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I can say... making positive changes in your life will most definitely open your eyes to situations where you have allowed people and things to diminish your value as a person.. I've moved on from people who I have considered friends for years because I am unwilling to enable and deal with manipulative, passive-aggressive people.. Making a decision as huge as this prompted me to revisit a lot of things in my life and actually see if I was coasting due to comfort or truly living!!! I choose to LIVE!!!

So, I'm in the midst of a possible career change.. All brought on by the confidence I gained by deciding to get sleeved... I love that I'm losing weight... but more than that, I think that believing that I deserve a great life, free of physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by obesity has totally transformed my life in every area... What about you??

Wow!!! I applaud your strength and courage!! Amazing and you will do great!!!

80% health (back issues) 20% emotional

Congrats!!! I wish I could fall in love with the gym!!!!

That's awesome!!! Do you attend the support group meetings??

Pretty much!! I can't stand Sambuca!!! Good for when you have a cold or something!! Bailey's and Butterscotch.... keep the cherry...

Congrats!! I know the feeling.. My only issue is that I've been the same size for 8-10 years.. so I don't have "small clothes"... I hate wearing the same things every week or two weeks.. Previously, I would recycle my wardrobe maybe once a month... Now... It's belts, dresses and skirts w/ cheap tops and cute jewelry... I'm losing pounds slowly, but I'm losing inches quite rapidly! I'm glad I'm losing something!! LOL

LOL... well, one AM, I jumped on the scale before it zeroed properly and I saw a 15 pound lose.. Then, I was like.. RIGHT... but I was down a few... It's okay.. Inches are flying off... I'm 325 pounds and wearing a some 22s!! You're doing great and the pounds will be melting away before you know it!!!

And, you can pay for your classes w/ the money you saved since being sleeved!! I'm sure your food bill decreased! Unless he started eating more!! LOL.. I'm not married.. so I don't reallyl know what you are dealing w/ on that front.. but the sense of being unfulfilled and kind of coasting through life.. I'm w/ you sister!!! I've adopted this "New thing a month" exercise... I do something new each month... This month I just hosted my first karaoke show!!! I couldn't believe the rush of excitement.. I'm smiling now as I remember the feeling!!... I've gone to places I never would have considered before.. and I've had a blast.. I've stayed HOME and slept/rested... just because I'm usually taking care of everybody else and neglecting myself... I hope to take a salsa class next month.. heck, I can't dance... but so what!!! Enjoy your journey and your life to the fullest, we only get one down here!!!

LOL.. I could have written this same post a few weeks ago.. after having too many buttery nipples (drinks!! LOL)... and later when I attempted to go to bed, I woke up choking on massive amounts of acid and slime!!! Sleevina reminded me who was in charge!!!!

You guys are still early out... Don't worry about it.. keep working your plan and rocking your sleeve!!! Stay hydrated and the weight will come off!!!

Awesome job!!!! You look wonderful!!!

Marisa, sometimes we have to take the constructive parts of people's responses and leave the rest... Don't allow anyone's lack of tack and/or compassion make you question one of the best decisions you could ever make.. You can do this!!1

Awesome!!!!... I was just looking at my thighs in disbelief!! I can't wait until I don't recognize my stomach anymore!!!

Awesome job!! You look amazing.. Keep up the good work!!!

I'm ready for the falling off stage!!! LOL... lately, I've been dropping a half pound every few days... Doing well this week on water, protein and exercise.. Lord, if I could just stopped eating SWEETS!!!!

Congrats on all fronts!! You are doing an AWESOME job!!!! Proud of you girly!!!

Ali, first... you have NOT failed miserably!!!! You've done an amazing job and I don't think you should let this tough time you're going through diminish that... Next, admitting you have a problem is the first step.. I would definitely look into some support groups/meetings that are free as a starting point... Finally, talk you your BF... what's not revealed can't be healed!!! You need a lot of love and support right now... He can't understand unless you tell him what's going on...be fair to him... My love, prayers and best wishes go out to you girl.. You can do this!!

You look awesome!!! Congrats!!!

That's so great!!!! Congrats on your awesome weight loss!!!

Thanks!!! And I feel every one of them and every pound of weight I rowed and crunched last night!!! I'm kind of lazy when it comes to structured workouts.. Well, I'm very LAZY when it comes to that.. and I hate gyms.. just the thoughts of gallons of sweat and germs!! UGH!!!!!! But, I'm paying my money so... I have to do it..

After 6.5 miles on the bike....And I feel like I've been put through a meat grinder!!! GEEZ!!! But, I'm doing yoga and walking.... prayers are appreciated!! LOL

LOL... I guess because I "feel" normal... not hungry, but just that I haven't had surgery... and I prepare a PRE Sleevina meal... and I sit down to eat.. then it hits me!!!!! Thanks for responding!!!

Awesome job.. You look beautiful!!! I love your hair!!!! I work for a natural hair care company (owned by my BFF)!!!