I am now 16 days post op. I feel amazing. I haven't felt this great for at least eight years. I have so much energy. I don't snore anymore, so I am getting better sleep. No need for a pad in my panties anymore, I can cough and sneeze all I want. No more depression, no more constant coughing. Just amazing.

I have made Cookies galore for Christmas, and I do not feel one ounce of temptation or "I wish I could eat one". I feel liberated that I can make them, enjoy giving them to people and know I am not going to gain any weight this year from Christmas. It feels great.

I remember going in the hospital that morning and wondering if I was doing the correct thing. As the Nurse put the iv's in me, I kept thinking, maybe I shouldn't do this.

No regrets. I feel amazing. Just amazing.

You know that feeling when you slip your pants on, and it buttons with ease---I am there, what a great feeling!

That is so wonderful -- all of the things you mention are just absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy for you and so excited for the future. Thank you for posting this. You're an inspiration!

Hooray and write yourself a post card congratulating yourself and describing how you feel. 6 months down the road when you need the lift-you'll have your own words to remind you what a wonderous thing this is! Congrats and happy journey!

That is awesome. I love hearing things like this, it makes me know all the more this is the right thing for me to. I get sleeved next wednesday and can't wait!! Keep up the great work and I wish you continued success.

i too, am over 2 weeks post-op and have lost 31 lbs since preop......my clothes are looser (i always wore my clothes too big)......although i still havent gotten my endurance back, i wouldnt change a thing.....i can eat whatever i want, just jot much.....so nice to eat without guilt.....soooo weird! love, love, love my sleeve!!!!!!

No need for a pad in my panties anymore, I can cough and sneeze all I want.

Is leakage actually a side affect of weight loss? Will that go away when I lose weight? If so, I'd be ECSTATIC! It's so so so embarrassing!

I'm two days post-op and still very, very sore. It's great to read your post. I don't regret it at all, things have gone pretty smoothly, but I'm ready to feel better.

Is leakage actually a side affect of weight loss? Will that go away when I lose weight? If so, I'd be ECSTATIC! It's so so so embarrassing!

Mine went away immediately. Having 80% of my stomach removed, puts less weight on your bladder.

I'm two days post-op and still very, very sore. It's great to read your post. I don't regret it at all, things have gone pretty smoothly, but I'm ready to feel better.

You should have no pain by the end of the week. This was a breeze for me after having three c-sections 20 some years ago. I even asked my doctor after day two if he really did anything to me! Keep us posted Jenny. Hope you feel better soon.