, what people say is true (again for me) you have no appetite or hunger, it's a really strange feeling for someone who has always been completely food focused, especially bad foods, to not be even the slightest bit interested was odd. Even now 3 and a half months post op, food doesn't have the hold over me that it used to.
I love this new me, and am happy to answer any questions you might have.

I met a lady on a cruise who had it done. Had a long chat with her and she actually helped me to decide. Seeing how good she looked and how positive she was about it all was a great help to me. I actually used the same surgeon as her and couldn't have been happier. Three and a half months out now and exceedingly happy with it all! Good luck, you won't regret it.

I met a lady on a cruise who had it done. Had a long chat with her and she actually helped me to decide. Seeing how good she looked and how positive she was about it all was a great help to me. I actually used the same surgeon as her and couldn't have been happier. Three and a half months out now and exceedingly happy with it all! Good luck, you won't regret it.

Went to the dreaded Maccas the other day and my husband had a Big Mac, which was previously my burger of choice, and I have craved one since surgery. Well I had a bite of his, and all I could think was "yuck it is so sweet" I never thought that would be me, I loved them! Not sorry that this craving has been well and truly CRUSHED!
Also have zero interest in carbonated drinks, and I used to love my Coke Zero!
Loving trying on clothes in clothing stores that I have never ventured into before. Lady asked me today if I had a loyalty card, and I laughed and said no I have never fitted into these sizes! Still have a long way to go but am loving these feelings.
Great feelings, people used to say nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels and it is only not that I really get it!

I live about an hour north of Sydney. I had to wait 12 months for my private health insurance to cover me, and I found that to be great. Gave me lots of time to make sure that this was the right decision for me. I can honestly say that I have not had one single regret. I had some nausea and gas pain in my shoulders for about a week after the surgery but that was really all. The incisions healed really well and caused me no pain at all. The first two weeks after when you are on just liquids (well I was) I thought would be hard, but they really weren't, what people say is true (again for me) you have no appetite or hunger, it's a really strange feeling for someone who has always been completely food focused, especially bad foods, to not be even the slightest bit interested was odd. Even now 3 and a half months post op, food doesn't have the hold over me that it used to.
I love this new me, and am happy to answer any questions you might have.

I couldn't agree more! I have so little interest in eating garbage anymore. I had a bite of my favourite burger a Big Mac the other day, and all I could think was YUCK! The best tool ever.

Went to the dreaded Maccas the other day and my husband had a Big Mac, which was previously my burger of choice, and I have craved one since surgery. Well I had a bite of his, and all I could think was "yuck it is so sweet" I never thought that would be me, I loved them! Not sorry that this craving has been well and truly CRUSHED!
Also have zero interest in carbonated drinks, and I used to love my Coke Zero!
Loving trying on clothes in clothing stores that I have never ventured into before. Lady asked me today if I had a loyalty card, and I laughed and said no I have never fitted into these sizes! Still have a long way to go but am loving these feelings.
Great feelings, people used to say nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels and it is only not that I really get it!

I am just over 2 months out and I dont see willpower being a factor, at least so far. Having a good goal, belief in your surgeon and a huge desire to lose aND keep the weight off makes it different from using willpower for me. A sleeve only allows so much food so it is a great tool not only for portion size, but for eating healthier. There isnt room for much beyond Protein requirements. I feel satisfied after eating and don't feel deprived in this weight loss phase. Maintenance will probably come with some more mental adjustments, but I want a good quality of life for the rest of my life.

I met a lady on a cruise who had it done. Had a long chat with her and she actually helped me to decide. Seeing how good she looked and how positive she was about it all was a great help to me. I actually used the same surgeon as her and couldn't have been happier. Three and a half months out now and exceedingly happy with it all! Good luck, you won't regret it.

Went to the dreaded Maccas the other day and my husband had a Big Mac, which was previously my burger of choice, and I have craved one since surgery. Well I had a bite of his, and all I could think was "yuck it is so sweet" I never thought that would be me, I loved them! Not sorry that this craving has been well and truly CRUSHED!
Also have zero interest in carbonated drinks, and I used to love my Coke Zero!
Loving trying on clothes in clothing stores that I have never ventured into before. Lady asked me today if I had a loyalty card, and I laughed and said no I have never fitted into these sizes! Still have a long way to go but am loving these feelings.
Great feelings, people used to say nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels and it is only not that I really get it!

Went to the dreaded Maccas the other day and my husband had a Big Mac, which was previously my burger of choice, and I have craved one since surgery. Well I had a bite of his, and all I could think was "yuck it is so sweet" I never thought that would be me, I loved them! Not sorry that this craving has been well and truly CRUSHED!
Also have zero interest in carbonated drinks, and I used to love my Coke Zero!
Loving trying on clothes in clothing stores that I have never ventured into before. Lady asked me today if I had a loyalty card, and I laughed and said no I have never fitted into these sizes! Still have a long way to go but am loving these feelings.
Great feelings, people used to say nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels and it is only not that I really get it!

I had my surgery on May 11th, and caught a plane for the first time yesterday. My seatbelt has a large tail, and the aisles seem much wider and the toilet is now quite roomy. This is the best feeling ever. People ask if I have any regrets because I can only eat such small amounts and it's things like this that make me say HELL NO!

I had a definite OMG moment today. Packed my suitcases it weighs 23kgs, I struggle to lift it. I have now lost more that that have now lost 25kgs. I used to carry that around with me 24/7, OMG!

I had a definite OMG moment today. Packed my suitcases it weighs 23kgs, I struggle to lift it. I have now lost more that that have now lost 25kgs. I used to carry that around with me 24/7, OMG!

I had my surgery on May 11th, and caught a plane for the first time yesterday. My seatbelt has a large tail, and the aisles seem much wider and the toilet is now quite roomy. This is the best feeling ever. People ask if I have any regrets because I can only eat such small amounts and it's things like this that make me say HELL NO!