Before I was sleeved I gained about 30 pounds from January until surgery on the 13th of March.

When I saw the dr first I weighed about 8 pounds less than surgery day and when I came home after surgery I was up 10 pounds more.

At the time when I did my ticker I thought the 18 pounds gained cannot count...I had to start where I first saw the dr.

Recently I realized I was being stupid to say the least.Every pound I had lost post-op,counts.It changed my perspective from being a low loser to being an average to speedy (older,yoyo dieter) loser.

Now for the kicker...lol

EXERCISE PEOPLE,EXERCISE!

My size is bigger than ever before at this weight and I look like a sharpay dog from behind...folds and folds of skin...lol. I should have exercised!

All in all I am very happy about the surgery and my fear of failure is slowly getting better.I had the band for 7 years and felt like a real failure for most of them.Going into this surgery I didnt allow myself any expectations,it was just the last resort for a very desperate person and I think that is also why I've been so resistant about increasing my exercise.Mind you,when the scale goes up even 100 grams the fear sometimes still overcomes me and I have to reason with my mind not my feelings.

I dont low carb or low fat but I dont high carb or high fat either.I avoid unhealthy foods and concentrate on Proteins and veggies.I dont eat sweets or any such rubbish,just dont feel like it any more.I have the occasional glass of wine and I really really enjoy my little bit of food more than ever.When my weight loss slows down I focus more on Protein and I do cut carbs more.

My Vit B12 do seem to go low before the 3 months is up so I get B12 and D injections more often.Placenta with bergamot seems to help slow the hair loss way down.I think...lol

I am really starting to believe that this might be for real.This might be permanent if I follow the rules of never overeating or out eating the sleeve,that I might actually get to my goal weight for the first time in 20 years.I have always regained before I got there.

So,now for the last 50 pounds.The 50 that always somehow stayed no matter what I did.

And exercise...exercise people,exercise! LOL

This website have become my go-to,my sanity sometimes and I love reading how this surgery have saved so many people!

Wow! 80 pounds? That's simply amazing! It's so great to hear that you are happy with your sleeve! I hope you get to your goal weight soon and would definitely love to hear from you then.

I have also stalked this forum for a while now and it is very encouraging to see all the people who have gained their health and life back with their sleeve's help! I am getting sleeved next week -- very excited and nervous!

Keep up the great work! And thanks for the advice about working out! I have been working out to excel my progress for the pre-op diet and I think it will help my body recover after surgery too.

Desertmom...I know exactly how you feel...I was banded for 5 years and gained 30 lbs. I have been afraid of failure again...so I didn't really want anyone to know. I am trying to do exactly what my surgeon tells me and so far so good. Thanks for your encouragement!

The sleeve is so different from the band isnt it?

At some point I realized how I would out eat the band just because I never felt restriction per se but was so sick with heartburn and pain all the time.

It left a deep psychological scar because I felt like an utter failure for so long.

Now I am starting to feel free.Free from this monster stomach that could hold so much food and free from the head that just wanted to feed it...lol

Anyway you are doing great.Keep up the good work!