Barely One Month Ago...

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

One month ago (yesterday) I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, MX.

I cannot tell you how AWESOME I feel right now. Here's why:

I was wearing a size 22W!!!!

Today I'm fitting a lot of my 16's and some are Misses.

I bought a Suede leather jacket today from Goodwill. It was so nice, and it was size M. OMG... it fit, except it was a tad bit tight at the very bottom where the buttons are. It's ok, I KNOW I'll fit into it really soon. I count the moments! In the mean time I took it to my Green Cleaners who are going to do some minor repairs and restorations. It's actually in very good condition.

I am able to do over two miles now in walking and on my treadmill, and I feel so much lighter already. It feels so wonderful! I'm going to start adding in more of my cardio exercises as I'm feeling good and up to it again. I'll just do minor 20-25 minute sessions to start, but I'm at it again!

I'm already almost down 20 Lbs since surgery and almost 30 since my pre-op diet. I really couldn't have DREAMED of having better results. My status right now is RIGHT ON!!

I'm actually able to eat soft solids pretty well now. I can get my Protein naturally, and eat my Fiber bars good. Things are running quite smoothly for me now! I'm soooo ecstatic, it seems so unreal.

Thank you SLEEVE, DR. ACEVES AND HIS AWESOME STAFF, VST AND MOST ESPECIALLY THANKS TO MYSELF FOR BELIEVING IN ME. :-)

Here's my best NSV so far though... Hubby's already calling me "skinny". Hahaa! Ok now I know I'm not skinny by any measure of the imagination, but it sure feeellssss good!! :-)

[Eureka-C 20]

One month ago (yesterday) I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, MX.

I cannot tell you how AWESOME I feel right now. Here's why:

I was wearing a size 22W!!!!

Today I'm fitting a lot of my 16's and some are Misses.

I bought a Suede leather jacket today from Goodwill. It was so nice, and it was size M. OMG... it fit, except it was a tad bit tight at the very bottom where the buttons are. It's ok, I KNOW I'll fit into it really soon. I count the moments! In the mean time I took it to my Green Cleaners who are going to do some minor repairs and restorations. It's actually in very good condition.

I am able to do over two miles now in walking and on my treadmill, and I feel so much lighter already. It feels so wonderful! I'm going to start adding in more of my cardio exercises as I'm feeling good and up to it again. I'll just do minor 20-25 minute sessions to start, but I'm at it again!

Way to go! I am so happy for you.

I'm already almost down 20 Lbs since surgery and almost 30 since my pre-op diet. I really couldn't have DREAMED of having better results. My status right now is RIGHT ON!!

I'm actually able to eat soft solids pretty well now. I can get my Protein naturally, and eat my fiber bars good. Things are running quite smoothly for me now! I'm soooo ecstatic, it seems so unreal.

Thank you SLEEVE, DR. ACEVES AND HIS AWESOME STAFF, VST AND MOST ESPECIALLY THANKS TO MYSELF FOR BELIEVING IN ME. :-)

Here's my best NSV so far though... Hubby's already calling me "skinny". Hahaa! Ok now I know I'm not skinny by any measure of the imagination, but it sure feeellssss good!! :-)

[SouthernSleever 228]

That's awesome Diva! WTG!!!

[Dansha 16]

That's AWESOME, Irene. Thanks for sharing. I know exactly how you feel. This is a wonderfully tool we have received and I hope each of us take full advantage of it . I KNOW I AM AND IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE TOO!!!!

I went clothes shopping the other week, becuz seriously my clothes were at the point of being just way to big. I had to buy new everything. I mean bras, panties,tops and jeans. Here's what I thought was kinda funny I went down two shoe sizes since surgery. Who woulda thunk? LOL. Here's what what I thought wasn't quite as funny I went down one cup size in the bra department. Here's my boobies? He he. LIKE YOU I FEEL AWESOME!!!

Girl we are working our SLEEVES!!!! Keep it up baby girl!!!

Deb

[StaySea 2]

Congrats on your progress so far!!!

I will be a month out this week and I walked into one of my classrooms the other day and my students (in 3rd grade) had finally noticed I had lost some weight (about 25 lbs since surgery) and they were like "oh teacher you are so skinny you used to be this *held out their little hands really far apart* now you are this *held their hands really close together*" It was so cute. I told them I will keep getting smaller and they were shocked. And I am nowhere near skinny...not by a long shot. Thanks for the confidence boost anyway 3rd graders! HAHA!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Thanks ladies!

@Dansha- whoohooo!!! That's awesome! Getting smaller clothes is so great. It just makes my day... lol You sister are doing amazing!! Keep it up, you are such a great motivator for me!!

@StaySea! Take it and run girl! Any way we can get motivation, that's what I'm about. Kids are sooo funny, their candor is so sweet. You know their innocence means no harm, and what they told you was from the heart. Huge motivator!!!!

[Tiffykins 673]

Many congrats gorgeous ! ! ! Those little victories are going to keep coming your way, enjoy the ride.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Thats so cool! Hurray for Goodwill! You look so happy in your picture. I can't wait to be in your shoes. I really look forward to improved exercise experience... I told my dance teacher last night about the surgery... I will be missing her class for 6 weeks....she was supportive and wanted to know all the gory details. I love my dance class girls!

[laylasmojo 10]

Awsome Job that must feel so excelent!!! Cant wait to be in your shoes. Keep up the Great work

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Thank you sooo much sleeve sisters! I really couldn't do it without you all. You are the only ones who "understand" what I'm feeling because you all have been there - and some of you will be soon!

:-)

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Way to go Diva! I knew you would do well. I bet it won't take you long to get down to your goal because you're so dedicated.

[AutumnLily 77]

Thank you everyone for your experiences! These are the kind of things I am looking forward too when I finally get my sleeve.

You are all wicked awesome and enjoy reading the good and the bad that happens along the way.

Lily

[Darma2011 1]

Lilmissdiva...Awesome results so far. I love reading your posts! I'm also starting at around size 22w and can't wait to start shopping for cute small clothes.

I won't be having my surgery til early next year due to insurance requirements. Hope these months fly by!!

[coops 1,790]

Hey Diva...

well done you... I the feeling is amazing isn't it... keep up the good work xx

[juliarh 35]

Way to go Irene!! It does feel wonderful, doesn't it?? I am digging through my old clothes because the ones I was wearing (just 6 weeks ago) are ridiculous on me -- isn't awesome??? Couldn't believe it was possible, and here we are getting skinnier by the day -- wish I had known about this earlier, don't you??