Hi All,

I hope everyone is doing well. I had my sleeve surgery on 5/20. I have lost 24 lbs total since I started the liquid diet the week before surgery. I am very optimistic!! I feel good, no post surgery issues getting my liquids and Proteins in. Surprisingly no discomfort since after the first 2 days. I guess I am lucky there. I just started soft foods. I have been on this weight roller coaster for a long, long time; probably 15 years. Up, down, up, down. I have gained and lost between 50-75 lbs at least 6 times by diet and exercise alone. Unfortunately... I was never able to achieve my goal weight nor was I able to keep it off. So I am truly grateful for this tool. My bigger weight problems started about 10-years ago when I was diagnosed with PCOS and then Type 2 diabetes and later, high blood pressure. I quit smoking 8 years ago which helped chronic breathing issues and annual bouts pneumonia and bronchitis... BUT also caused weight gain. I am also in a high-stress job. I love my job and the pace of my job but it has also contributed to my weight gain thanks to "stress eating". This is all very disappointing since I have always considered myself "athletic" (lol). I like to be outside, I would love to swim, I like to play softball and volleyball. I love to fish and hike. I feel like I am a high-energy person on the inside and I simply cannot wait until my outsides match. The bonus will be to regain my health. I have 3 beautiful grandchildren that I would like to take to Disney World one day but I would like to be fit enough to keep up. Its good to be here... looking forward to interacting with you and being inspired by everyone's journey. Happy Slimming to all!!

KD

Keep up the great work!

Congrats! Welcome and keep on sharing!!

Welcome and congrats! It sounds like you are doing great with your surgery so far. Your story reminds me a lot of my own. I also was also diagnosed with PCOS and eventually diabetes and high blood pressure. Thankfully the only lasting proof of those now are some chin hairs that I happily pluck or wax.

You will be at your goal weight soon. Try to take it day by day and take advantage of the honeymoon period while you have great restriction. If you need any advice I'm glad to help!

optimistic!! feel good, no post surgery issues - no discomfort

@@KD Achieve

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME

ahhhh, yet another smiling face to add to our board

we are all very nice people (especially me )

losing 24 lbs pre-op and post op

you are off to a great start

continue to come to this board

ask your questions

you will find other questions similar to your own

write, read, ask, listen to all of us

great advice, experiences, support

at the end of the day

ALWAYS ALWAYS ONLY listen to your doc, or NUT

they are the official people in the know!!

your health issues will improve or disappear as you lose weight

ie diabetes, high blood pressure etc

good luck

kathy

Thank you all so much. I appreciate being welcomed so quickly. I know I have a lot to learn!!

Welcome welcome! I am relatively new to my Journey as I have my first appt with the surgeon in two weeks, but imso excited and can't wait to get the ball rolling. I already have everything done other than my psych consult which is the week following my appt. I can't wait to be on the "losers bench"!!!

I was sleeves on May 20 also! Good to hear you are doing so great!

Pmed - You'll do great! Stay positive and optimistic.

Jadyn - I hope everything is going well for you too!!

Congrats!!! It's nice to be a "loser" like the rest of us ... My surgery was after yours on 5/27. I just love it that people are noticing some changes like I'm sure they do with you as well. Nothing is better than health and success !! Way to go ????????