Ten years (yes, ten years ago) I started researching weight loss surgery! I finally decided to proceed and was approved in June. In mid-July I started a 4 week pre-op diet where I lost 20 pounds. A few days before surgery I started doubting my decision...was this too drastic?...would I be successful?...would I be able to handle this?...what if something went wrong?...should I give dieting ONE MORE TRY? Thank goodness I did it! I am now 6 weeks post op and am down a total of FIFTY POUNDS!! Am I excited? Heck yes! I set a goal to lose 50 pounds by my birthday in November and reached it 5 weeks early. My next goal is to be down 75 pounds by Christmas. I did not tell my parents about my surgery and can't wait to surprise them when we go to visit. I am so glad that I finally decided to do this and now I keep wondering why I waited so long! What WAS I thinking? Better late than never. Good luck to all sleeevers---your stories are inspiring!

That's fantastic. Very encouraging. I'm getting sleeved in two weeks

Awesome progress and they will be shocked...My only regret was waiting to long before I was sleeved.

Thank you for posting this... Pre-ops like me need this reassurance!!!! My surgery is scheduled for October 15th & I am starting to ask myself the same questions. I'm having nightmares about 2007 when my surgery went awry and then imagine sending my children off on the bus on the morning of October 15th, knowing what happened before. Logically I know that mistakes are rare and my surgeon is going to be extremely careful with my surgery but it's still scary as hell. Logically, I know that if I want to know my grandchildren, I have to do this and I finally got up the courage to tell my oldest son what I am planning to do. I was going to hold off because I didn't want to frighten him but the moment seemed right. He's twelve and knows what happened the last time, but when I shared this with him he was so sweet and supportive- not scared at all and knows that I need the help. In my head, I know this is right, it's my insecurity and fear that is getting in the way of a bright future with my family. Anyone have a fast forward button???

Awesome progress and they will be shocked...My only regret was waiting to long before I was sleeved.

Same here, I constantly wish I would have done this sooner. I will sit and think if I would have done this when I first went to the seminar two years ago I will be a my goal weight NOW...but like you said Susan better late than never

I have five children and didn't tell them what I had done until after I had surgery. (They thought I went to a workshop). I didn't want to worry them, so I understand,LBD! Good luck to those of you having surgery soon. Some days are difficult, but the results are well worth it!

I also researched weight loss surgery over a long period of time. I entreated the insurance company and wrote letters. I finally turned to going to Mexico and paying for it myself. I researched this route for over three years. I am glad that I did it and I only wish I had done it a whole lot sooner.

I was on a list for 4 years and the last 2 years I started to really research the WLS. When I was finally contacted and was encouraged to get the sleeve I started to really look into it...Spent so many hours looking at the good the bad and ugly of it and decided no matter what it was for me..Of course I was silly to think that it was going to be a piece of cake which it was not for me personally...I had 5 months of issues because of the surgery..

Would I do it all again..Yes I would..I am down 160 lbs. The number reels in my head...I have lost the exact weight I was when I married my husband..NOT proud to admit that but I know 100% that this was right for me...I was existing not living....I can't sit still now...I am on the run all the time...Can't even sit to long and watch a movie..I want to live, live and live make up for so long without my life....No matter your fears or what you experience you will rise to be the person you were inside and Celebrate you for the rest of your life......I know I am going to!!!!!

Wtg!!! I'm 12 wks and have only lost 18. I started at 174 (band revision) so I knew Id lose slower but seeing ur loss has made mine look ridiculous. Congrats on the loss...

Wtg!!! I'm 12 wks and have only lost 18. I started at 174 (band revision) so I knew Id lose slower but seeing ur loss has made mine look ridiculous. Congrats on the loss...

You are not alone! Im a revision too and am so tired of people asking me how much I have lost. (not that much) I dont count anyhow..and im not perfect..but yes I can relate to the slow loss:) I still have 45 pounds to loose =/