5 months today!

[scgal21]

Today is 5 months since I got sleeved and down 56 lbs. I can't wrap my mind around how much this has changed my life. I am slowly learning to live in my new shrinking body again. I no longer feel self conscious when I'm out in public. Every time I stepped into a restaurant in the past, I always felt people were judging me by what was on my plate (I'm sure this was all in my head). I can move, excercise and truly enjoy life more now. I don't go to bed every night in pain from my back, hip, knees hurting. I haven't had a migraine in 5 months. I don't need a seat belt extender when flying now. I'm not on any meds....all my labs are perfect. I feel like I've not only added more years to my life, but added more quality years. I have decided to go back to school and have my first class tonight...at 54 yrs old! For those of you who are considering this surgery, do your research to make sure it's the right fit for you, then DO IT. I still have 25-30 lbs to lose, and for the first time in a very long time, I feel in total control of my life. Good luck and great success to everyone on this journey. ((hugs))Dee

[headsntails]

(skinny) hugs back..~ its funny how skinny hugs are just as friendly as 'cuddly' hugs.. YAY SLEEVERS!

[Rainbow]

Dee, I am so Happy for you! All those same benefits have come to me as well and after 2 1/2 years i am still amazed at how much MORE this has changed my life then i ever dreamed! Especially the part about not feeling so unselfconscious and "judged" in public. I only wish it were only in your mind. I have heard those judgements verbalized too many times and know how real they really were. But now there are new simple joys everyday that surprise me, like bending over to tie my shoes, painting my toenails, walking across the parking lot and being OK with it because i am not tired and out of breath! I am still AMAZED at how much being overweight was physically hurting my whole body! Not that i am not in so much pain anymore i can believe how GOOD it feels to not hurt! I am so proud of you for going back to school, this new found confidence brings so much happiness! thank you for sharing your success! Love Rainbow

[AmyTequilahouse]

Congratulations!! You know.. before this forum I always thought I was the only one that felt out of place. I would see everybody smaller than me and I hated it. I haven't been to the mall in years since there isn't anything that fits me. I try to stay away from bars and hang out places because i'm always self conscious of my self. I am very proud of you and how your life is changing. I have a few friends to explain it just like you do. I can't wait to be in those shoes =) Keep up the great work!

[a healthier me]

Way to to go! Congrats on all of your successes!!

[kimmycustis]

You are doing great! I am 3 months out, 44 lbs down since surgery, 59 total. Congrats and keep up the fantastic work!

[sscihal]

Congratulations!!! I still struggle with the self consciousness...it is an amazing feeling to put on my clothes and have them be falling off because they are too big! I still can't see the weight loss except when I compare pictures...its amazing how mental a lot of this stuff is. I have to say that not having to use a seat belt extender when flying was huge. I always felt so embarrassed having to ask the flight attendant for a seat belt extender. I just remember how bad I would beat myself up about it so it was amazing now having flown 6 times with the seat belt actually having extra slack too! That feels really good. It is really nice to not feel so alone anymore. Good job !!

[deesleeve]

Congrats!!!! That is amazing!!!!