My Super Fast (But Long)Sleeve Story.

[Helen the Cat 42]

Dear Merydia710,

Thank you so much for sharing your story.! There isn't one of us here that hasn't felt shy about discussing our weight issues in public! But most of us feel so comfortable here, because everyone of us has had the same problem, struggle, issue, etc!

I am 62 years old (OMG that sounds OLD!) and can not remember a time when I did not have weight issues! I can remember my Dad yelling at me "just HOW much DO you weigh now Kathy?" when I was a child of 8 or 10! Sadly, he did not live to see me almost at my goal weight! I know he loved me, and his questions were voiced out of concern, he too struggled with weight when he was older. But it hurt me deeply when I was a child and even more when he kept on criticizing my weight when I was an adult!

I have tried EVERYTHING since I became an adult to lose the extra weight. And I mean EVERYTHING! I have spent a fortune on weight loss products, gimicks, equipment, etc. And nothing worked till I got sleeved 8 months ago. I am SO thankful for my sleeve!

I too was self pay, and went to Tijuana, Mexico to have my surgery. I cashed in one of my retirement 401Ks to pay for the surgery. I will probably never be able to retire now, but I don't care! I am finally at a size where I love the way my body looks and feels. (Well I can't say I am in love with how I look naked, way to much saggy skin!!! But I keep my clothes on most of the time! Sorry if that is T.M.I.!!!) I am 8 months post op, and have lost 100 pounds. I am 8 pounds from my goal. The last few pounds have come off SO slowly, but I keep plugging along, trying to get rid of them.

Please keep posting, telling us how you are doing. We are all encouraged by progress reports. It gives us all the needed motivation to "keep on keeping on" when we get discouraged. and we love to see progress pictures! Keep posting. And let me welcome you to The Loser's Bench!

Love and Hugs and Prayers!

Kathy D (alias Helen the Cat)

[kdippy 36]

Kathy D, this is to you from Kathy D. lol

I too am older, at 53, and I too did this for my self. I'm 50 pounds down, but only 2 1/2 months out of surgery. Wow what a feeling. I was wanting to retire, from teaching in a couple years, but now, I'm ready to continue for more. I love, the new me, and can't wait to see, the newer me, in another few month. I just want to say, good for you. Talk soon. Kathy Dipzinski

[Felicia 28]

congrats on being sleeved. I have been sleeved for almost 3 months now and I love it. There are times that I get frustrated with it, but overall I am happy, healthy, and still losing weight. Thank you for sharing your story, I enjoyed reading it. Good Luck and congrats again!