Well here goes, I got to my heaviest weight 334 and decided I need to make serious changes. I am 37 but like most I can lose weight but can't keep the weight off. I went through the year long screening and education process for insurance to cover the surgery. My surgery day was July 16, 2013. I did a 10 day liquid diet and lost 19 lbs. My surgery went smooth with very little pain and no gas pains or nausea. I worked myself up so much before the surgery I almost left the hospital without doing the surgery. I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights and went home, hardest part of going home was the watching all the commercials about food and watching my kids eat. I started my soft foods on July 30 and have been doin great, I never even think about food much anymore, I have to tell myself to eat 3-4 times a day. As of August 9th I am down to 288 and feeling great, still learning to listen to my sleeve but enjoying getting energy back and watching the weight fall off.

Welcome. And congratulations!

Congrats. Keep workin' it.