himalaya62

Btw.....has anyone read Al Roker's book? If so how was it and is it worth buying?

I get it! I'm in marketing and the skinny girl always gets the business. That's the type of world we live in. No matter how good I do my job it never fails. Oh well......I'm catching up to that skinny girl and business is also improving! But most importantly I did it for me, my health and my family. I hope Gov. Christy is successful but I agree.....should've had the sleeve!!

Way to go!! Congrats!!

Keep your eye on the prize!! Completely normal what you are going through! We are here for you and you will do great!! I'm 3 months post op and haven't had one second of regret!! I'm so so happy I did this! For once its all about me! Praying for you and try not to worry.

Love the short hair!! A-fricken-dorable!!!!!!

Good luck! We are all here rooting for you!!

I can't wait to go on a roller coaster again!!!! Cedar Point better be ready for me!!

You're always welcome to come visit me! I have plenty of room!! We can share ideas and exercise together and talk nurse talk. Although I'm not a midwife but always wanted to be a L&D nurse. Just never happened and now I'm 50. Doubt anyone would hire me without L&D experience.. Besides I love my job in marketing home health.

You will do great! Trust me! Second thoughts are so common but it's all so worth it. 3 months ago I wore a size 22 and today is my 3 month surgiversary and I am 50 lbs lighter and in a snug size 14. I'm hardly ever hungry and feel AWESOME!! You will to! Good luck and keep your eye on the prize!!!

Today is my 3 month surgiversary!! Sleeved on 2/4/13. Starting weight 258 and today I'm 208. Was a size 20-22 and today i bought size 14 shorts in the misses department. Looking forward to onederland! Congrats you all for doing so well.

Hahaha. Actually I'm in Cape Coral FL one hour north of Naples. It's nice being in the sunshine and near beaches but I sure miss the rolling hills and pretty flowers and trees too. And my friends and family of course.

Maybe I'll just find something local then. Naples FL is the plastics capital of the country next to Beverly Hills. ???? But it costs do much! Maybe I can go back to Cleveland clinic Florida or Tampa. I'll research and thanks again for the info.

Great! My e mail is himalaya62@aol.com

That's very cool. I'm originally from the Cleveland area and myninnkaws live in Johnstown. I have family in Bridgeville too. I know Wheeling from Oglebay. Go there every year with the girls for a girls week away!!!!! I live in Florida but I'm in your area once a year. Thanks for the tips. The plastic doctors in Florida want mucho dinero!!!

YOU GO GIRL! Now that's the positive attitude that is needed to be successful! We are all in this together!!

Beautiful lady!! And you look so healthy and happy too! Congrats!!WOW!!

Beautiful!!! Way to go!! You look so happy and healthy!! I can't wait till I'm there! Congrats and thanks for sharing!!!

I LOVE YOUR STORY! Thank you! I'm 3 months post op from Florida and did wonderful but I was a lucky one to have my insurance cover my surgery but I love reading the TJ stories. I'm also a medical professional so I understand everything you were talking about! You are awesome girl! Love the pics! My question is this.....I know I will need some plastic work done in a year or two. You said Cecy knows some doctors. Do they have the same loving care and concern for their patients as dr Kelly does? Will she give us names so we can research as well? I know my insurance won't cover that so I am looking to go to MX for that work. Thanks so much! You rock!!!

What about us buckeyes who are from Ohio but lives elsewhere? My heart will always be in Ohio and I even had my surgery at Cleveland clinic albeit in Florida. Someday I will live in Ohio again. It will always be my home.

I used to live in Burlington NJ back in the 80's. I'm from Ohio but I know reside in SW Florida!!

I should be exercising more too but I have to honestly say I am moving about a whole lot more now that I'm thinner. Wish I could stay away from a taste of ice cream or crackers once in a while. I'm so busy in my life that I sometimes forget I ever had anything done. That's how good I feel. I need to lose another 15 lbs before June 20!!! I can do it!!!

Praying for a speedy recovery!! You'll do great!!!!

How's my February Sleevers doing??? I miss talking to you everyday. Funny how we get back to our everyday life of working, family, and school and not so focused every second on our sleeves. I sure am glad I did this though. It feels great to be 50 lbs lighter!!! Hope you are all doing well!!!

God bless you Honey! You have been through so much!! We are here for you through this amazing and wonderful journey to a better and healthier life. You are doing this all for the right reasons. Best of luck and use this forum for good advice and support!