I love the month to month updates from everyone VST, so I thought I should post my 1st month update.

Well, today October 1st marks my 1 month surgiversary! I am so excited to see that word typed out. In some ways, I can't believe 1 month has come and gone so quickly and in other ways, it has been going at a snails pace!

I started my weight loss surgery journey at 257 lbs with a BMI of 45, but my highest recorded weight was 271 lbs with a BMI of 48. I can't believe at 21 years old I was morbidly obese. I feel like I have missed out on so much of my life being obese. I stopped going out with my friends. I did not feel attractive in front of my boyfriend, and I hated being in pictures.

However, just starting the weight loss journey again has given me so much hope. I mean since May 2011, I have lost a total of 45.6 lbs and a total of 59.6 lbs since my highest recorded weight. And I kind of can't believe that I have lost 18 lbs of that has been post-op! 18 lbs in a month! That has never happened before. That means altogether since the start of my weight loss surgery journey..... I have lost 33% of my excess weight. I am a 1/3 of the way there!

Right now, I am in the dread three week stall, but I know that if I keep pushing my fluids, Protein, and exercise the scale will move again. I am not going to get down about this, and I know I wouldn't have such a positive attitude about this if it wasn't for the great supportive people here at VST.

Best so far:

I feel just like normal. I just eat smaller portions of soft foods. I am getting all my fluids in, but my acid is really sucky. Lucky, my surgeon let me switch to omeprazole twice a day. It has really helped.

Worst so far:

The first couple weeks I had like no energy. I didn't want to do anything, but getting in more calories REALLY helped. Also, the stall, but the inevitably happen, so I am just going to roll with it.

Can't wait to see where the next month takes me!

P.S. When I take photos today, I hope I can add them to this post!

Congratulations, Wishes! I love reading the updates and seeing pics as well. :-) It is all so encouraging.

You said, " I feel like I have missed out on so much of my life being obese." And you are 21! I'm 40 and just had the sleeve. To me, it feels like your life has barely began. It is wonderful that you made such a positive change so early on. It means you have so much of your life left where you will be able to participate fully and get in front of the camera instead of hiding from it.

Yeah, I hope so that the next couple decades are filled with much more happiness. I've spent over 2/3 of my life obese. I am so ready for this change.

33% gone--Good job! Put on those running shoes yet or do you have to wait a couple more weeks?

You have come so far with all the pre op and post op journey!! u have been doing so great and I have been so happy for you when ur date hit reality:))) Keep us updated and keep rocking ur sleeve CONGRATS!: )))

I am so happy for you! I am glad that all has going well. Thanks for the update, can't wait to know what it feels like myself.

Congrats! That's a great 1st month, and I'm sure you're on the way to a great "rest of your life".

I've read many encouraging words you have written to others. You deserve the compliments now. Way to go! Look forward to reading your posts & viewing the pictures you will post. Take care, Jan

That's so awesome Wishes you are doing fantastic. It's already been a month, wow time as flown. I hate you're having a stall but like you said it will break soon and you will continue to melt away. Keep us posted on your progress. I can't wait to see your pictures.

Congrats Wishes!!! I cannot wait to be 1 month post-op. I am so happy for you. You have a great attitude and I know you will be successful

@Foxbins: Haha, you know I have. I broke them in this summer, and I just started back at the gym today! I am so pumped. I think I might make a mile goal like Lilmissdiva for the end of Oct. 31st. Setting goals really helps keep me motivated.

Wow, thank you so much everyone! It really means a lot to me to have this forum to share stories with everyone here and give and find support. There are just so many amazing people here.

Congratulations. You are doing so well. By the way, 21 is VERY young, you have your entire life ahead of you. I am 60 and got my sleeve 2 weeks ago. I am hoping I will get to enjoy the results for 20 years...who knows, maybe longer!

I love the month to month updates from everyone VST, so I thought I should post my 1st month update.

Well, today October 1st marks my 1 month surgiversary! I am so excited to see that word typed out. In some ways, I can't believe 1 month has come and gone so quickly and in other ways, it has been going at a snails pace!

I started my weight loss surgery journey at 257 lbs with a BMI of 45, but my highest recorded weight was 271 lbs with a BMI of 48. I can't believe at 21 years old I was morbidly obese. I feel like I have missed out on so much of my life being obese. I stopped going out with my friends. I did not feel attractive in front of my boyfriend, and I hated being in pictures.

However, just starting the weight loss journey again has given me so much hope. I mean since May 2011, I have lost a total of 45.6 lbs and a total of 59.6 lbs since my highest recorded weight. And I kind of can't believe that I have lost 18 lbs of that has been post-op! 18 lbs in a month! That has never happened before. That means altogether since the start of my weight loss surgery journey..... I have lost 33% of my excess weight. I am a 1/3 of the way there!

Right now, I am in the dread three week stall, but I know that if I keep pushing my fluids, Protein, and exercise the scale will move again. I am not going to get down about this, and I know I wouldn't have such a positive attitude about this if it wasn't for the great supportive people here at VST.

Best so far:

I feel just like normal. I just eat smaller portions of soft foods. I am getting all my fluids in, but my acid is really sucky. Lucky, my surgeon let me switch to omeprazole twice a day. It has really helped.

Worst so far:

The first couple weeks I had like no energy. I didn't want to do anything, but getting in more calories REALLY helped. Also, the stall, but the inevitably happen, so I am just going to roll with it.

Can't wait to see where the next month takes me!

P.S. When I take photos today, I hope I can add them to this post!

Has it been a month already? Congrats!! You're doing exceptionally well and rockin that sleeve thing out! Keep up the good work, you're gonna hit all your goals and fast. And hey, cheers on the milage goal! Now that I'm not actively trying to lose more, I'm setting myself goals that are just keeping me moving.

Peace!