I had my surgery 1/25. I'm 5'10 and my weight on surgery day was 242. Everything went well, and I've actually had a ridiculous amount of energy since the procedure. My first 4 days were a huge struggle to choke down Protein shakes, but on day 5 something clicked and they suddenly didn't taste so bad.

The bad - I am craving food. I'm not hungry but I crave it in the way that a smoker craves smoking even though they are wearing a nicotine patch. It's going to take time to reshape my relationship with food. I also had horrible headaches Day 2-4, bit that has finally stopped.

The good - I feel like I have hope to reach a healthy weight for the first time in a long time. I have energy and feel really, really good. I am excited to step on the scale now.

My goal is to get to 150. I know I can do it, because I weighed that for a long time. I find it crazy that I thought I was fat at that weight!

Thanks to all who share their stories and advice here. It's so nice to have all this support and motivation.

I feel the same way! I was sleeved on 1.26

You can do it! ???? Sending positive vibes your way!

Thanks! I'm so thankful to have found this wonderful place to inspire me, calm me, motivate me. What better network of support than others who are on the same journey!

I had my surgery on 1/20 and i still have problems when drinking the protein shakes. I send you good vibes. You will reach your goal ????