Well, it's been 6 months since my Gastric Sleeve surgery and what a journey its been! Today at my appointment, the Dr. said I have exceeded expectations and now have a NORMAL BMI of 25 and down 72lbs! I literally started to cry. I couldn't believe that I had actually accomplished my Dr.'s goal! She said that wasn't expected until the 12 month mark or beyond. I personally have 8lbs and one more size to get to, but I KNOW I will get there. Now to focus on completing my first ever 5K next month and continuing to work my a$$ off (literally)!

Type 2 Diabetes-GONE!

High Blood Pressure-GONE!

CPAP/Sleep Apnea-GONE!

Insomnia-GONE!

Asthma-controlled (only use before running)

16W and 1X-GONE! (rockin' a 6, SM/MED top)

Keep striving, keep smiling, keep reaching for your goals!!!

Congratulations! I hope to be there in a year !

Congrats, Beyon Sleeve. Love your enthusiasm and spirit. Can I ask you if you have any skin sagging issues? You don't have to answer, obviously, if you don't want to. I only ask because your numbers of your starting weight look close to mine, but you are about ten years younger than me so perhaps you still have a lot of elasticity in your skin. I am seeing some skin issues already, and I'm only half way to my doctor's goal. I'm just wondering, but I know everyone is different.

Congrats again on your tremendous success!

I know you didn't ask me, but adding my 2 cents: I got off mine, but did not have another study. My husband says I don't snore, let alone gasp for air every two minutes. I'm not tired either.

I never could acclimate to the BIPAP so it's a good thing that I don't have the apnea anymore. I got the pulmunologist to sign off on it. She fought a bit and said: "How do YOU know you don't have sleep apnea?"

I did not go in for another sleep study. My boyfriend said I wasn't snoring anymore and/or gasping for air. I also felt rested when I woke up. My sleep apnea was totally weight related. So I guess I lost weight in my throat too! I got a letter from my Dr. saying to discontinue the CPAP so I can turn in my machine and not get charged for it each month...hope it works!

Thanks for the input. I haven't been brave enough to try to sleep without my mask yet to see if I sleep well without it or not. I know my pulmonologist said mine was probably weight related, but I'm not supposed to actually see her again until December or January. I guess I'll just see how things go as I lose more & move forward.