I love my sleeve! I was sleeved September 17,2001. I was a size 22 the day of surgery, and 251lbs.

Now, almost 4 months post-sleeve I weigh 188, and am a regular(not wide) size 14.

I am so happy that I did this for myself. My energy has skyrocketed, my sex life is better(wasn't bad before, but definately better), I can chase my son at the park and not get winded.

I love this, and the chance it has given me at a new life. I have had no complications, and can eat pretty much anything, just in much smaller amounts than before.

OMG! I am soooo happy for you! This is awesome to hear! You are definitely an inspiration to all of us that are in the process of getting sleeved! Congrats to you!!!

Any words of wisdom for those of us that are just starting our journey?

Congrats again on all your hard work!

Congrads. I FEEL THE SAME WAY YOU ARE. IM ALMOST 4 WEEKS OUT AND IVE LOST 32 POUNDS AND IM SO HAPPY AND IM LIVING IT TO THE FULLEST. I HAVEN'T BEEN THIS HAPPY IN YEARS.

Isn't it amazing how your life can change so dramatically in 4 short months?

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations on your success! It is so encouraging.

I don't want to wish my life away but I am so looking forward to a few months down the road to see the changes. I am getting sleeved on January 30th. I can't wait!

My date is January 30 to I can't wait to feel the same way!

I never imagined the day that I got sleeved that this would really work for me, I thought that I would be the one person that would fail my surgery. I am so proud of my success.

My only advice would be to find a good protein that you can handle, and stick to it. I slacked off on my protein for a few weeks, and have been at a stall because of it(still getting in 70grams of protein, but I lose better if I get 80). Also, don't forget to enjoy the journey.

This is my worry... I'm so not a protein eater!! I've got two weeks to come to grip with that! congrats on your amazing loss! so nice to be able to heartily congratulate someone for loosing something for a change!

Awesome! Congrats!

Great work! So happy for you! I am about to have the surgery myself and have so many questions!!! How long were you off of work? How long until you could get back to exercising and lifting things? What were you eating? What are you eating now? Can you have pop, alcohol, wine, pasta. etc? How have your friends, family, and coworkers responded to you losing the weight? Have people been supportive/unsupportive? How did you handle it? How have you coped with your body changing? I think the hardest part for me has been the comfort of food and just being alone with it. I've always felt like I needed to hide from the world. It's going to be strange having new opportunities and doors opened. I hope to receive words of encouragement from everyone on here as I feel like you're the only ones who will be supportive of my choice for surgery and understanding of the hardships people like us go through. Thanks so much! Good luck with your continued success!

Work it, lady! That's awesome. I totally know what you mean. I was at the same size at surgery and it just blows my mind how much has changed in four months.

Congrats!!! I'm only a few weeks out and look forward to the same type of achievements!!!

You are having some great success! Congratulations. I love my sleeve too, one of the best decisions I've ever made!