4 Months Out

[lmp817 7]

So I don't notice the difference most of the time until I put on clothes that no longer fit. However when I look in the mirror I still look at myself and see the fat girl. I am a nurse and have had to finally go get new scrubs because the old ones were falling off me. When I did this I thought I only went down one size and no I went down two. I am 4 months and a week post op. i have lost 72 pounds and so close to being in the 100 mark. I have struggled at times with eating. I have not had any trouble eating anything. Nothing makes me sick to my stomach or har the runs. Sometimes I wonder of this is all really true and if they really did the surgery. And then I take the one bite to many and it hurts. At that point I know it is really sleeved. I dance hula and have fr about a year. I danced it at 281 pounds and am still doing it now at 210. We had a big performance this past weekend and I really noticed for the first time I am skinner. I have to day this is definitely a journey I thought I was ready for but realized that it has so many challenges that I wasn't expecting. Or example gettin my Water In when I'm working out or dancing and am completely thirsty and water is not helping it. So some things I have learned.

• don't overeat at any time it hurts real bad

• work out and it helps with the skin mine is going in not fast but it is.

• don't do it the wrong way. Follow your surgeons plans and diet they have to for a reason. I have a friend that did the sleeve and then took diet pills to loose it faster and didn't work out. But followed the diet and lost 150 pounds in 10 month but has a ton of excess skin.

• no matter what you see the people around you notice even if they don't say anything.

• the best feeling is know that this saved the rest of your life.

• when you put on clothes 2 sizes smaller you will feel amazing. Especially when you haven't been that size in years.

I hope this helps some one. I read a lot of post on here and don't respond a lot but I have gotten a lot of positive feelings form them. And know that I have done the right thing and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

One year ago at a performance

This past Saturday

[nyxa 159]

wow, you really look awesome! that was a very inspirational post! thank you!

[NewLifeNow 2]

I'm nearly where you are...4 months and 3 weeks out. I've lost 65 pounds, and fail to see any difference except my face is a little less fat and my bras are too big. My clothes are now 1-2 sizes smaller, but like you I can't for the life of me figure out what's different, even though I take my measurements every 20 pounds and have seen a huge loss. My problem areas are my thighs and lower stomach, and they are only a size down, and are shrinking at a far slower rate. And it doesn't help that I hit a stall a couple of weeks ago. When I see my family every couple of months I get amazement and compliments, though. I keep a positive attitude and tell myself that I'm doing well (and when I need an extra boost I remember that my stomach doesn't touch my steering wheel anymore, LOL).

[alliecat1095 128]

Wow, amazing. Keep it up and you will be at your goal in no time...

[FishingNurse 1,211]

you are beautiful! before and after. you are just glowing now!

[Webchickadee 716]

Fantastic! I see a BIG difference! But the biggest change I see is the HUGE smile on your face now. You look like you're having a great time and happy. Isn't that why we're doing this? We want to enjoy our lives; be empowered to do whatever we want to do, and not be held back. We want access to our dreams.....and now you do, because you took control of your life and future!

Keep up the great work!

[Piplula 709]

Look at you!!!! Beautiful! Keep up the amazing work!

[HalfTheWoman 107]

I can really see a huge difference! Congratulations...keep up the good work!

[chitowngirl 886]

Yes...the difference is very visible. Congrats keep on dancing girl....

[tallysfunny 363]

If you can't see it today, you will one day. Work towards the day that your packaging matches the gift within. You're beautiful and don't let anyone, including yourself, tell you any dang different!! LOL

[Deana 42]

U look great

[lmp817 7]

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I agree that I see my face is smaller and my husband says my breast are smaller. But I still don't see it. I think I am just having one of those weeks were I'm pretty down. Nothing seems to fit me. My closet is empty. food nothing sounds good to eat. Maybe its my new way of deali g with stress. But I normally feel amazing and love the new me. Jut can't wait for the end of my journey. But I really appreciate all the great comments.

[Deana 42]

Stay strong it is all worth it