WLJourneyJ 89 Posted January 2, 2013 I couldn't be happier with my decision to have a sleeve. Dr Kelly was great and I was a 2xl size 20 gulp going in. Just before Christmas I was shopping and Went into express. I grabbed size large ( I was happy to not be an Xl ) and went in dressing room. They were too big. Had to send husband to get size medium! My hair has to be cut but is falling out less now. And sometime is hard at parties because I love a good martini and there is not room for both martini and food. But It's a small price to pay. Anyone thinking about the surgery or on the fence it's great. No regrets 14 annabelle, SummerMarie, DanaMomto3 and 11 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatFreeMe 37 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, you look amazing!!! Congratulations on your success! I was on the fence but am leaning more and more to getting it done. You're inspiring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow you look great!!! Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taralynneRN59 20 Posted January 2, 2013 You are an inspiration!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aonthehill 3 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow!!! I'm one of those thinking about the surgery. Posts like this really help me in my decision. You look amazing! Congrats! Keep it up:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLJourneyJ 89 Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks all. The first month was rough and I had moments of wtf did I do to my body The scale was dropping fast but i didn't see it in my clothes that much. Then someone pointed out that from a size 20 to size 18 it's like 3inch difference where from a size 12 to size 10 Is like 1" it's totally true too. But when I did my 1 mo photos ( see attached) I could seeeeee a difference Already So I took before and after photos each month. ( see a few) The other thing is I went ferocious on my closet. Everything that didn't fit ( too big or unflattering) for dumped. Seriously huge piles of clothes. 4-5 rubber made bins at a time to goodwill. I have far less clothes now and it's fine. I'll need more but am still losing fast but it keeps me motivated. And I'm starting to enjoy working out. It's way easier now that I'm Not carrying around the equivalent of a giant bag if dog food strapped to my body 4 taralynneRN59, SweetTee, ProudGrammy and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm734 228 Posted January 2, 2013 Joy you look FANTASTIC! We were sleeved around the same time, and I have enjoyed watching your success. Way to go girl!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annabelle 76 Posted January 2, 2013 wow thanks for sharing your photos, i was ment to be having my sleeve this month but an error in admin im now not having it till april and this morning i was feeling a bit low but seeing your photos i know im doing the right thing so thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saudisleeve 21 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow very impressed. Hopefully I can do the same. I must remember to keep taking photos. Thanks 1 annabelle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredlexky 2 Posted January 2, 2013 Congrats... You look great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaraLaughs 23 Posted January 2, 2013 It's a great difference, and you look so much younger! Good for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jen1211 203 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, congrat's! You look amazing! I love love love before and afters (and durings too) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danyelleb 386 Posted January 2, 2013 Way to go! U look terrific. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, congrats you look awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtay13 4 Posted January 2, 2013 You look great! I am 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I am in a major stall...haven't lost anything in about 5 - 6 days....did you hit stalls like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
