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I've been very inspired by reading posts on this site. I may not ever write again but i am grateful that so many are so willing to share and be open. I may just continue to be a viewer and learn from you all after this entry. Who knows? Perhaps after sharing this one time it'll become easier to share in the future.
I was sleeved on my birthday, March 20th. I chose the date. I had choices but I felt like it was the best gift i could ever give myself and it would be a second birthday, a re-birth, if you will. I started my weight loss in October 2016 when I ate huge bags of Halloween candy by myself and reached 275lbs.
I weighed 244 or 246 the morning of my surgery. Once I was cleared for soft foods I stalled for 3 1/2 weeks with zero weight loss. As of Today, I weigh 207 lbs. It hasn't been clear sailing but I believe it has been much easier than many.
I had severe nausea the first week that caused concern for doc office but it righted itself just in time for the pain from drinking and eating to become an issue. After a week that also righted itself. I cried 2x that first two weeks. Never felt regret but just felt overwhelmed I guess.
I'm continuing to have pain when I eat/drink but it is a different type of pain. The early pain was like i was having waves of spasms in my stomach and chest. My pain today feels like extreme pressure, hard to breathe, sweat a little from the pain and get blotchy all in addition to the pain...almost like heart attack symptoms. I've also been having awful heartburn. I'm almost 6-12 hours a day with it. OT Medicines I tried worked only for a short time. Now on prescription for it. Finding some relief. I'm going to be seeing a gastroenterologist. They suspect I'm experiencing constriction they will need to expand. Fingers crossed it's as easy to fix as it sounds.
I was a person who was very inactive. I'm working on it. Started with trying to get between 2000-3000 steps a day in the beginning pre-op and just after op with doctor ok. Then my daily step goal was 5000. This last month I've been able to move to 7000 steps a day every day. I've made my decision now it's time to work towards 10,000 steps as my daily. That will require a very big lifestyle change, for the better. I'm also hoping to begin some dvd workouts. Had to wait on the workouts due to bad tendonitis in both legs and ankles. The inflammation seems to have significantly reduced, yay! I'm guessing the weight loss and slow increase of activity helped along with all of the therapy, medicines, creams and boots.
I'm enjoying the feeling of being lighter on my feet. I enjoyed flying last week without the worry of whether or not the seatbelt will fit. I enjoyed feeling like I can walk between people without the fear of not fitting between them or their chairs. I enjoy being able to cross my legs again. I enjoy hearing my husband and 18 and 15 year old children saying they are proud of me (I have happy tears welling up in my eyes writing this one!).
I will enjoy when the doctor tells me I no longer have type 2 diabetes. I will enjoy being able to hike again. I will enjoy trying and doings things i haven't or wouldn't because of my weight. I will enjoy not hiding behind people and things when a photo is being taken.
"I am going to enjoy me!"
Thank you again to everyone for your bravery to share!
Sent from my LGLS992 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been very inspired by reading posts on this site. I may not ever write again but i am grateful that so many are so willing to share and be open. I may just continue to be a viewer and learn from you all after this entry. Who knows? Perhaps after sharing this one time it'll become easier to share in the future.
I was sleeved on my birthday, March 20th. I chose the date. I had choices but I felt like it was the best gift i could ever give myself and it would be a second birthday, a re-birth, if you will. I started my weight loss in October 2016 when I ate huge bags of Halloween candy by myself and reached 275lbs.
I weighed 244 or 246 the morning of my surgery. Once I was cleared for soft foods I stalled for 3 1/2 weeks with zero weight loss. As of Today, I weigh 207 lbs. It hasn't been clear sailing but I believe it has been much easier than many.
I had severe nausea the first week that caused concern for doc office but it righted itself just in time for the pain from drinking and eating to become an issue. After a week that also righted itself. I cried 2x that first two weeks. Never felt regret but just felt overwhelmed I guess.
I'm continuing to have pain when I eat/drink but it is a different type of pain. The early pain was like i was having waves of spasms in my stomach and chest. My pain today feels like extreme pressure, hard to breathe, sweat a little from the pain and get blotchy all in addition to the pain...almost like heart attack symptoms. I've also been having awful heartburn. I'm almost 6-12 hours a day with it. OT Medicines I tried worked only for a short time. Now on prescription for it. Finding some relief. I'm going to be seeing a gastroenterologist. They suspect I'm experiencing constriction they will need to expand. Fingers crossed it's as easy to fix as it sounds.
I was a person who was very inactive. I'm working on it. Started with trying to get between 2000-3000 steps a day in the beginning pre-op and just after op with doctor ok. Then my daily step goal was 5000. This last month I've been able to move to 7000 steps a day every day. I've made my decision now it's time to work towards 10,000 steps as my daily. That will require a very big lifestyle change, for the better. I'm also hoping to begin some dvd workouts. Had to wait on the workouts due to bad tendonitis in both legs and ankles. The inflammation seems to have significantly reduced, yay! I'm guessing the weight loss and slow increase of activity helped along with all of the therapy, medicines, creams and boots.
I'm enjoying the feeling of being lighter on my feet. I enjoyed flying last week without the worry of whether or not the seatbelt will fit. I enjoyed feeling like I can walk between people without the fear of not fitting between them or their chairs. I enjoy being able to cross my legs again. I enjoy hearing my husband and 18 and 15 year old children saying they are proud of me (I have happy tears welling up in my eyes writing this one!).
I will enjoy when the doctor tells me I no longer have type 2 diabetes. I will enjoy being able to hike again. I will enjoy trying and doings things i haven't or wouldn't because of my weight. I will enjoy not hiding behind people and things when a photo is being taken.
"I am going to enjoy me!"
Thank you again to everyone for your bravery to share!
