I decided to get the sleeve done when my I went to my doctor and asked about being able to have a child at my weight. My body was always out of whack and doing weird things so i wanted to make sure. Well her answer is what prompted everything. She said "it will be hard for you to conceive unless you lose some weight" That made my heart drop as what i yearn to be is a mother. How could this happen when I was engaged and happy and found the man I want to have my children with.

That day I decided I was going to start looking into the surgery. It was along 8 month process. 6 month nutrition classes, psych evaluation, cardiac test, constant blood work, 2 week pre op diet, and finally surgery day.

Let me tell you.... The pre op diet SUCKED. It was the hardest thing i have ever had to do. I had constant headaches. Not a regular headache but a headache that knocked me over. It was terrible but i was determined. I lost 10 pounds on the diet so i guess it wasn't too bad.

Then surgery day. I was so excited and ready. It is some slight pain but the worst part for me was the gas pain on top of my acid reflux so i was constantly up walking around the halls. Then the recovery process. The worst pain was getting up from sitting down, laying down, doing anything that required me to get up. It hurt but that pain passed within 4-5 days.

Now I will be 4 weeks post op on 12/15 and i have lost 37 pounds including the 10 pounds pre-surgery. Its mind blowing to realize how much you lose and that it is so fast! I am so excited that soon enough my body will be ready for the baby my fiance and I patiently waiting for!

If i could say anything I would say that it is hard but it is so worth it. I have more energy and confidence that i know will get better with time! Oh and it is NOT the easy way out!

Awesome job!!

Sounds like your doing awesome! Congratulations on your success thus far. Doing the happy dance for you.

Confradulations

@@Catrinaburch2015 you are so right it is a mind game and you have to constantly remind yourself why u made the commitment to change your lifestyle I'm approaching my 3rd week since surgery I'm on pureed food still no vegetables yet sugar free Popsicles sugar free jello and broth just keep your faith and take it one day at a time wish everyone continued success and happiness ????