I have smoked for 40 years, yes I started at 13, so smoking a pack a cigerettes a day, will not let you run races or ride long distance on a bike. Well because of the surgery, not allowing you to smoke, I had to quit, thinking, as soon as I have this surgery, I will start back to smoking the day after, well I didn't and so I quit labor day weekend, and that was almost 6 months ago. I rode my bike yesterday 10 miles, and felt great, in fact, I can't wait to get off work today, so I can do it again. I have so much happiness, inside me, that I can't remember the last time I frowned, oh yeah, the day before surgery. God Bless all my fellow sleevers, I hope all is going good with you all. Kathy

Now THAT'S an NSV!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is amazing!!! I'm so happy for you And you are completely right, it is so much more than just the physical weight loss. Congrats to you

LOVE this!!! :-)

This surgery has enabled us to loose our excess weight and make better choices in how we eat, as well as other wonderful life saving choices. It's amazing how 1 little change can start a dominoe effect on other healthy choices. I love my new slim body and wearing a size medium. I love that I make better choices in eating. I also love that my hubby is finally making better choices in his eating patterns as well and is working to get better control over his eating. He is even exercising now! Wow, I love all the changes. It Rocks!

OH YEAH!!!!! Your joy comes through!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Enjoy your new life.

hi kathy

congrats on kicking the habit of smoking, it must have been so difficult...and your journey with smoking and food addiction will continue for the rest of your life.

just think, since you can kicked the vice of smoking you can do anything. you were addicted to nicotine physically, mentally - and you quit smoking after so many years, such a long time WooHoo

i do feel eating all this nasty food is quite an addiction too - so you'll conquer this also. an accomplishment in its different way. We all have this eating addiction, thats our common bond.

give yourself quite a pat on the back

pedal away

kathy

SO AWESOME! SO PROUD OF YOU! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HERE'S TO A HEALTHY NEW YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love these stories. Congrats!

Having the surgery has changed my life in so many ways, too. It's been great!

I am so happy for you and all of the wonderful things you are doing for yourself. Your joy is tangible. Thank you for sharing!

I have smoked for 30+ years. I'm sort of ambivalent about quitting. I smoke one or two cigarettes a day. Some days I don;t smoke at all.

So you ask, "Why don't I just quit?" Weeeelllllllll ....

I like to smoke sometimes - especially on camping trips in the desert or in the back yard at the end of the day. Every time I see one of California's non-smoking ads it makes me want to say "screw you" to the fascists who want to make it illegal.

Besides, now I eat healthy and I never have really been a drinker. I will have a GOOD beer now and again. I don;t take drugs, not even an aspirin.

My one last vice. Sigh.

I have smoked for 30+ years. I'm sort of ambivalent about quitting. I smoke one or two cigarettes a day. Some days I don;t smoke at all.

So you ask, "Why don't I just quit?" Weeeelllllllll ....

I like to smoke sometimes - especially on camping trips in the desert or in the back yard at the end of the day. Every time I see one of California's non-smoking ads it makes me want to say "screw you" to the fascists who want to make it illegal.

Besides, now I eat healthy and I never have really been a drinker. I will have a GOOD beer now and again. I don;t take drugs, not even an aspirin.

My one last vice. Sigh.

Mine too. I've smoked for 20 yrs & took chantix to quit before surgery, which I did. After I got sleeved I started "social smoking" when with friends & family that smoke. Slowly this nasty habit has crept back into my everyday life. The problem is I love smoking. I don't drink, I've kicked food more or less & this is my last vice. I've confessed my sins to my surgeon who obviously said quitting would be ideal. I'm going to start the chantix again soon (out of pocket because insurance won't cover it...how stupid...but viagra is covered??) Ive quit with every pregnancy & a couple other times so praying for the strength to make the next time the LAST TIME!!!

Oh! Derrr......forgot to include the most important part Yay Kathy!!!!!! You are inspiring me!!