Sent from my LGLS992 using BariatricPal mobile app

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Sent from my LGLS992 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been very inspired by reading posts on this site. I may not ever write again but i am grateful that so many are so willing to share and be open. I may just continue to be a viewer and learn from you all after this entry. Who knows? Perhaps after sharing this one time it'll become easier to share in the future.
I was sleeved on my birthday, March 20th. I chose the date. I had choices but I felt like it was the best gift i could ever give myself and it would be a second birthday, a re-birth, if you will. I started my weight loss in October 2016 when I ate huge bags of Halloween candy by myself and reached 275lbs.
I weighed 244 or 246 the morning of my surgery. Once I was cleared for soft foods I stalled for 3 1/2 weeks with zero weight loss. As of Today, I weigh 207 lbs. It hasn't been clear sailing but I believe it has been much easier than many.
I had severe nausea the first week that caused concern for doc office but it righted itself just in time for the pain from drinking and eating to become an issue. After a week that also righted itself. I cried 2x that first two weeks. Never felt regret but just felt overwhelmed I guess.
I'm continuing to have pain when I eat/drink but it is a different type of pain. The early pain was like i was having waves of spasms in my stomach and chest. My pain today feels like extreme pressure, hard to breathe, sweat a little from the pain and get blotchy all in addition to the pain...almost like heart attack symptoms. I've also been having awful heartburn. I'm almost 6-12 hours a day with it. OT Medicines I tried worked only for a short time. Now on prescription for it. Finding some relief. I'm going to be seeing a gastroenterologist. They suspect I'm experiencing constriction they will need to expand. Fingers crossed it's as easy to fix as it sounds.
I was a person who was very inactive. I'm working on it. Started with trying to get between 2000-3000 steps a day in the beginning pre-op and just after op with doctor ok. Then my daily step goal was 5000. This last month I've been able to move to 7000 steps a day every day. I've made my decision now it's time to work towards 10,000 steps as my daily. That will require a very big lifestyle change, for the better. I'm also hoping to begin some dvd workouts. Had to wait on the workouts due to bad tendonitis in both legs and ankles. The inflammation seems to have significantly reduced, yay! I'm guessing the weight loss and slow increase of activity helped along with all of the therapy, medicines, creams and boots.
I'm enjoying the feeling of being lighter on my feet. I enjoyed flying last week without the worry of whether or not the seatbelt will fit. I enjoyed feeling like I can walk between people without the fear of not fitting between them or their chairs. I enjoy being able to cross my legs again. I enjoy hearing my husband and 18 and 15 year old children saying they are proud of me (I have happy tears welling up in my eyes writing this one!).
I will enjoy when the doctor tells me I no longer have type 2 diabetes. I will enjoy being able to hike again. I will enjoy trying and doings things i haven't or wouldn't because of my weight. I will enjoy not hiding behind people and things when a photo is being taken.
"I am going to enjoy me!"
Thank you again to everyone for your bravery to share!
Sent from my LGLS992 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been very inspired by reading posts on this site. I may not ever write again but i am grateful that so many are so willing to share and be open. I may just continue to be a viewer and learn from you all after this entry. Who knows? Perhaps after sharing this one time it'll become easier to share in the future.
I was sleeved on my birthday, March 20th. I chose the date. I had choices but I felt like it was the best gift i could ever give myself and it would be a second birthday, a re-birth, if you will. I started my weight loss in October 2016 when I ate huge bags of Halloween candy by myself and reached 275lbs.
I weighed 244 or 246 the morning of my surgery. Once I was cleared for soft foods I stalled for 3 1/2 weeks with zero weight loss. As of Today, I weigh 207 lbs. It hasn't been clear sailing but I believe it has been much easier than many.
I had severe nausea the first week that caused concern for doc office but it righted itself just in time for the pain from drinking and eating to become an issue. After a week that also righted itself. I cried 2x that first two weeks. Never felt regret but just felt overwhelmed I guess.
I'm continuing to have pain when I eat/drink but it is a different type of pain. The early pain was like i was having waves of spasms in my stomach and chest. My pain today feels like extreme pressure, hard to breathe, sweat a little from the pain and get blotchy all in addition to the pain...almost like heart attack symptoms. I've also been having awful heartburn. I'm almost 6-12 hours a day with it. OT Medicines I tried worked only for a short time. Now on prescription for it. Finding some relief. I'm going to be seeing a gastroenterologist. They suspect I'm experiencing constriction they will need to expand. Fingers crossed it's as easy to fix as it sounds.
I was a person who was very inactive. I'm working on it. Started with trying to get between 2000-3000 steps a day in the beginning pre-op and just after op with doctor ok. Then my daily step goal was 5000. This last month I've been able to move to 7000 steps a day every day. I've made my decision now it's time to work towards 10,000 steps as my daily. That will require a very big lifestyle change, for the better. I'm also hoping to begin some dvd workouts. Had to wait on the workouts due to bad tendonitis in both legs and ankles. The inflammation seems to have significantly reduced, yay! I'm guessing the weight loss and slow increase of activity helped along with all of the therapy, medicines, creams and boots.
I'm enjoying the feeling of being lighter on my feet. I enjoyed flying last week without the worry of whether or not the seatbelt will fit. I enjoyed feeling like I can walk between people without the fear of not fitting between them or their chairs. I enjoy being able to cross my legs again. I enjoy hearing my husband and 18 and 15 year old children saying they are proud of me (I have happy tears welling up in my eyes writing this one!).
I will enjoy when the doctor tells me I no longer have type 2 diabetes. I will enjoy being able to hike again. I will enjoy trying and doings things i haven't or wouldn't because of my weight. I will enjoy not hiding behind people and things when a photo is being taken.
"I am going to enjoy me!"
Thank you again to everyone for your bravery to share!
Sent from my LGLS992 using BariatricPal mobile app