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tonight I went out with alot of people I havent seen since my op for a 21st, I can tell I have lost alot of weight just by clothes I wear having to be replaced etc and people say, especially tonight, but does anyone still see themselves in the mirror they way they did pre surgery? Lots of photos were taken tonight, and looking at them logically I can see a big change in them, but when it comes to me looking at me in the mirror I still see the big guy I once was, I have stated to people I just cant see it, they think Im nutty, but I just cant. Also on a side note, dont you hate when people say, "Wow you look so good.... not that you didnt look good before":blushing:

After reading some of the comment on here, something clicked in me, i realised there is no "shame" for lack of a better word in being proactive in taking control of your health, and decided to announce it on my Facebook 2 years out, not only do i feel freer, but hope others now may be aware of this as an option. Thanks for opening my eyes guys! Personal choice on what and who to tell, but was quite liberating

Hi Im 2 years out, I lost 125lbs in first 7 months, and have maintained since

I initially told people I was unwell and it prompted a lifestyle change, that was until I ended up working at same hospital I had my operation, staff recognised me by name and word spread, but it ended up quite well as they would get me to come in and speak to fresh post op sleevers, was quite rewarding, I am no longer there, its completely up to you what you tell people, its funny isn't it though that people think they entitled to know what is going on

thank you! I will be checking it out!!

Can you send me a link? thanks

I never measure, I just eat slowly and "listen" to what my body tells me, everyone is different, what works for some doesn't always work for everyone, don't think you are wrong cos someone else does it one way, you will find what works for you, can be frustrating, you have lightbulb moments, you have down days, and you have amazing days, take each day at a time

:001_rolleyes: I have found the last two days i could turn around and snap at anyone insight just for looking at me, this isnt me at all, I had to leave the room yesterday because more than one person was talking and it felt like a hammer in my head, hoping passes very soon.

Wow Paul! Congrats on your loss, Amazing job

Hey Guys, would love to hear about the support you have had post sleeve? Not much around I have found and would love to have some ideas of local support

Here Congrats to everyone on their journeys and those about to embark

I never thought I would ever get here in my life and now I have, thank you guys for all your support and encouragement, my new life starts now

wowee, I joined here 2 years ago today pre surgery, not in wildest dreams did I think I would be where I am now

Thanks laylasmojo jimmyhank congrats on making what I believe will be one of the best decisions of your life can completely relate to being nervous excited and scared but in the log run its worth it Cant wait to see your goal pics! Good luck

Thanks guys There are times when I thought I never would get there, been hard work, but all worth it, I still look in the mirror and see myself as I was before, only in photos do I see what I look like now, thats abit strange I guess seeing yourself for so long as I was has warped my vision somewhat. Thats why I did the one leg pic, also that and my nephews thought it would be hilarious cos its like "the biggest loser" @coops Im not sure what is the best thing, as there are so many, I actually can enjoy food now without over doing it, I dont feel like I am a slave to it, i eat to live not live to eat, I like going into stores and buying the same size as most other people, not being as shy when meeting new people, sitting where I want without fear that I wont fit or the chair may not be sturdy enough, also just having more energy to do things are the best things about getting to my goal. I love this board, great to see everyone from pre sleeve to goal weights and beyond, just reading what people say, their obstacles makes you feel not alone, nor are you going crazy, im def stick around If I can do it, anyone can and I cant wait to be there at the finish line for all of you! xoxo

Journey

Thanks Sarah, you'll be there so quick you wont even know, if someone told me in 7 months I'd be there I'd never believe them, but its true

That is awesome, congrats Its the best feeling, cant wait for you all to experience it too!

Hey guys Im 9 months out and have lost just over 120pounds, best thing I have ever done for myself, go through good and bad times, but the good out weighs (pardon the pun) the bad completely, you do go through a grieving process for food, and what you were like before at times, frustration, like breaking all bad habits, and now I wonder how food held me hostage for so long, as it has completely become a case of eat to live, not live to eat. I havent told alot of people about my surgery only close family and friends, that can be the hardest part at times, Im not sure what it is like where you guys are, but here so much social interaction is revolved around food, for example this week I recently started a new job, and as a getting to know each other exercise they had a bbq, and being a male people expect you to eat alot, so you figure out ways of distraction to get out of eating which is really foreign concept. Just remember during the hard times, in the long wrong it will be the best thing you have done, I now have that much energy, living life the way it was ment to be lived.... also save some $$$ you need to replace clothes quite regularly

I have found it comes and goes, at the moment Im going thru a no hunger stage, where I literally have to force myself to eat something, I too was in my first couple months disappointed as I had hunger and wished I didnt, dont feel bad, because as I said now Im not feeling it at all.

Just remember the old saying "Less fat, more meat" its true

Congrats you look awesome, must feel good to be double digits Good on you!!

Go TTGirl you'll be shocked how quickly recovered you are, nervous are normal :001_smile: you'll be great

I have only just started I'd like to more but I find myself getting tired really quickly, but to expect I guess

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