Hello all, I'm 7 months out as of November 30. In a few days I'll celebrate being 44 yrs young. At 166 pounds well below my 1st goal of 185, then 2nd goal of 175 with a height of 5'9"+ I can say I'm smaller than I was at 13. I could not have dreamed being below goal this soon. I can go up amd downstairs with not being out of breath, cross my legs, take up less space in the chair. Park farther from the store walk long distances. And get all my protien intake done. I love my sleeve. :-)

The hardest part has been your head realizing how your body has changed. I tried to still wear plus sized clothes but had to come to grips with shopping on the "other" side of the store. Challenges have come during the weight loss journey my mother was ill and died in October. August my gallbladder had to come out. A kidney stone in November and a sinus infection now. But thankful I'm still healthy and can celebrate memories of my Mom with my family this Christmas & New years. How are you feeling?

7 months out - I love my sleeve. :-)

da1stladie

136 lbs

OMG, is that what you said, lost???

wow - thats terrific!!!!

you must feel so wonderful!!!, healthy et al

condolensces about your mom passing

you will have wonderful memories of her

all you other health issues too - behind you right???

44 years young around the corner.....

great age, i remember it well

to answer your question..........i'm doing great too

keep up the good work (i know you will!!!)

congrats

kathy

Edited December 7, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

Hello all, I'm 7 months out as of November 30. In a few days I'll celebrate being 44 yrs young. At 166 pounds well below my 1st goal of 185, then 2nd goal of 175 with a height of 5'9"+ I can say I'm smaller than I was at 13. I could not have dreamed being below goal this soon. I can go up amd downstairs with not being out of breath, cross my legs, take up less space in the chair. Park farther from the store walk long distances. And get all my protien intake done. I love my sleeve. :-) The hardest part has been your head realizing how your body has changed. I tried to still wear plus sized clothes but had to come to grips with shopping on the "other" side of the store. Challenges have come during the weight loss journey my mother was ill and died in October. August my gallbladder had to come out. A kidney stone in November and a sinus infection now. But thankful I'm still healthy and can celebrate memories of my Mom with my family this Christmas & New years. How are you feeling?

Awesome! You're just a little ways ahead of me and it's great to hear your success! I'm about to take a long international flight and not only do I know I'll be comfortable on the plane, but my clothes packed better in my suitcase! Who realized all the little perks of losing weight? Love my sleeve!

Congrats da1stladie. You're doing terrific. Being able to move and climb stairs....to breath easy and enjoy the little activities...that's what it's all about. Those things are way more valuable than a number on the scale.

BTW I moved this thread out of the veterans forum. The criteria for veterans was recently changed to 1 year post op.

Congrats da1stladie. You're doing BTW I moved this thread out of the veterans forum. The criteria for veterans was recently changed to 1 year post op.

Oops. Then I'm not a veteran either! I missed that.

Oops. Then I'm not a veteran either! I missed that.

Me too.

Hit 6 months a week and a half ago and now I don't qualify anymore. Hmmmm

Didnt know that its now one year! So many things have changed on this site since it's all the sites together. Thank you :-)