So I am officially 131 days post-op and I am down 70 pounds with only 20 more to go. I would be lying if I said it had been easy but I completely love my sleeve now. For the first month I was convinced I had ruined my life but now I appreciate how healthy I am and how slim I am looking!

I really do miss being able to sit and eat huge meals but the sight of a lot of food makes me feel very sick... even now. My hunger is returning but in a different way, I'm only hungry for healthy things now and spend my entire time eating vegetables- fruit makes me sick.

I encourage people to have the surgery but I am 18 and will admit to you all now that I was too young to undergo such a change and it has been a very emotional journey that I wouldn't wish anyone young person to have... Saying that I have a very long future to look forward to and I have the confidence to pursue it!

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Congrats! U took the needed steps towards a healthier u! By having it done at such a young age, many of the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting as an adult will now b avoided! I didn't need it at yur age, but I did 15 years ago (I'm 48 now).....it just wasn't available; only RNY was done at that time, even when the lap band became available, I wasn't a fan of a foreign body being placed n me! Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

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My only regret was not having it done sooner. Congratulations on making a positive choices young sleever!!!

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