Tomorrow is my Six-month sleeve surgiversary. I have lost 83 pounds! This is 3 pounds less than the goal I set for myself (as part of the Labor Day challenge) - but I sprained an ankle badly two weeks ago and haven't been able to exercise. Once I get this dratted boot of my foot and ankle, I will get back to regular exercise and break of of this stall I am experiencing. Even with that annoyance - LIFE IS GOOD. I have dropped from a 24 Womens to a 14 Petite. I am enjoying shopping in regular stores. I treated myself to a little shopping spree today, and I didn't feel like a freak from the circus wondering into the store (like I normally would pre sleeve). I have dropped 8 1/2 inches from bust, waist and belly; 9 1/2 inches from my hips; 2 1/2 inches from my neck and 5-6 inches off of each thigh.

I have gotten off of all cholesterol meds; 3/4 of my BP meds; my anti depression meds; and retired my hated CPAP machine. YEA!

It took me a long time to research WLS and make up my mind to have the surgery. I am SO GLAD I did.

Attached are pictures from before and today. I still have 36 more pounds to go to reach goal - and I feel certain I will get there.

Thanks to all of you on this forum for your wisdom, you humour and your unflagging support.

Congrats, SK! I am so happy for you and I know you'll be at goal before you know it!

Wow 83 lbs, that is phenomenal! Congrats, you SO deserved that shopping spree today, I'm very happy for you!

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Wow, you look fabulous! Congrats on your weight loss! It's so motivating to read these stories when we're just starting out. Thanks for sharing!