I am in Cyprus at the moment. I am sitting down in the same place as I was one year ago. Then I was waiting for my appointment with the surgeon which was set for 26 th May. Being self pay I was able to say what date would be best for me and my surgery date was 16 th July 2015.

As the old song goes what a difference a year makes ! Last year I was almost 18 stone today I am 11 stone 7 lb and still slowly losing. I am so happy I did this, so if anyone is reading this thinking about it, get sleeved !

What you have accomplished since your surgery is amazing and it should be an inspiration for all the persons that think about getting VSG.

Have a great time in Cyprus!

Take care.

Good for you. Let's hope we all feel the same in a year's time. Well done you!

Thanks Micoxv and Rosie cheeks . You will get there in the end.! I'm doing week 6 of C25k so getting up early to avoid the sun. Think I have startled a few dogs and early morning risers here in the village of Catalkoy! N Cyprus

Outstanding.

You've done great. Excellent post, too.

Have tons of fun and enjoy yourself.

I'm looking forward to being where you are (weight-wise, not in Cyprus!) one I've lost enough so that my breathing is easier, I'll begin walking to start.

Whilst I like the positivity of this thread, what would you say your biggest hurdle has been?

Thanks for the shout out Dub you are not doing too bad yourself!

Rosie I would say my worst hurdle was learning to eat slower. I still do eat quicker than I should but I have learnt to my cost that if I don't slow down I will get the foamies or excess saliva which means a trip to bathroom. Not sick but just very unpleasant.

Apart from that I would say it's been mainly plain sailing. I know some sleevers have a bad time of it but I was very fortunate .