I woke up this morning and realized: This will be the last holiday season I will allow myself to be single and invisible. By this time next year I will have blossomed into my true beautiful and healthy self instead of hiding behind all of this weight and shame. I am so excited for the adventure ahead. I pray it goes well. I know it will be a tough path, but that the rewards will be so worth it.

Do you remember the day you knew your life was going to change for the better?

You are nearly there!

I'm 10 days post op and I still have that feeling every day! I feel like I've won the lottery!

Jn and Bobbyswife - you bring us great hope! Thank you for your positive posts!

Avhick - you can do this! Keep us up to date once you're out of surgery!

Hi, I'm 9 days post-op and doing great. I lost 19lbs on the pre-op diet and I am 26 lbs down total now! So excited for this new year and all the "new" to come.

And Onward! Look at you go!! Keep up the great work!

I'm 5 days post op, I've lost 6 lbs, and 30 before surgery so 36 total

Made it successfully through day two of the liquid diet. Surgery is in a few hours. Only problem is my throat is scratchy and my nose is starting to feel a little stuffy. Hopefully this is just an allergy that will clear by morning

Prayers for u

At the hospital now. Anxious as heck thinking I'm going to leave anxiety too strong

At the hospital now. Anxious as heck thinking I'm going to leave anxiety too strong

Just breathe! You got this! We'll be here cheering for you.

At the hospital now. Anxious as heck thinking I'm going to leave anxiety too strong

You are strong you have come this far! I know it's hard just relax and soon you be on the Sleeve Side! ???? keep us posted!!

Ok got called in the back saw the doc who said I'm going to do well and I'm now hooked up to the IV

They will give a med to help your anxiety hang there you'll do great

Best of luck Avhick, it's over now and I'm sure you are on your way to a swift, healthy recovery!! Can't wait to hear how you are doing!

I am officially a sleever

Sleever