Hello all, haven't been on for a while but wanted to post my progress because I was once a pre op patient wanting to know how everyone's progress was going, so here is mine:

I just passed my 3 month mark and I am proud to say I have lost 48 lbs and a whole lot of baggage and bad emotions with it! My self esteem and attitude is better than ever. I never thought I could feel good about myself again or appreciate my body, but I have a new found outlook on myself and life. I remember before deciding to do this surgery, I thought to myself, what if this doesn't work for me, what if I don't get the results, what if I can't handle it, what if, what if, what if....all I say, is do it. My health and energy is better than I can even remember. I thank myself everyday for making this decision and working all those countless hours away from my family to pay for the surgery, and there isn't one ounce of regret in me. I eat pretty much anything I want, although I really never "want" anything. I occasionally think I crave something, but all it takes is a little nibble and I am over it. I never thought I could eat what I wanted but in moderation. Socially I am back to where I was before, I can go out with friends and just be NORMAL. It's strange, but it's a much welcomed change. I went from a tight size 20 to a loose 16. My general appearance is HEALTHY and everyone around me sees it. It is by far one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life...aside from my two precious angels of course :thumbup1:

I have tried to upload pictures previously but they wouldn't upload. We have vacation next week, after that I will put up pictures of my progress!

Thanks for everyone's support!

With 2 weeks left to go, that is exactly what I wanted to hear! Thanks and gratz on the great progress.

Amazing! Thank you for the inspiration. My surgery is next week, and I need all the motivation and support as possible! Keep it up!

Im now 9 weeks out and i agree it feels great to be eating in moderation and enjoying it.Congratulations on your weight loss well done

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Excellent! I wish I had made this decision at your age, and not waited until I was 51!

Thanks so much for your post. I have surgery in 2 weeks and the second guesses just keep coming..So glad to hear you would do it again..

Thanks for the post, I needed to hear that. I have been second guessing myself for a month now.

Congratulations!! It is nice to hear about someone 3 mos postop. I am 1 week post op today here in Atlanta and everything is going well....advice to all newbies having the sleeve...get yourself some chewable GasX before coming home from hospital...the gas pains were a little uncomfortable for the first 4 - 5 days for me....i'm looking forward to more weight loss...i lost 8 lbs this first week home:)

sounds great! glad you are progressing so well!

Excellent! I wish I had made this decision at your age, and not waited until I was 51!

Amen to that Lori! I had surgery on my 49th birthday! : )

Sarah - so glad to hear from you! You are doing amazing! Seems like it was just yesterday that we were all groaning together - why did we do this?? LOL

I have a really funny story about that whiny chick ... will pm you with it. I had the pleasure of spending my last day at the recovery house with her! Was really wishing you hadn't left early : )

Did your friend decide to have surgery??

Congrats on your progress!! You are doing amazing!!