This past week has been pretty awesome.

My birthday happened to be my 6th month surgiversary. My lovely wife has planned us a trip to NYC for a birthday present. She didn't book it until after the reveal, just to make sure I was ok with it. Heck yeah I'm ok with it.

Thanks to my sleeve:

I've lost 74lbs.

I'm not apprehensive about flying. We're even flying Southwest w/o preselecting seats. I would never have done that in the past.

We're going to see a broadway show and a Rangers game and I'm not stressed about fitting in the seats.

We're going to a couple if museums and I'm not worried about all the walking.

And I went to get some new clothes because change of seasons plus a trip = I want clothes that fit. I'm a size 14! Not a 14w, but a 14. In Levi's, at the Gap, at Macy's...I am amazed. Just last month I was getting clothes for a funeral and I was wearing an 18 or 14/16w.

Most of all, my self-confidence is making a comeback. I didn't realize how low it had gotten over the years.

Awesome!! Enjoy every minute!

Yippee! Congratulations on your success and what a fun time you are going to have.....

That's is great success. Congrats and happy birthday. Keep it going you are doing awesome.

Great job.

That's great Good for you!

Rock on!

This past week has been pretty awesome.

My birthday happened to be my 6th month surgiversary. My lovely wife has planned us a trip to NYC for a birthday present. She didn't book it until after the reveal, just to make sure I was ok with it. Heck yeah I'm ok with it.

Thanks to my sleeve:

I've lost 74lbs.

I'm not apprehensive about flying. We're even flying Southwest w/o preselecting seats. I would never have done that in the past.

We're going to see a broadway show and a Rangers game and I'm not stressed about fitting in the seats.

We're going to a couple if museums and I'm not worried about all the walking.

And I went to get some new clothes because change of seasons plus a trip = I want clothes that fit. I'm a size 14! Not a 14w, but a 14. In Levi's, at the Gap, at Macy's...I am amazed. Just last month I was getting clothes for a funeral and I was wearing an 18 or 14/16w.

Most of all, my self-confidence is making a comeback. I didn't realize how low it had gotten over the years.

Have a wonderful time. I live in NYC and know just what you are talking about...I used to have the same issues/worries and no longer. I can fit into the tightest theater seat or airline seat now and it's great. I walked a little this past weekend with my sister at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and it was terrific. Also..the tables in most restaurants are really tight as well and there were places I avoided for just that reason. Not any more. Great job...proud of you!

Sounds like an awesome trip!

I flew last month - I have been so scared in the past few years that each time I flew I was going to have to use an extender. I was getting closer and close with each flight I took. There were times I probably looked like I was steer wrestling to get it buckled! I was amazed that 50 pounds lighter, I still had that fear and anxiety when I stepped on the plane. It's probably more habit than anything. It was awesome to sit in the seat and not worry about touching the person next to me. I was able to sit, cross my legs (!), buckle my seatbelt and be comfortable.

I hope you enjoy your trip - it sounds awesome. And enjoy your new skinny clothes.!

That's great! Enjoy!!