Hi, my name is Lindsay and I'm 22 years old.

I had the sleeve done march 14, 2014.

Starting weight :242.4

current weight: 127.6

total weight lost: 114.8

I workout about twice a week but i mainly lift.

I've found that lifting has firmed me twice as fast as any type of cardio.

I love myself but I've learned how this surgery has not only effected me physically but socially as well. I've learned who is really my friend and who is there for me.

and thee isn't anything wrong with that.

id like some bariatric friends so hit me up with any conversation or questions or whatever!

You look incredible! A true inspiration! Thanks for the tip on lifting, although I think being 22 helps with your skin bouncing back a little, too You were beautiful then, and even more so now

Damn girl! You look fantastic. Congrats on the great work and the new you. Glad you've got a positive attitude about the discoveries along the way. You live and you learn and you grow, and it's all good.

WOW! You are AMAZEBALLS! Thank you for sharing, this is so exciting!!!

Congratulations!

Look at u! I wish I would have done this when I was younger! I hear what your saying. So I had a lapband before my sleeve. The 2 things I learned is that people who have never struggled with obesity can be so cruel with their jokes and comments about heavy people. 2nd is that some friends like us better fat for whatever reason. I think at least in my case, we could wallow in pain and misery together. When I did something about it for myself, I also stopped complaining and I think they felt left behind. So the relationships changed. One other thing that was hard that my friends who have always been slim don't understand is that I'm very uncomfortable with people saying I look good or what have you. Not people who have always known me but strangers or acquaintances. Feels creepy. So I've found such a bond with people who have gone through this. I feel more open and secure around them. It's been hard with my skinny-his-whole- life boyfriend, He has said to me, lovingly, why can't you just not eat as much. And I've heard him use the words fat and lazy in anger when referring to clients ( he manages apartments). He would never say those words to me. But at his highest weight of 185 at age 45 and 6ft tall. He just can't comprehend what we go through day to day with food. Sorry this was much longer then intended.

I'm also 22 and getting sleeved on Thursday I'm so nervous but your post shows me that I can do it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

I'm also 22 and getting sleeved on Thursday I'm so nervous but your post shows me that I can do it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

congratulations at taking control of your life!!

You've done a great job and you look fantastic. Congrats on taking control of your life.

Congratulations!!! Looking good!!

Wow! Amazing transformation! Congrats on your success!

Congrats you look great.

Good job! Congrats!

Wow! Big change from before to after!

Awesome! You look great!!

Amazing girlfriend!! Congrats on your transformation! I'm about 11 weeks out so I'm still working on it, but happy with my progress so far too! Cheers to your accomplishments!