I really struggled with the decision whether or not to have the sleeve. I thought I should be able to lose the weight on my own, after all, what is more in my control than what I put in my mouth and how much I move my body, so I put it off, and put it off.

But I resigned myself to the fact that my weight was becoming a health risk and I needed to do "something".

I wish I had done this years ago. I had the surgery on May 7th, 2012 with Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras, Mexico (awesome experience). My weight the day of surgery was 291 lbs. As of June 4th, 2012, my weight is 268 lbs. That is 40 pounds in 4 weeks.

I have not had one moment of hunger since the day before surgery. Not one. I could easily just not eat and feel fine. I feel this has "cured" my food addiction, binging and I no longer feel that out of control then guilt cycle that has plagued me for years (binge, feel good in the moment, then feel guilty and frustrated with myself).

If you are riding the line and trying to decide whether or not to do it....ask your self if you want to weigh what you weigh now in 10 years...that is how long it took me to make up my mind. I wasted so much time...don't waste yours.

Thank you for your post. I'm struggling with the having the sleeve also. I think i can fool myself into thinking I can do this on my own. Good luck to you on your journey to the new you

One of my first thoughts waking up from surgery was that I didn't really need surgery. I could do it on my own. Obviously,I was delusional from the drugs. I am so happy I didn't wait any longer.

I love hearing stories like these. Great job! I'll be there with Dr. Alvarez in one month!! I'm so excited I can't sleep at night