This is my first post here but I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts so thought it was time to stop lurking!

I am 28 years old and live in Sydney, Australia. I had my surgery seven months ago today and I just can't believe how much my life has changed in that time.

My starting weight was 280 pounds and my goal was 165 pounds (to give me a healthy BMI). My surgeon said he would be happy if I got to 187 pounds. I am so pleased to report that as of today I am 152 pounds and still going down. The last time I weighed this much I was in sixth grade!! I am now fitting comfortably into an Australian size 8 (a US 4). I do however need to stop losing weight now as I'm starting to look a bit too thin and my boobs and hips are becoming a distant memory

But most importantly I feel soooo healthy and happy. Pre op I was getting a migraine every week, now I've only had one in the last seven months. My high blood pressure is gone (admittedly now it is too low), I can fit in an airplane seat comfortably, my feet don't hurt when I walk for more than half an hour and I feel normal for the first time in my life. Now I can look forward to the future and start planning a family with my wonderful husband (who despite eating my share of food has lost 40 pounds himself in this time).

In short, I couldn't be happier with my decision. It is obviously a personal decision for everyone, but for me it has been a dream come true. I was so so scared about having the operation and tried to convince myself I could lose the weight on my own (despite having failed many times at that before), but never thought the results would be this good.

So all in all, I am a very happy girl!

Good luck to everyone on your own sleeve experiences!

sounds wonderful! I am seven months out as well. I know what you mean about feeling completely different. While I havent gotten to my personal goal of 150, I reached my surgeons goal for me of 200 pounds, and passed that just yesterday! horay! I hope to be where you are at soon of worrying about losing to much weight ...haha

OOHHH that is so wonderful!! It really gives me hope and encouragement! Good job!!

Way to go Kato!

Wondering who you had your surgery with?

I'm six days away from 7 months, and I agree that it has been totally life-changing! Congrats to you for meeting and exceeding both your surgeon's goal and your personal goal! Isn't it wonderful that hubby has lost weight as well!?!?

Such an inspiration! Congrats!

Good for you! You are right! This Sleeve is the best!

Wow! Your story is really inspirational - congratulations!

Congrats! Way to go!

Absolutely fantastic weight loss! What has your diet been like? Do you eat a certain number of calories? Work out? Give us your tips, girl!