It's been a little over 4 months, and I have lost 62 pounds. I'm so happy with the person in the mirror. I hear everyday, look at you, wow. It's a great feeling, being able to do things, like ride a bike, or crossing your legs. I love all the new clothes. I don't regret any of it, and believe me I had some problems in the beginning, but I never got down. I believe, and that is why I'm so happy. I have about 50 more to go, and yes I have the stalls, and I want it all off yesterday, but, I will be happy if I was never to lose another pound, because, I feel great.

That is awesome to hear, good for you! I too have about 50 more to go and I feel great and have absolutely no regrets either. Yaaay to us! Have a wonderful day and keep up the fabulous work!

I know I have 140 as my goal but I am actually aiming for 150, 140 may be to small for me but....we will see when I get to 150!

I just love love love reading post like these!! I pray to the good Lord that I don't have any problems and feel the way you guys do. I do expect to have SOME problems but I hope no leaks or strictures. I'm trying so hard to think positive and be positive!! My surgery date is 5/21. Please keep posting cause I'm so scared out of my mind! Anxiety is killing me. I still keep going back and forth. I don't think it will hit me until I wake up in recovery that I actually did it!

Congrats!

I had so many people telling me today how much happier I look and that I am glowing!

That is absolutely wonderful! I have now gotten to the point that I am happy too. For a while there, it seemed like everything was getting stuck in my chest and I was miserable every time I ate.

I just love love love reading post like these!! I pray to the good Lord that I don't have any problems and feel the way you guys do. I do expect to have SOME problems but I hope no leaks or strictures. I'm trying so hard to think positive and be positive!! My surgery date is 5/21. Please keep posting cause I'm so scared out of my mind! Anxiety is killing me. I still keep going back and forth. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I don't think it will hit me until I wake up in recovery that I actually did it!

I was the same way. Even broke down crying the night before. The day of the surgery I was do scared walking to the hospital from the parking lot. Then I woke up from recovery and the rest is history so far heaviest 263lb day of surgery 4/4 I was 254. Today I am 236! NO regrets!!! Good luck to you

I got my date yesterday. It's June 4, 2012. I cried a lot yesterday and was really emotional. I'm scared and excited and I keep thinking its like going down a huge roller coaster( I'm terrified of them). I know once I get on, there's no going back and I know when the ride is over,I will be so relieved and yet proud that I did it,even though I was terrified.

So excited for all of us! I may never eat jello again (lol) but having this surgery was one of the very best things that God let me have in this life. I am happier, healthier and loving the changes!! Down 65lbs and 35 to go. CONGRATS to all of you!

I was the same way. Even broke down crying the night before. The day of the surgery I was do scared walking to the hospital from the parking lot. Then I woke up from recovery and the rest is history so far heaviest 263lb day of surgery 4/4 I was 254. Today I am 236! NO regrets!!! Good luck to you

Thank you Annie!

I went to my primary care office today. According to his office I have lost 42 pounds. I am not anemic anymore, my high blood pressure and high cholesterol are now gone. My cholesterol has dropped by 35 points.

@Lisa's hope,

Having the sleeve has changed my life dramatically and so many others... it is scary, but hang in because you will be so happy! I went home after surgery and thought to myself "OMG what did I do!??" It is so incredibly hard the first month out (I was on Clear liquids for a month, and I know that not everyone is told to do that, but I was and was too scared not to follow the docs orders). You will feel crappy and want nothing more than to eat anything. I missed chewing so much I thought I would die! The thing is, it is only a month or two until you can start eating again and then it's all good from there. I am 9 months out and am 5 lbs from goal. I haven't restriced my eating at all and couldn't be happier with my decision to have the surgery. I feel great, look great and haven't been this weight since around high school. I feel so much more energetic and actually want to go out and play with my kids... I'm also actually excited for the pool to open this summer! Good luck to you and if you start to feel down after the surgery, just remember that it's going to get way better!

Congratulations to all of you guys. Your stories help those of us still on the path to a new life. @Jeni, so happy your blood pressure and cholesterol have resolved themselves. Keep it up!

@kczar thank you. My fiancee is starting his six month diet now

Congratulations on your great success!