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I was sleeved on Jan 17th and I've lost 55lbs!!! The transformation of the reflection in the mirror is almost unbelievable as I can't believe I made this decision, actually followed thru with it and have been living a COMPLETELY different life since. I never thought I would be able to stick to the diet changes, etc prior to the surgery however after the surgery its like my brain was also rewired with the removal of the stomach portion and I have a completely different thought process about food and I don't feel deprived or like I am missing out on anything because of the minor limitations. Does anyone else feel like this?? I have inspired 2 people at my job to go in for a consult with their dr since seeing the success I am having and I can't believe people are coming to ME (the large girl) for health advice and being told how great my body looks. Wow would not believe this could happen if I wasn't actually living it. Best decision I have ever made for ME!! Go Sleeve, keep working your magic on me. Smile...

U look great, good for you!!

Congratulations. I feel the exact same way, never realized I could feel like this and how much I was missing out on due to my size and trying to avoid doing things.

Well I had a similar moment. I too would avoid mirrors for the same reasons and one day last week, I went to the restroom at work and washing my hands I look in the mirror quickly and looked back and automatically tested up because I could not believe the reflection. I still had on some of my preop clothes which to me I should still be wearing, at least in my mind, and I could not believe how big and baggy the shirt and pants were that used to hug and tug in most areas. I am 9 weeks post op and have lost approx 40lbs and people compliment me all the time but mentally I am still the same "big girl" if u know what I mean until that moment that it hit me "wow look at yourself you look great and I am so proud of myself for doing this and sticking it out everyday!!"

Well I had my check up today and I have lost a total of 39 lbs. I still can't believe that this is actually working and that I can handle all the major changes that come with my sleeve, but I love this little thing and I think of it as a little baby that I have to take care of and feed it properly. I also can't believe the way 39 lbs lighter looks on me, the way people react its like it is so major. What the hell did I really look like before, u know? Well it feels great still trying to figure out what to eat, I prefer the liquids now because it's easier. Well I will update in another 6 weeks. I don't weigh myself i let the doc do it .

I confess that I am soo excited that everyone has the same confessions as I do. I confess that I am scared I won't be as successful as others and I won't really lose weight I confess that I have kept my surgery a secret except from my hubby and immediate family, I hate all the questions I confess that I drank a small coke from McDonald's and it was sooo good I confess that I miss being able to take a big bite of a hamburger I confess that I am also scared of the pressure that will come when I really lose a lot of weight, if I do. I confess not having a scale and not wanting one for fear of being a slave to it and having it determine my mood for the day I confess while I think I have lost about 25lbs and I am 5 weeks post op mentally I am not feeling happy, like I think my mood has changed for the worse and I don't know why Finally I confess that while I believe I have the best husband in the world who was always affectionate he is all over me and I find myself becoming a little irritated and I don't know why and I don't want to hurt his feelings but I have lied to him and said my stomach is a little sore to get out of sex some nights. Whey... It feels great to say these things.