Kristi71

Thanks everyone! I need to figure out how to post pics. Can I add to this thread? Although I've read this site for months I only just joined tonight so I haven't figured it out yet. At pixie dust....only you know if this is for you. It's a big decisions with possible risks. I was over weight for 20 years and was up and down. With every up came more weight. Turning 40 I was done. If I did this another 20 years is be 60 and have missed out on the majority of my life. Enough was enough. I wish I had the will power to have done it through excercise and eating right! I just needed extra! Now I wish I would have done this 10 years ago. I haven't had any complications, my surgeon says the surgery was meant for me. I didn't have any issues such has diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea etc. just fat! But I know being fat would have killed me eventually. Like I said this was the best decision I have ever made for myself! I wish everyone the best of luck, it's tough but a different kind of tough. If you need support just hollar, I'm here for you!!!!! Hugs from Illinois

Your surgery will be here before you know it! You will experience so many emotions right up to it. Hang in there. It's tough being picky. Unfortunately my tastes didn't change like others. Veggies are still nasty lol! I eat many of the same foods daily. I'm learning how to cook for me and my family..... I live on dairy cheese milk yogurt cottage cheese low fat beans etc. Those are my staples with a mix of other things. Maybe you'll be lucky and your taste buds will change. Try to remain open and optimistic!

Thanks everyone! I need to figure out how to post pics. Can I add to this thread? Although I've read this site for months I only just joined tonight so I haven't figured it out yet. At pixie dust....only you know if this is for you. It's a big decisions with possible risks. I was over weight for 20 years and was up and down. With every up came more weight. Turning 40 I was done. If I did this another 20 years is be 60 and have missed out on the majority of my life. Enough was enough. I wish I had the will power to have done it through excercise and eating right! I just needed extra! Now I wish I would have done this 10 years ago. I haven't had any complications, my surgeon says the surgery was meant for me. I didn't have any issues such has diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea etc. just fat! But I know being fat would have killed me eventually. Like I said this was the best decision I have ever made for myself! I wish everyone the best of luck, it's tough but a different kind of tough. If you need support just hollar, I'm here for you!!!!! Hugs from Illinois

I had the gastric sleeve 9/25/12 and am down 90 lbs today. Started out at 255.5 size 20/22 pants and 22/24 shirts. I'm now wearing a size 10 in jeans and a large or medium in shirts. I bought my first dress just because... No wedding, funeral etc! I feel great. I'm struggling with food ideas. I'm super picky when it comes to foods so any ideas would be great. Best decision I have ever made for myself tho. Good luck to every one out there!!!