2 Months Down Update And Pics

[Merydia710 59]

I was sleeved 2-15-2012, just over 2 months ago. I have had some ups and downs. Overall though I am doing great. Much better than I was expecting to be doing at this point. I started at 320lbs and now weigh 272..

As of today I have lost 48 lbs since before my pre op diet and 40 inches!!! My blood pressure is normal now when it was super high before. I move around so much easier and I find that I can stand and go for hours when before I had to stop and rest all the time.

I think the hardest thing for me is over coming the mental part. I still can't believe such a small amount of food can feel me up. It feels great that food does not control my life anymore. I would eat until I made myself sick before I had this surgery and I could eat monster amounts of food. Now i just have my few bites and move on. I have energy and I feel fantastic. A few people who know I have had the surgery have noticed I have lost weight but other people haven't noticed too much yet. The most important thing is I notice and I feel good. My clothes are falling off me and I have have dropped from a 30/32 tight to a 22/24 that is loose.

I still have a long way to go I just wanted to share my story so far. I love this site it has helped me so much.

I am looking forward to what the future has in store for me and for all of us.

here is an updated pic before and after..

the before is pretty horrible i just wanted it to be as real as possible

[Merydia710 59]

oh and I'm engaged!!! has nothing to do with my surgery or weight loss but exciting all the same

[favoredone 590]

Congrats on all fronts!! You are doing an AWESOME job!!!! Proud of you girly!!!

[nowatgoal 77]

Wow, you're looking amazing! And congratulations on your engagement! (I'm marrying the love of my life in less than two weeks!)

[Carly 56]

Congrats on both major events in your life. You look great!

[FluffyShan 2]

You look fabulous!! Congrats!

I was sleeved on March 12......stalled! &$@% A bit aggravated considering I barely eat anything compared to the old days:)

[angel_nurse_texas 2]

You are doing a AWESOME job and u look GREAT! So proud for u! Congrats on the engagement also! Keep up the great work!

[mnbsleeve 87]

Merydia you are looking great! Congratulations also on your engagement!!! What an exciting time for you! Regarding the weightloss and how it shows or not, I found that early on, even after 35 or 40 pounds, most people could not quite "see it." They would comment I looked good but not necessarily abou the weight. For me, after those first 45 lbs or so, then it started to show, progressively more with each 10 pound loss! Now, I drop a couple of pounds and everyone comments "have you lost weight?!" It cracks me up every time! I think, you didn't notice 50 but you sure notice 2!!!

Anyway, have fun and enjoy all your success. I am sure there is more to come!!!!! :-)

[Jswilbur 42]

Just beautiful. Your whole demeanor changed.....