If you are worried... please read my story

[Shellbell25]

What an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing, you have made me feel so much better! Best wishes to you always!

[sqezybabe]

"CONGRATS" to all of you!!!

Had my gastric sleeve done on 11th April 2011, and apart from having my kids it was the best thing that had happened to me!
I did have breathing problems, and was in hospital for 10 days plus 6 months off work...but it was worth it!!

Now i weight 210lbs...i seem to lose about 1 stone a month, can't eat meat for some reason and only eat about 2 tablespoons of food for each meal.
My clothes size was 32uk, and now its size 22uk but i reckon if the saggy skin wasn't there i would be more like a size 18.

I still don't do much excerise as i suffer with my back, but then i work at a primary school and keep very active there.

My worse habbit then was ice cream. I hate cooking, and laterly i've been picking when doing this and yes i know its very bad but i can't help myself!!!

Anyway...i better go as i could talk for England lol. Be careful all, enjoy this wonderful journey and live your life to the full!!!
Love Mandy x

[Lori89128]

Allie,
You are truly an inspiration!! Surg in 7 days for me! 11/11/11 and I think the positive attitude you speak of will take me a long waaaay! Thank you soo much for sharing! And Hang in there...
Lori~

[Lynda]

Hello Allie: thanks for your amazing story, very inspirational to read, and very emotional too.
I cant wait to have my sleeve done in the new year, then no more diabetes and high blood pressure (hopefully). But at least I will be at a healthy weight, be able to do my activities more effectively with ease and hopefully have more energy. I am also going to have at least four weeks of work to rest and recover (planned sick leave and annual leave). Fantastic work.

[cjoyner]

You go girl! Your story is an inspiration. Good Luck...

[mmarroquin]

Great Story!! Thanks for sharing...

[tesleenmitchell]

Its been about a year since I have looked at getting weightloss surgery. And this is the first post I have read on my return to the option of surgery. brought a tear to my eye because I really am scared/nervous. Before it was always a dream, but now I have the money to do this when ever i feel ready. Thank you for reminding me of the positive side.

[Lea]

We can all relate to your story Allie......I used to drop my husband off at the gym and say I was going to walk...instead I would hit fast food places.....get rid of the garbage and open the Windows in the car hoping by the time I picked him up it wouldn't smell like take out. I was so disgusted in myself. I hit an all time high of 325, 310 at time of surgery and now as of this morning 226, I am feeling so much healthier and confident now. Your story takes me back and reminds me all this hard work is worth it and I didn't make it alone....everyone on this forum helped me along. Congrats Allie....you are a beautiful lady....

[donna1743]

You go girl ,you are a inspiration to all of us that start to have doubt. Thanks soooooooo much. God bless. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. This time next year I'll have a new body..hahaha