Today is my 56th birthday and I weigh 150 lbs. I am so happy I have the VSG. there have been so many birthdays where I have said, "The next one I want to be smaller". Well, that one is finally here! Last year on this day I weighed over ***lbs. 70 lbs gone and only 10 more to go. The benefits are both mental and physical. I fell so free and the insecurity over my appearance is gone. No more embarrassment. I feel happily normal. I can hsop in regular stores now. I just bought a size 6 pant. ...

It is amazing, when I look back, the amount of weight I have lost. Not as much as some, probably, but more than I imagined before my surgery. I only have 16 lbs to get to my goal! So many positives now...
1. Sleep apnea is gone
2. Feet don't hurt anymore
3. More stamina
4. Better balance
5. Much more flexibility-easier to tie my shoes, etc...
6. Dropped from size 22-24 on top to a 12-14!
7. Dropped from 18-20 on bottom to 8-10!
8. I love ...

I am surprised I feel so good. I am still taking pain meds about 3 times per day, but I'm able to walk around and do light tasks. I get tired fairly easily. I am able to drink a protein shake, 11 oz takes about an hour. My goal is 2 per day. Next week I'll start adding soft foods. Haven't had any nausea. I'm sleeping great. My husband said I have quit snoring since coming home from the hospital! No wonder I am sleeping so well. This surgery has already been worth it! I weighed 196 on the day ...