Ques for Newbies & Veteran Sleevers!

[KristinaRN 54]

I am hoping to be sleeved by the end of the summer, and I have so many things I am excited about! Being able to play with my beautiful daughter, not always tugging on my clothes, feeling more comfortable and confident in my body...so many things! My question is:

*For those of you just starting out like me, what are you most looking forward to in your weight loss journey?

*And for those of you already sleeved, what have been some unexpected positives you have experienced along the way?

I am so looking forward to hearing what you all have to say!

[MissyG 1]

I was just sleeved on Wednesday and I have had a litlle trouble bouncing back but one thing has totally surprised me. My attitude about food is so different, it is like a switch was flipped in my brain. I LOVED food. I was raised on delicious gourmet food. My dad, who is also overweight, did all the cooking and we ate well. I would often accompany him on business dinners and tae in some very high end restaurants. I loved lobster, filet, and oysters Rockefeller by the time I was ten. Any celebration meant a trip to a great restaurant and this carried over into adulthood. I could not imagine that this feeling would change. Now, the thought of food holds no pleasure whatsoever. Food almost disgusts me. I am only excited about advancing to soft food on Thursday because I want more Protein without having drink awful Protein Shakes. I know I will eventually get a "taste" for food back, but I absolutely feel set free. I was a slave to the pleasure of eating. I feel absolutely liberated and can't wait to not be "the fat girl" with my group of friends.

[swizzly 901]

Something that has made me laugh is how people are suddenly telling me they love my hair. Uh, would that be the hair I haven't had cut in six months, and also haven't coloured in ages and has grey roots?? I would guess my face is a bit thinner and they assume it's the hair making me look different.

[KristinaRN 54]

Missy--I can totally relate to the desire to not be the "fat girl" in my group of friends! And I am very inspired by your lack of interest in food, I hope I am as lucky!

Swizzly--That is too funny! They probably feel embarassed to comment on the weight so have to compliment something else! Either way, enjoy the praise!

[kpbrighton 1]

I was just sleeved on Wednesday and I have had a litlle trouble bouncing back but one thing has totally surprised me. My attitude about food is so different, it is like a switch was flipped in my brain. I LOVED food. I was raised on delicious gourmet food. My dad, who is also overweight, did all the cooking and we ate well. I would often accompany him on business dinners and tae in some very high end restaurants. I loved lobster, filet, and oysters Rockefeller by the time I was ten. Any celebration meant a trip to a great restaurant and this carried over into adulthood. I could not imagine that this feeling would change. Now, the thought of food holds no pleasure whatsoever. Food almost disgusts me. I am only excited about advancing to soft food on Thursday because I want more Protein without having drink awful Protein Shakes. I know I will eventually get a "taste" for food back, but I absolutely feel set free. I was a slave to the pleasure of eating. I feel absolutely liberated and can't wait to not be "the fat girl" with my group of friends.

SOOOO great to hear! I am getting Sleeved June 20th and was worrying about just what you talked about. THANK YOU!

[KristinaRN 54]

Only 3 months to go, how exciting! Hopefully I will be right behind you!

SOOOO great to hear! I am getting Sleeved June 20th and was worrying about just what you talked about. THANK YOU!