3 Month Update! Im 23 Years Old!

[brittneyly 22]

Im 23 and 5'3"....So I recently went shopping and found that I am finally in regular size clothes!!! WoooHooo!!! My sleeve date was May 1st. Starting weight 257-18w & 2x tops---today 199- ..........14 & 16 REGULAR JEANS & L tops!!!! Notice I also hit Onderland!!!!! I am currently in a stall and have been for at least a week or so! I try not to weigh my self everyday... for the last 2 days I've worn dresses! I never thought I would but they look amazing! As you can tell I'm very proud of my self. It wasn't but maybe 6 weeks ago I was on here crying thinking I wasn't going to drop anymore weight...I have stalled ALOT!!! But hey slow and steady is fine with me. I have noticed I'm starting to have extra skin in my breast area...SRY TMI!!!!! I will have plastics sometime in the near future after I hit my goal. I'm shooting for 160-----140 would be amazing----who knows... Im going to let my body decide. My husband loved the old me, but is wild about the new me.... I do sometimes "miss" food....I hate the uncomfortable feeling when I take that 1 last bite (I still haven't learned)! I haven't conquered "head hunger" My enemy....chips (Pringles & Cheeto-Puffs)...in the last 3 months I have quit my job, went back to school(full-time), strengthened my relationship with my hubby and son! I'm trying to finish my basics so I can get into the Petrolleum Engineering program. Before the sleeve I was to tired to do anything... I worked full time 50+ hours...I wasn't in control of my life...I am now...What have I learned... No matter the size or shape I am...pretty or not...I love me for me and want to be healthy for me and my family!!! I do not regret my sleeve at all. At times when I ate to much and was in pain I would probably tell you different but it has been absolutely life changing!!!!! I'm sorry for all the extra info I have crammed in here I just felt like I had so much to share with the world and you guys, I knew, would be happy for me and listen!!! Future sleevers-don't second guess your self...And when you hit that stall get on here and talk to someone...there is so many motivational stories on here that will help you get through!!!

[TaiDyed 59]

Wow! Sounds like you have had a lot of life changing experiences. I'm so happy to read about your awesome progress. And yes, slow and steady definitely wins the race. We didn't get overweight overnight so it's no surprise that it won't come off overnight. You definitely have a really good attitude and that is so key. I had the band in 2008 and know what you mean about that first "last" bite. The discomfort is something that is no fun at all. Give yourself time and keep listening to your body. Eventually we figure out what works and what doesn't.

I am going in for my sleeve a week from today. I'm very excited and can't wait to be sharing my story too!!

[brittneyly 22]

Wow! Sounds like you have had a lot of life changing experiences. I'm so happy to read about your awesome progress. And yes' date=' slow and steady definitely wins the race. We didn't get overweight overnight so it's no surprise that it won't come off overnight. You definitely have a really good attitude and that is so key. I had the band in 2008 and know what you mean about that first "last" bite. The discomfort is something that is no fun at all. Give yourself time and keep listening to your body. Eventually we figure out what works and what doesn't.

I am going in for my sleeve a week from today. I'm very excited and can't wait to be sharing my story too!![/quote']

Yes TaiDyed I have had a lot of life changing experiences...and no your right the weight won't come off over night... I didn't always have such a good attitude but I'm glad I do now!!! 1 week wow! Not far away at all. You will be right where I am very very soon and will be so proud of your self and your success! Good luck and thank you!!!

[thesmilos 144]

Thank you for sharing your story...I can relate to a lot of things you mentioned, especially the "head hunger" and gaining control of your life. I'm only three weeks post op, but can already see the positive changes happening in my life. All the best to you.

[brittneyly 22]

Thank you for sharing your story...I can relate to a lot of things you mentioned' date=' especially the "head hunger" and gaining control of your life. I'm only three weeks post op, but can already see the positive changes happening in my life. All the best to you.[/quote']

Your welcome! I'm glad my story can be of help to someone and people can relate to me! The best to you as well!

[shrinkydinkme 221]

thanks of your current story... it encouraged me to not second guess myself~

[Izuri 428]

It sounds like things are really going your way now! Worth all the difficult times =) It must feel awesome to be fitting back in regular sizes. I'm sure your family is happy that you are so much healthier and happier now.

[Livinglifeout 217]

Glad to hear how fantastic your doing. Your young and have a lot of great years ahead for you and your new self! Hit the books hard it will payoff in the long run. Enjoy those regular size sassy clothes:)

[cmw10000 35]

I'm at the exact place you are and my weight is going in the same direction. It has slowed but this morning I was 197.4 slow and steady. I plan on plastics next year. Tummy Tuck and breast augmentation. My bat wing arms will have to wait unless I get a real good deal.But I am so happy with the way I look and my husband can't keep his hands off me. WooWoo!!!