So here's a bit of photographic proof of just how great this surgery is. I know that when I was researching this surgery, photos were the most compelling argument for me to just do it.

I can't wait to see what another 3.5 months will bring.

Thanks to all your your too kind comments. Once they started to flow in, I started to feel a bit vain...

...But, in reality, my real goal was to share that at 3 months it seems that I am hitting my stride with this sleeve. In the first month, there is pain, eating is a real chore, and there are lots of doubts. The second month is new, as you start testing the limits of your new sleeve, and you go through a first stall (or two).

Now, I know what to eat, when to eat. There are even times when I say "I'm hungry" but I don't think that it is what I felt before. A spoonful of Peanut Butter or a small portion of fish, and I'm ready to go. At this time, the sleeve isn't interfering in any substantial way with my life.....I've internalized it.

I had to travel a lot for work in February, both in urban and rural environments....no worries. And I couldn't believe that every time I came back, the scale was lower.

Sheepishly, I must admit that these first 60 pounds were lost with essentially no exercise. Now that travel is over, I know that the next 40 pounds are going to be lost at the gym, so I do plan on joining next week.

Was the sleeve easy? No, I don't think that it was easy.....but unlike most of the other weight-loss approaches that I tried in adulthood, it is extremely EFFECTIVE. I think that it's common to confuse the two.

So, if you're thinking about it...... do it.

Wow! Wonderful pics! So proud of you!

CONGRATS!

Just to echo everyone else.... Congrats on your success so far... I am sure you'll reach goal in no time at all!! Well done! =]

You look great!

I love seeing the smiles on folks faces in the after shots!

Good job, looking great!

Am Matthew - you look GREAT, Kudos to you. I know you feel wonderful and have to be very proud of yourself. Before you know it, you'll be at goal. Do you recognize yourself? It took me a while to really know it was me that I was looking at in the mirror.....I'd have my husband or daughter find someone at the mall or grocery store that was a similar size and point them out. I read that on one of the forums, it helps to get an idea of what we REALLY look like to others. Have fun, enjoy the journey!!

So here's a bit of photographic proof of just how great this surgery is. I know that when I was researching this surgery, photos were the most compelling argument for me to just do it.

I can't wait to see what another 3.5 months will bring.