I was sleeved 3 months ago on May 11th. However, my journey actually began in 2011 when my doctor suggested that I consider a lap band. Unfortunately, I was injured and the next 4 years was devoted to healing & regaining my mobility. Mid year last year I finally was able to take steps to continue on my journey.

I have to admit, although weight loss was a great benefit, it was not the reason I decided to pursue the sleeve. I am diabetic and my A1C continued to rise, despite the medications. Looking at my family history I knew I would be destined for multiple insulin shots each day unless I was able to get it under control. Pre-surgery my fasting glucose on medication was 145, and without medication it was well over 200. My doctor stopped my meds 2 days before surgery, and a mere 2 hours post surgery my glucose was 99. I have maintained a 90-115 sugar level since then.

Good & Bad .... well, the hardest part for me was the 2 "hell weeks" before surgery when I couldn't eat much, yet my family was still eating normal meals. I had my food funerals & hissy fits, but then I got over it. I have not had much "bad" since then. I have had no side effects, beside hiccups. I have not gotten sick, nor have I had any dumping. I have had a few stalls, but within a few days, once I made some adjustments, I was back up & running again. I walk 4-5 times per week and just completed my first 5K last night.

So, after more than 4 years, a stint in physical rehab to regain the use of my muscles, and countless hours of fretting, I am currently down almost 77lbs. My sugars are great, my BP is normal, and my apnea is manageable without a machine.

@ - awesome, job.

we have about the same stats -

It sounds like you have dealt with a lot but look where you are now! Well done to you.

wow that's amazing progress im hoping to be rid of the meds and the cpap machine once ive lost the weight as well

Look at all you have achieved... You shoud be very proud of yourself !