WEll today my niece gave my daughter some jeans she never wore, there were a pair of 12s and 11s that I thought were really cute! So I thought hmmmm I may just tuck these away for just in case, after surgery;) when my mom saw what I was doing she said there's no way I will ever get down that low ( I'm a size 18-20) with the sleeve, and if I believe that, than I'm setting myself up for disappointment!

You can absolutely achieve that - I'm currently a size 18-20 and definitely hoping to get down to a 10! I think that with the right motivation and effort we can achieve any amount we set our mind to - of course with some help from the sleeve. I was thinking of doing the same thing - buying a great outfit that is currently way too small and using it for motivation as well. Good luck!

I started at an 18-2o and today I'm in 6's so tell your mom she is right. They won't fit, they'll be too big!!!

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Thanks for the encouragement guys! It just always hurts more when it's your mom! But I will make this my motivation and I WILL fit in those jeans;)

Thanks for the encouragement guys! It just always hurts more when it's your mom! But I will make this my motivation and I WILL fit in those jeans;)

With that positive frame of mind, you're certain to reach your goal. Good luck!

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It's been just less than six months and I'm down from a 22-24 to a 10-12. You WILL get there. Have faith in yourself, exercise, and make good choices when you eat - a no fail recipe for success! Just think, your mom just doesn't the same long term vision, determination, and goal that you have. She will learn something about you as she watches your successful journey.

It's been just less than six months and I'm down from a 22-24 to a 10-12. You WILL get there. Have faith in yourself' date=' exercise, and make good choices when you eat - a no fail recipe for success! Just think, your mom just doesn't the same long term vision, determination, and goal that you have. She will learn something about you as she watches your successful journey.[/quote']

Thank you that is very encouraging! I've never been a 12 and I was a 10 once.....in my dreams.lol

I now I have enough determination to get me through it, I just hope I can withstand all the darn negativity!

I am scheduled for the sleeve in the nxt 5 days my aunt remind me alot of ur mom I was 214 & lost 7.2 lbs in 2 weeks pre op. nw 207.2! My aunt makes me feel so bad about my arms they probably the biggest thing besides my tummy. She says negatively I hope surgery could do something for those arms. I really want to be a better me but negativity from close family hurts the most!