I had my 6 month check up yesterday with Dr. Bad ASS McDaniel in Victoria,TX....

I am 100 down from my heaviest, and 85 down from day of surgery.

I have gone from a tight size 24 to a comfy size 14 and large top.

All my blood work looked great - tryglicerides went from upper 200's to an 80!!

Blood pressure is awesome -

and he says I am a rockstar!

He feels I should be able to get down into the 170's by my one year appt -

Hard to believe.....

Loving life -

Check out my pics

OMG...Congrats..That is amazing. 10 days post op this is just want i needed to see, what an inspiration. You go Girl, keep up the great work.

You are a rockstar! you look great.

You look BEAUTIFUL!! I love the glow you have...Keep up the GREAT work!!

congrats!!! hope to join you soon!

You look amazing! Congratulations on the results of all of your hard work. You ARE a Rock Star!!

ROCKSTAR!!!! I love it!!! You are in inspiration and I hope to be in your position in a few months myself!!!

Fabulous! Congratulations! You look great!

Gorgeous!!!

Hi Shannon,

I want to congradulate you on your weight loss. I took a look at your pictures and I must say you look great, what a difference. I am having my surgery March 11th and would like to know how you felt the first two weeks after surgery. I am very interested in the sleeve surgery. I have been going back and forth regarding gastric bypass or the sleeve. What made you decide to go with the sleeve?

Thanks Shannon,

Cheryl

Hi Shannon,

I want to congradulate you on your weight loss. I took a look at your pictures and I must say you look great, what a difference. I am having my surgery March 11th and would like to know how you felt the first two weeks after surgery. I am very interested in the sleeve surgery. I have been going back and forth regarding gastric bypass or the sleeve. What made you decide to go with the sleeve?

Thanks Shannon,

Cheryl

The hardest thing was the liquid diet for two weeks after surgery! Honestly, I would watch the food network 24/7! I wanted to eat!! After that, everything was EASY! I chose the sleeve because it scared me less than having my guts re-arranged....and I KNOW it was the best choice for ME! I can eat anything I want - just smaller portions...and portions were my problem!

The recovery was easy - really, for me anyway.

I am not worried about Vitamin deficiencies and being malnourished.....

I just "reset" my stomach!

I hope you choose what's best for you - and it is awesome you are taking the steps to have a healthier life! Good luck!!

I had my 6 month check up yesterday with Dr. Bad ASS McDaniel in Victoria' date='TX....

I am 100 down from my heaviest, and 85 down from day of surgery.

I have gone from a tight size 24 to a comfy size 14 and large top.

All my blood work looked great - tryglicerides went from upper 200's to an 80!!

Blood pressure is awesome -

and he says I am a rockstar!

He feels I should be able to get down into the 170's by my one year appt -

Hard to believe.....

Loving life -

Check out my pics

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Wow...u are looking great

Hi Shannon,

thank you for your response. Right now I am more in step with you. I really do not feel very comfortable with the Bypass surgery for the same reasons that you mentioned. I just feel so worn out from all the dieting have done over the past 12 years with no lasting results. I need a new direction, I am just tired of being tired and fat. Your 1st two weeks sounds like it was a little tough but you made it thru and now I know what to expect for myself. I kinda realize the 1st month is about getting on track and following what the doctor tells me. Thanks again and keep me posted on your progress.

Awesome

Thx Doamondeyed