I've been sleeved for 12 hours now. I'm skinny now!

Well, not 100%, but I'm now officially on my way.

I can't wait to buy clothes, go swimming with my shirt off, and fit on amusement park rides!

I literally almost didn't go through with it, as my cold feet got pretty icy as the surgery day approached. I was worried about:

A.Dying on the table B.Never eating again C.Missing my (unhealthy) receipt of drawer. D.Not being able to drink alcohol or handle myself in social situations.

I kept thinking "yes, but I'm 331lbs now. I could be 400lbs in 2 years. I'm virtually guaranteed to get Diabetes. I've got 5 young kids, & DAMN IT, I'M GOING TO BE AROUND FOR THEM!"

The positives WAY out-weighed the negatives. I just did it.

I was only in surgery for a little less than an hour. When I woke up in recovery, the pain was SEVERE. I kept thinking "what have I done?" It got easier & easier? By 7:30PM (4 1/2 hours) I was up walking, AND IT FELT GREAT! I went for a longer walk around midnight. Feels great to get up & move.

I know I've got some difficult days ahead of me, & I still hope & pray that I've done the right thing, but I feel that I have.

Great to hear! Good luck on your Journey

Yeah for you! You will see that this is the best decision for freedom. Congratulations !

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulations!! Very happy for you that all went well.

So happy for you! Congratulations, skinny!!!

I got sleeved 2/19 and was in so much pain and when I tried to eat it was nearly impossible, now I'm day 8 post op and it only gets better with each passing day! As long as you takes your time eating and chose the right things you feel amazed by how little food you need to fill you up! So if you start feeling that frustration from eating know it's only temporary! Good luck and congrats ! You deserve to be happy w yourself and your kids are gonna love your new found energy !