Spirit Fire 115 Posted May 27, 2012 Thank you for sharing! It truly helps to motivate and encouage those of us who are only a few months out. Your post helps me to know that my 'goals' are attainable. THANK YOU! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatacous 84 Posted May 27, 2012 Karen I'm glad I could be an inspiration please I'll answer any question and yes the sleeve is the way to go I had mine done in lousiana. I had it done on a thrus and by Sunday I was back to my self week but me. They let me come hm Friday u are unable to see any scares at all if any question feel free to ask I feel more u have the better I found this sight a few days ago and wish I had it back then. Good luck. And well wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heatherjojo 1 Posted May 27, 2012 Was sleeves may 13 2010 I tried everything nd I mean everything to loose weight before the operation I weighed 240 lbs. I size 18 Now I am half of me I weigh 120 I find it hard to believe it is me but it is I am a size 4 as to date I drink my Water and coffee I find it settles food I live in small town and no support system. Family. Was really my support I went from 7 pills a day to none today well a vit on the day I was to be operated on they told me I was a diabetic and I said no. And they said yes I am and that would have ment more pills As I lost weight my energy level is so much more I just ran first 5 k. And I do kettle bells which has toned 10 and half inches And if u find uR self not loosing weight it may be inches instead of lbs good luck to all and yes I would do all over again. Drink your Water and exercise Omg ur story is inspiring, well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsdaugherty 28 Posted May 28, 2012 Thank you so much for sharing! I had my surgery 5/18 and your story is the first I have seen with a surgery 2 years ago. I always see stories of people who had surgery within the year. Everyone is always curious of long time success stories. I am so happy for you and thanks again for your inspirational story!! I am so excited to have long success like you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhansen71 257 Posted May 28, 2012 Ladies that are 2 years out, thank you for sharing your stories. Do you have any before and after photos you want to share? We'll take all the motivation we can get. awesome job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatacous 84 Posted May 28, 2012 Hi yes I do an if I figure out how to get them on here I will lol like I said I am 5 tall. An 120 now. Let just says the cops said I needed a new picture lol an still got speeding ticket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites