I had surgery June 11th and since then my life has changed soooo much. I just bought size 8 jeans....shopping for regular clothes in the "Missy" dept. is so fun, it's hard to put into words. I would have never thought I'd wear an 8. I am 3.5 lbs from my surgeon's goal and I plan on losing another 5 - 7 lbs below that. Who knows, maybe I will end up in a size 6. I can't even wrap my head around that. I look in the mirror and I see a smaller person, but I do NOT see what others see. I have been called thin, even skinny by my husband. (In a nice way) I don't see thin or skinny, I see smaller. I am not sure how long it will take for my brain to catch up with what Dr. Davidson did to my tummy! His nurse, who had this done, said it took her about nine months. Wow! I finally, for the first time in my adult life, feel comfortable in my skin, I am comfortable riding in the car. I don't feel fat! I don't mind having my picture taken. I like trying on clothes and modeling them for my husband. I was not unhappy before, but I am enjoying things now that were not 'fun' previously, like shopping for ME! I never thought it would happen this quickly. I haven't had any problems. I am not hungry, although I do feel 'empty' occasionally just in the past six - eight weeks, I hope this lasts forever! I'd have this surgery again in a heartbeat. I wish it'd been around ten or fifteen years ago, with all the bugs worked out (if there were any). I wasted so many years doing all the other things most of us did. I.E. Weight Watchers, diet pills, etc. Anybody reading this who is hesitating....I give the sleeve, two thumbs up!!

WOW!! Amazing story!! Bravo to you! This is how I know I am making the right choice. I can't wait for me surgery!! Congratulations on the new smaller, healthier you!! You should be so proud.

As BigDaddy said, what a testimony -- don't you wish all the naysayers could read this?? Congratulations! I'm so thrilled for you

As BigDaddy said, what a testimony -- don't you wish all the naysayers could read this?? Congratulations! I'm so thrilled for you

Hi Juliarh - thank you! I really cannot find a downside!

WOW!! Amazing story!! Bravo to you! This is how I know I am making the right choice. I can't wait for me surgery!! Congratulations on the new smaller, healthier you!! You should be so proud.

Thank you!! I feel great and I know you will too!! Good luck, I can't wait to follow YOUR progress! When do you expect to have surgery, any idea??!!!

THANK YOU for posting this! Lately all I've read on this forum is about pain and hair loss and regrets. I am scheduled for surgery in November and I was about to back out but your post has restored my hope and faith. Congrats on your wonderful success!

THANK YOU for posting this! Lately all I've read on this forum is about pain and hair loss and regrets. I am scheduled for surgery in November and I was about to back out but your post has restored my hope and faith. Congrats on your wonderful success!

Oh, I am so glad my post has helped you!! Thank you, and good luck!! I have had NO hair issues so far, knock on wood. I started taking 5000 mg of Biotin a few months before surgery and I am STILL taking it religiously!!! They recommended it at my doctor's office. I am not sure it is a guarantee, but I think between being in good health, taking the Biotin and making sure I get in between 55 and 70 grams of Protein from about week 2 on has helped. I have been determined to not lose my hair, at least not because I was doing anything wrong!! Again, good luck and thanks!

You've done a fantastic job! Congrats on all of the changes in your life - you sound incredibly happy. I'm sure you'll easily be able to beat that surgeon's goal by a few.

The mental game is the hardest part, because the surgery does a lot of the work for us, doesn't it? With time I bet you'll adjust and get used to the new you. It seems to take a while for the mind to catch up to the body.

Thanks for posting your success for others to see. When I was considering surgery these testimonials were what motivated me the most.

Keep up the great work, I bet we'll see a GOAL post from you soon!

~Cheri

Awesome job! Congratulations..I'm starting to enjoy shopping too!

Wow!! Sounds so wonderful. I cannot wait to be where you are. Being fat sucks and there are so many things you just dont want to do because of it! I hate it. I read wonderful things on here about the operation.But you made it sound even BETTER! Thank You!!

WOW... how cool is that...74lb since June... that is bloody fantastic *she says going slightly green* and you are soooo close to goal!!!

Oh how I wish I could lose as fast as you NtbTxn...(I ain't complaining, cos I ain't gaining...lol)

Well done... and if you have any handy hints... please do share...lol

Awesome job!

Wow! That is awesome! Congrats!

Congratulations on your success thus far! You are so close to being able to maintain...WOW!

That is wonderful!

A size 8-WOW...Amazing---

GRATZ!

Fabulously done! I'm so happy for you! Even if I were half the amount lost in that time I'd be ecstatic. Whooot!!!