And what a 4 months it has been! There have been so many changes...all good. I really have nothing negative to say....with the exception of the fact that I only lose weight two weeks out of the month. That annoys the crap out of me!

Let's see...some of the positive changes.

1. I fit into my seat at the superdome comfortably with room to spare. I don't feel like I'm taking up TOO much space anymore.

2. I can walk about a mile to a mile and a half at a time now without my back screaming at me that payback is a bitch.

3. I fit in booths at restaurants with room to spare and don't have to say...Can you seat us at a table instead?

4. I can shop in regular stores now...no more Lane Byrant or plus size departments.

6. All my blood work came back perfect....normal levels in everything.

7. Blood Pressure is PERFECT.

8. Sex is way more fun..and while I've always loved sex, it had really gotten to be uncomfortable in a few ways in certain positions. No more of that....we're having the best sex of our lives. Oh, the other half of that "we" is my hubby, btw...hehe

9. I FEEL GOOD!

Now for some stats.

When I decided to have surgery back in the middle of March I weighed 292 lbs. I still cringe when I write that....that's quite embarrassing to admit. I lost 24 lbs pre-op. I was 268 the day of surgery. Today I am at 215. I am ONE stinking lb away from being halfway to goal.

I started out wearing a tight 24W pants and a 2x or 3x shirt. Today I wear a size 18 pants and a regular XL shirt. I've had to go shopping....all my clothes are too big! :thumbup:

Inches lost:

Starting Now Loss:

Waist: 49" 40" 9"

Neck: 15" 13" 2"

Bicep: 18.5" 14.5" 4"x2 =8"

Forearm: 12.5" 11" 1.5"x2=3"

Chest: 52" 45" 7"

Hips: 60" 49.5" 10.5"

Thigh: 34.5" 28" 6.5"x2=13"

Calves: 18.5" 17" 1.5"x2=3"

Total Inches Lost: 55.5!!

Weight Loss By Month:

High Weight 292

Surgery Weight 268

1st Month 248

2nd Month 234

3rd Month 223

4th Month 215

That's pretty close anyway...did that from memory.

Anyway, I know this is kind of long...but I like stats.

I'm very happy with my surgery choice and I would do it all over again 10 times over. My loss might be slower than some...and I have experienced some discouragement this past month with the scale not moving...but that's emotional rather than practical. I do TRY to keep it in perspective and remain practical...not always possible!

I love my sleeve!

Wow. I was 289 @ surgery and now i am 245... I had surgery on april 14, 2010 and I feel like I should have lost more...I feel as if I done this for nothing .. Its been a real stressful month for me .. I broke my hand ,, then I had gotten bitten by a mosquito and the bite became infected.. still my body was trying to heal my sleeve..? the kids were home daily for the summer and bugged me.....The hubbie lost his job again so it was constant arguing.... It was a mess all summer.... now that I have gotten my daily walk routine started again ,I should do much better. I really need to get more focused and stop being the victim.. I want to be successful in my sleeve.... thanks guys!!!! , I also needed to vent ...Aghhhhhh!!!!( in my micheal Jackson voice ) LOL

your'e awesome!

This post had me in stitches. I love your sense of humor - I probably could have written every word myself (with the exception thatI haven't had my surgery yet *lol*) I'm so excited for this journey you are on...HopefullyI will soon have some of the same good news.

All the best!

You definately have the right idea