I am so excited about the success I am having with the sleeve surgery. I am half way losing my excess weight. I was scared and doubtful having the sleeve ..whether I would be alive or lose weight post surgery. I had the lap band 7 years ago, and it did not work for me. The sleeve was so different. My hunger has really subsided ..I don't think about food much. Exercise has helped me with a stall I had for two weeks. I am enjoying food, but healthier and much, much less. I never thought I was a big ester be just liked sweets too much.. I think our society has forgotten what a decent serving pg size is to not gain weight. I was one of those people. I hardly eat out anymore. And if I do, I am shocked how many calories are in food at a restaurant. I do allow myself to have very little taste of rich foods when I do eat out. " I do want to break the all or non mentally ". One big change post op is my desire for sweets..I was a sugarholic. High fat and high sugar sweets were my binge foods. Now I do not crave these foods, even when they r offered to me. At 60 years old ..that is a miracle in itself. I do not look like my age. More like 45 yrs old, as I have been told many times .I am lucky I did not get the wrinkle genes or saggy ones. . More importantly, my cholesterol and blood pressure has improved since my surgery. I hope to get off my Bp soon. I was so afraid of getting diabetes if I continued on my path of not taking care of my body. I had a brother in law who due to the complications of this disease.

I have struggled with my weight since I was in 11th grade. 20 or so pounds.. Constantly yo yo ing.

Then in my 50 s the weight really started to pack on. My highest was 215. I was miserable. My weight loss efforts looked like this: I had full body lipo suction twice in my late 40's , went to OA meetings , (approx $45,000 for both lipo surgeries ). Went on so, so meny diets. Lose and gain, lose and gain.. The lapband,

liquid diets, I joined and rejoined weight watchers about 30 times in my life. Etc etc etc. So for those who think that having the sleeve was a cop out. Look at my insanity for years. I could have taken a trip around the world for the money I spent on "diets". I am seeing a psychiatrist who specializes in binge eating ( pre and post op )and a nutritionist . I Know the sleeve is a tool ..so I need to make sure I work on my mental state as we'll as l to address my food issues. I starting going to a psych two months before I had surgery, every week.

I have new found energy and health. I am looking to the future. Going to st lucia next month at the sandals resort.. So I am looking forward to sailing, snorkeling, hiking in the rainforest, and sun bathing. I also want to thank members on this website for their continued support. I log in every morning at bariatricpal ..it sets my tone before I start the day..of commitment and determination to achieve my goals for the next 40 years. LIFE IS MET TO BE GOOD.

Fantastic results! You should be so proud of your self :-)

Awesome!!! Keep up the good work. You'll be off your BP meds in not time.

Just amazing, congratulations on beating the sugar monster it is a miracle!! Also congratulations on enjoying life with action and adventrue too!

Congratulations. The trick is to set goals and try to achieve those, which you are doing. Great job. Have fun in Lucia.

Thanks to all for your encouragement and replies.