I've been reflecting a lot this week. Thinking about how my life was before I was sleeved. Wondering what my life would have been like if I had not taken the first step to wellness. Prior to getting sleeved I was becoming immobile. It hurt to walk, sleep, etc; things that many of us take for granted was becoming difficult for me. I was taking a back seat to life and it was hurting me emotionally, mentally and physically.

I started my journey at 448lbs. I am currently 324lbs. My goal is 250lbs. Although, I read where many are starting their journey at my goal weight I realize everyone has their own story, their own goals and their own successes. It feels really weird because I do forget that I have lost weight.

Here are a few (not in any particular order) of things that I have experienced during my journey.

• The pain is temporary
  
• Gas pains hurt
  
• Nausea is the worst
  
• I burp all the time
  
• The Slimies are Real
  
• I've learned how to vomit in silence
  
• The vomiting goes away
  
• Eating a Cup of Food is hard
  
• I hate Clear Liquids
  
• Post-Op makes you a stronger person
  
• This is Not Easy
  
• Tastebuds can change
  
• Food is Not Important
  
• Loose Skin
  
• I'm Shrinking
  
• The Scale can make you crazy
  
• Who Knew you can puree almost anything
  
• I don't miss Bread
  
• Toast is My Friend
  
• I can eat anything I want after a year
  
• My clothes are too BIG
  
• I'm Beautiful :wub:
  
• Accept Compliments with a Smile
  
• You don't owe anyone an explanation
  
• Be True
  
• Exercise! :ph34r:
  
• Just Because you can Eat More Doesn't mean you should
  

Awesome n congrats u r doing great

keep up the good work!!!