I can't believe it's only been 2 months since I nervously rolled into the OR for my sleeve surgery. I felt pretty certain this would be great for me. I had my doubts and fears but in my heart I knew this would my best chance to end the up and down battle.

I've been really lucky not to be dealing with any rotten side effects or post-op medical issues. I've had a couple occasions where I hit my full limit and couldn't wait for things to move around. I've had a stall and slight regain that really stressed me out. But I put my trust in this process and stuck to the plan. I tried not to focus too much on where I want to be vs. where I am.

My weight loss picked up again, I'm feeling great, my energy is improving, and I feel normal- like a normal person who doesn't think about food constantly. I'm down 36 lbs and I've dropped 2 sizes. Today I went to a regular size clothing store and fit into things- some XLs were even too big on me! God, that felt GOOD!

Thank goodness for this opportunity. 2016 is going to be an amazing year. Best wishes to all of you contemplating, starting, or working your journey.

Hello Pokeyvenus,well done for your weight loss so far!!!,I've got my op-sleeve in January 8th,just can't wait!!!,I've got only6-7st to lose,but can't lose them!!!!So fed up with the diets!!!!!!!On NHS I wouldnt get it because I. Not fat enough,so I'm paying for it,going to have it done in Prague.Just can't wait when it over and I will be slim!!!!!!How is your family and your friends dealing with your decision,that u had it done???ive just told only my best friend and my boyfriend.Im scared that my work colleagues will be jealous!

Yay! Congratulations!

Hello Pokeyvenus,well done for your weight loss so far!!!,I've got my op-sleeve in January 8th,just can't wait!!!,I've got only6-7st to lose,but can't lose them!!!!So fed up with the diets!!!!!!!On NHS I wouldnt get it because I. Not fat enough,so I'm paying for it,going to have it done in Prague.Just can't wait when it over and I will be slim!!!!!!How is your family and your friends dealing with your decision,that u had it done???ive just told only my best friend and my boyfriend.Im scared that my work colleagues will be jealous!

Hi Kate! Congrats to you on making it happen, even without insurance! I can't believe you're having to go to Prague for the procedure. Best of luck to you. Will you do a follow up program locally?

I haven't shared with many people that I had the procedure. Those who I did tell, parents and siblings, and a handful of friends, were initially worried that I was doing something drastic and dangerous. If I were leaving the country to do it I'm sure they would have flipped out. They began to relax while I was waiting for a surgery date. During that time they did their own homework and they started to see that this was a very good option for me. Now that it's a couple months later I think it's hardly anything they think about. While 36 lbs in 8 weeks is a lot to lose, I'm only started to have a very noticeable loss now. Colleagues have started commenting (positively) and my husband sees changes. If i get really small they may start to worry again. I hope the people in your life are supportive. Enjoy the holiday and best of luck with surgery.

I knew this was ABSOLUTELY the right decision when it was revealed that I lost 30 lbs just on the 2-week pre-op liquid diet alone.

Its been ALL DOWNHILL since (on the scale, that is).

-RC-

Congratulations! I love to read posts like yours!