Today was the first time I actually loved my sleeve. I went through stages of hate and questioning my choice but today I loved it. I went to a cookout and I was scared that I would stand out because I wasn't eating, like I have been at other social events. However, when it came time to make my plate I put 2 or 3 fork-fulls of everything I wanted on my plate and a whole small crab. I ate slowly and talked and laughed and I felt satisfied. Yes, I did eat about 1000 calories today which may or may not be great but if I didn't have the sleeve I would have eaten everything I ate today just much more of it. My caloric intake would have been atleast 3000-3500.... and thats not including the drinks I would have drank.

I felt normal. I felt happy. I loved my sleeve.

Way to go!!!! I love reading positive postings like this....keep up the great work!!!!

That is awesome!!!

Great job!! I purposely don't log my food or worry about meeting anything but my Water goal on holidays. I've got to live with this sleeve, not diet for a time. Even if eating whatever I like on a holiday sets me back a pound or two, that's okay. I WILL get to goal.

You did great today! I hope you enjoyed the time with family and friends!

What a great statement to read today! The idea of being able to do what you did seems so far out of reach, but knowing that it will happen gives me hope. So happy for you!