My own surgeon did not recognize me!

[Damaris67 76]

It's been 5 months after surgery. My own surgeon looked at me standing in the waiting room, STARED, blinked, tried to focus, scratched his head... then heard me laugh and a lightbulb went on!

I look amazing, feel amazing, and still don't drink 64 ounces of Water per day! ha ha!

My primary doctor did every possible laboratory: I'm healthier than ever! My skin is clear, my blood pressure is perfect, my sleep apnea is gone, all the pain and misery is GONE.

WENT FROM SIZE 16 JEANS TO SIZE 5! I look 30 years old!

My teen girls are proud of me... I never dreamed this could happen... but it happened! I can eat everything I want, just a few bites and I'm good. I'm very lucky that I don't have skin hanging all over, just a pouch of fat still in my lower abdomen.

My ideal weight is 129 lbs, that is 23 lbs away... I don't think I want to be that skinny because I'm 45. Hope to stop at 145, size 3 jeans so I can steal my daughter's clothes!!! ha ha

Edited October 24, 2013 by Damaris67

[momoftw0 3]

Amazing! Rocking the sleeve-congrats!

[sonya139 95]

Looking great....congratulations!

[ReEstDec2013 40]

FABULOUS! Congrats!

Edited October 24, 2013 by ReEstDec2013

[Jouselle 45]

Really? You can eat what you want? My doctors have been so strict on what I can eat that I've been thinking of backing out on this.

[Lioness813 52]

Wow congrats..you look great!!! What was your starting weight?? How was your recovery? How much time did you take off work? Continued success to you sweetie!!!

[ReadyNewM3 112]

You looks great!!!! Congrats!!!!!!

[Beach Lover 1,084]

You look fabulous!!

[caroline2 89]

Fabulous! What an inspiration. I wish you much continued success.

[ReDbEaN 654]

Looking great!

[Damaris67 76]

Really? You can eat what you want? My doctors have been so strict on what I can eat that I've been thinking of backing out on this.

I was able to eat everything at month 3. I follow the main rule of Protein first and use LoseIt app to keep track of my Protein intake. But I have no restrictions, except carbonated beverages like everyone else.

Funny thing is that I don't crave the things that I used to love. pizza was my downfall... now I find it disgusting. I don't crave ice cream like before, I rather have greek yogurt instead.

I LOOOOOVEEEE pita chips. I count them, eat them, get full right away.

My opinion is that if you have many restrictions your surgery was not a sucess.

I used the best surgeon in MI, paid him extra $ because he is worthy.

[Puffierus 2]

I was able to eat everything at month 3. I follow the main rule of Protein first and use LoseIt app to keep track of my Protein intake. But I have no restrictions' date=' except carbonated beverages like everyone else. Funny thing is that I don't crave the things that I used to love. pizza was my downfall... now I find it disgusting. I don't crave ice cream like before, I rather have greek yogurt instead. I LOOOOOVEEEE pita chips. I count them, eat them, get full right away. My opinion is that if you have many restrictions your surgery was not a sucess. I used the best surgeon in MI, paid him extra because he is worthy.[/quote']

You look amazing. Your arms look great do you work out often?

[Damaris67 76]

You look amazing. Your arms look great do you work out often?

Thanks. I don't work out at all. It has to be genetics. I'm Latina and my mom is 70 years old but looks 50. Thank you Mom!