just went to find some new pants and a top so that I have something that is "business casual" in my closet.. and pre op I was a 22/24 pant and GUESS WHAT?! size 18 pants fit me!!!!!! I'm SO excited! I'm still wearing a 1X top though (blame on my tatas hahaha) but I started at size 2- 3X tops pre op so I'm pretty happy about that! I know I have a long way to go but I'm on my way folks! SO happy I got sleeved!

the first pic is of me at Venice Beach just before surgery.. weighed 262 lbs there.

the next 2 pics I took today while trying on the size 18 pants!!!!!! YAY! today I am 3 weeks post op and weigh 235.. that's 27 lbs lost so far

I just realized the pics are little but if you click on them you can see the bigger version!

Way to go you fabulous already. I am scheduled with Dr. Ponce de Leon in Dec. I noticed this is where you went. Please tell me everything about your experience. I am freaking out a bit. What was it like was there pain etc... What was it like to have the drain? Is there any way out of that part? Anything you can share would be great. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to follow your success!

When are you going? I am scheduled for the 19th with Dr. Ponce

You at doing great!! Wow, you've progressed quickly. Keep up the great work.

Way to go you fabulous already. I am scheduled with Dr. Ponce de Leon in Dec. I noticed this is where you went. Please tell me everything about your experience. I am freaking out a bit. What was it like was there pain etc... What was it like to have the drain? Is there any way out of that part? Anything you can share would be great. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to follow your success!

YAY! I had a great experience!!! the hospital staff was wonderful. I am an OR nurse in a HUGE level 1 trauma center/teaching hospital so when we drove up to INT I felt a moment of panic because it's much smaller than a typical American hospital LOL but they were wonderful there! check out my pics (the link is in my signature) and see if you can find anyone else on here who will be there at the same time as you because it was fun to be able to compare notes after the surgery. If your coordinator is Trish she will make sure you get introduced to anyone else having surgery with you I felt perfectly safe the whole time I was there. We had surgery Friday and on Sunday went to the Lucerna hotel and a group of us all walked over to Starbucks for juice LOL if you have any specific questions feel free to PM me!

You at doing great!! Wow, you've progressed quickly. Keep up the great work.

thanks OTR! you are one of my inspirations!!! I feel so much better already. It's AMAZING how much better I feel not drinking diet coke all day long or eating crappy food all the time!

Way to go you fabulous already. I am scheduled with dr. Ponce de leon in Dec. I noticed this is where you went. Please tell me everything about your experience. I am freaking out a bit. What was it like was there pain etc... What was it like to have the drain? Is there any way out of that part? Anything you can share would be great. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to follow your success!

When are you going? I am scheduled for the 19th with Dr. Ponce

Paigers- I am getting sleeved on the 17th of December. I will be leaving as your are coming so hopefully we will cross paths so I can tell you all about the experience right before your surgery.

You look awesome!!! Congrats!!

Woohoo!!!

Wow u look amazing. I can really

See the difference, thanks for the inspiration to the ones that are due to be sleeved ;0)

Awesome

you look fabulous, keep up the great work.

Excellent job!