Paola

Congrats!!! You are awesome, you always have a word of wisdom for everyone.

Last Sunday I saw one of my mom's good friends, he had not seen me since January of 2011, and I must have been around 360-370 lbs back then. When he saw me he stared at me for a few seconds and told me I was skinny! Never has anyone ever called me skinny, skinny and Paola have never been used in the same sentence. What an awesome feeling! Granted, I am no way near done, but its awesome when you efforts are acknowledged. Thank you Jesus! For I know that without him this would not be possible! I love my sleeve!!

Thank you people!

I had the drain for a week, I agree with you it didn't hurt when they took it out. I remember the Dr's helper said take a deep breathe, but it was out by the time I took that breathe, all I felt was a slight suction.

This might be a stupid question, but what is a drain?

On average, how long do you stay at the hospital after being sleeved?

Thank you

Did you know our minds can play nasty tricks on us? For a few weeks now every time I saw myself in the mirror I kept seeing myself like I was when I was almost 400 pounds. Even though I have lost over 100 pounds I couldn't see the weight loss. And that is an awful feeling, in my head I was thinking no matter what I do I can't get rid of this fat. I had not voiced my concerns because everyone at my house, and my extended family are always complimenting me on the weight loss, and I guess I didn't want them to think I was crazy, or fishing for more compliments. However, this morning I just blurted it out to my sister, what did she do? She showed me this picture of me when I was almost at my highest weight, and it is so true that a picture is worth more than a thousand words. I couldn't believe that was me. I felt such awe at all I have accomplished. I think it takes our minds a while to catch up with the reality of the weight loss. I also learned that sometimes we shouldn't keep things inside, we should talk, even if it sounds crazy to us. I am not where I want to be yet, but I am so close I can taste it! And no mind games are going to distract me from my accomplishments anymore. Here is the picture my sister showed me. Here is a picture from the beginning of June, 2012

Last night while I was drifting off to sleep this question popped to my head: What happens with the staples? Are they left in your stomach forever? Do they rust? Do they come loose at some point?

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Thank you all!!!

Thank you all . I got the dress from Ross.

Thanks!!! I have been busy now that I am working again, but even though I don't post much I still read alot.

Thanks so much ladies