8 weeks out..the real story..heres myJourney

[missi-smiles]

Hey Yall ! Its been 8 weeks I just wanted to give you my side of the story. I enjoy my sleeve most days. Ive lost 30 pounds now. I did dehydrate right after I got out of the hospital. SO sip sip sip..and no caffeine ! Lesson learned. (I thought what could a little cup of coffee hurt? well. it can hurt alot) Do what the dr says and youll be fine. I still am not hungry and cant eat alot. (which is good) Im now swimming at a local gym. Exercise helps...everything. I feel MUCH better. There will be lulls when you might not feel good bc you arent eating very much..but take your vitamins. ANd I do that every single day. My clothes are falling off me now, Ive also lost 8 inches from my waist, off all BP meds..and suspect that Im no longer diabetic either. Ill have to get my bloodwork this week. Things I can now do that I couldnt do..or had much difficulty doing before...I can tie my shoe..I can cross my legs, I can swim for 40 minutes, I can walk to the mailbox without feeling like Im gonna die..I can shower and clean all part of my body without a long handled reacher..(lol I know thats TMI but Im in the medical field..and we talk about it a lot) I have more energy. I feel like putting on clothes and going somewhere.. laugh more, cry less. I actually just started a new buisness..so I have more time and energy to put into that..I look better. Last year at this time I was already sick. Its too early to say, but Im hoping I get sick a lot less. (so far so good) OK so do I ever regret it? Only if I eat to fast and have to puke..(so dont do that) If you do what your dr says life will be much easier. I am glad I had this procedure, I feel like it saved my life. I was just sitting on the sidelines, now Im a participant. God Bless Yall.mell.jpg1month.jpgsidebefore.jpg

[kdbressie]

Missi, thanks so much for your post. I'm on pins and needles waiting for the 25th. I'm always glad to hear the different opinions and helpful hints. I'm glad you're doing so well. I look forward to the things you mentioned, especially crossing my my legs since I haven't done that in...hmmm...ok, so I don't recall the last time I crossed my legs, so I'm looking forward to that. I wish you continued success!

[brightnessofhope]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Congrats on your progress!

[ArizonaShell]

Hi Missi... your feedback is so valuable!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Those of us that are proceeding after you are always looking for the good, the bad and everything in between. We are so looking forward to the success that you seem to be having! Thanks again and the best of luck to you as you continue your journey!!

[AmyM]

I love your "and don't do that" comments. That is what I need to hear. What not to do. We all know what to do. We have heard it all before. Portion control and exercise, But what NOT to do... that is a whole new ballgame. I like reading the "it happened to me" posts. Its real. Its true. What they told you wasn't a lie.

[SeasonsChange]

Thank you for all of the feedback. It really does help. I just got my date today and I have so many things running through my head. You are looking wonderful.

[missi-smiles]

One more thing ..make sure you have plenty of samples of protein drinks, bc your tastes will change..many times. Good luck and God Bless !

[dynomite]

thanks for your update. It is really great to read all of the different views and experiences. it makes me look forward to when i will be able to share.

[azladyrider]

Hey Yall ! Its been 8 weeks I just wanted to give you my side of the story. I enjoy my sleeve most days. Ive lost 30 pounds now. I did dehydrate right after I got out of the hospital. SO sip sip sip..and no caffeine ! Lesson learned. (I thought what could a little cup of coffee hurt? well. it can hurt alot) Do what the dr says and youll be fine. I still am not hungry and cant eat alot. (which is good) Im now swimming at a local gym. Exercise helps...everything. I feel MUCH better. There will be lulls when you might not feel good bc you arent eating very much..but take your vitamins. ANd I do that every single day. My clothes are falling off me now, Ive also lost 8 inches from my waist, off all BP meds..and suspect that Im no longer diabetic either. Ill have to get my bloodwork this week. Things I can now do that I couldnt do..or had much difficulty doing before...I can tie my shoe..I can cross my legs, I can swim for 40 minutes, I can walk to the mailbox without feeling like Im gonna die..I can shower and clean all part of my body without a long handled reacher..(lol I know thats TMI but Im in the medical field..and we talk about it a lot) I have more energy. I feel like putting on clothes and going somewhere.. laugh more, cry less. I actually just started a new buisness..so I have more time and energy to put into that..I look better. Last year at this time I was already sick. Its too early to say, but Im hoping I get sick a lot less. (so far so good) OK so do I ever regret it? Only if I eat to fast and have to puke..(so dont do that) If you do what your dr says life will be much easier. I am glad I had this procedure, I feel like it saved my life. I was just sitting on the sidelines, now Im a participant. God Bless Yall.mell.jpg1month.jpgsidebefore.jpg

Just curious but how did coffee hurt you? Just asking cause I bought some decaf at first and the second day I was like BLEH forget this and I went right back to regular coffee. Small cup instead of the large soup bowl style I used to drink but now at 16 months out I am back to the large cup again and feel ok

[Watch out world]

Thanks for all of your information!! Congratulations on your success!