...to LIVE!

Had my surgery done on October 1, so still in the healing/liquid diet process...

my journey started almost 3 years ago when I was having problems with my knees due to arthritis, and therefore was gaining weight due to inactivity. I was only working temp so I didn't want to start up the process after going to the first seminar and finding it could take several months...

...advance forward over 2 years and I was finally on track again; was full-time, had FMLA, and was covered for the surgery; and let's not forget the weight I had gained since I first started thinking about the operation.

There was no doubt that I was going to get the sleeve from the first seminar, it seemed like the best choice for me; and well, for ANYONE... the lap band was too "flexible" for me, didn't like that idea; nor of going to the dr regularly just to have it adjusted. The bypass seemed so drastic, plus you HAD to take all kinds of Vitamins as your body would not absorb them anymore... PASS!

So here I am, one week after surgery, down 25 pounds and feeling good already.

I have a LONG way to go, but with the support of my medical team, family, friends, and the VST, all will be good!

Thank you EVERYONE! :wub:

Good luck, Big Girl! It sounds like you're on track and doing well!

Amazing! I love your attitude, it is contagious! Congratulations on your success so far!