My journey began on jan. 7,2014.. I was at that time 251. My highest weight was 276. I had diabetes and a liver problem that could get serious fast. So I went on with surgery to see if I could help myself at age 56. I had the gastric sleeve and the beginning was hard. I had a hard time drinking enough fluids at first. Also had a hard time eating small amounts. But as I persevered the weight began to drop off of me. On the 3 month I went to my MD and she checked my glucose level and my liver enzymes.