18 months later...no regrets!

[carolina girl 56]

I know there are many of you who wonder "is this the right thing for me?" Some of you are a little scared (as I was), some of you wonder "will this work for me?" or "can I do this?". I'm here to tell you, don't be scared...it will work (if you follow the rules!!!) and YES, you can do this!!! The sleeve has been a wonderful tool. Without it I know I would have never lost the weight and I would probably be heavier than I was back then. I know I would be in worse health, more depressed and still hiding at home instead of enjoying my life. I may be one of the "lucky ones" who really hasn't had any problems, I don't get hungry, and I have only continued to improve my quality of life. I still sometimes wonder..."When will this be over... like so many times before when I have lost weight and gained it back", when I find myself thinking this I immediately remind myself that NEVER again, thanks to my sleeve, will I go back to that dark place!!! I have attached my before and after pictures, looking at before and afters always helped me when I was trying to decide "to sleeve or not to sleeve".

[Annie B 89]

First, you were beautiful before and you are beautiful now! And, wow! You are in an inspiration - you look wonderful, healthy, and happy!

Congratulations!

[amytug 996]

Oh wow! I'm preop and having those concerns!

What are/were your numbers?

[LaBelle509 326]

you look fantastic!!!

[carolina girl 56]

Thanks Annie B..you're sweet!

amytug..sorry I forgot my tickler has been removed and I never put a new one up. I was 220 lbs(probably heavier at times)..now 133 to 137..I teeter back a forth! I wore a size 18, but it was tight... probably needed a 20 but wouldn't buy it. I now wear a 4 or 6 depending on what it is. I was taking 3 pills for blood pressure, ambien to sleep, lipitor, wellbutrin, prevacid and tums all day long! Now I take nothing except for my Vitamins of course! Before I couldn't put my shoes on without being out of breath, now I can run a 5k in about 27 mins! Life is good

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

"is this the right thing for me?" little scared, some of you wonder "will this work for me?" or "can I do this?". I'm here to tell you, don't be scared...it will work (if you follow the rules!!!) I have only continued to improve my quality of life.

carolina

i wish great posts like yours would be "mandatory" for all pre-sleevers and NEWBIES

this post helps answers the questions that "all" of us are concerned with, to sleeve or not to sleeve

your comments are great, helping people realize how wonderful the sleeve is, and how successful they can be.

you sound so happy, healthy - all that good stuff

thanx for sharing

keep up the good work

your pictures are wonderful!!!

take care

congratulation

[TerryBelieves 352]

Awesome! Love the before and after pics.

[Capricornrose 59]

First, you were beautiful before and you are beautiful now! And, wow! You are in an inspiration - you look wonderful, healthy, and happy!

Congratulations!

I was thinking the same thing. Way to go! What an inspiration!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Woohooo you look awesome!!!

[sandy knudsen 14]

You look amazing!! I am only 2 months out but already feeling better. Congratulations on your success!!

[TakeCareGirl 161]

How inspiring! Congratulations!

[HikeEveryMountain 112]

Thanks for the follow up- it's nice to hear from people further down the road and still loving it!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I'm two years and 7 month out......I have Never, Ever had one minute of buyer's remorse! I'd have surgery again in a heartbeat. I love shopping, I love not being the biggest girl in the room. I am still shocked when somebody comments on how small I am or says I'm skinny. ME???!!!! I feel like I eat like a naturally thin person, I make choices, most good, some not so much, just like a normal person. My life feels good, like this is the way it should be. I still worry about 'gaining it all back'. In reality I know I'd have to TRY and gain it all back. I go up and down four lbs. If I'm up a little, I cut back, which is easy since I'm never really hungry and I lose the few lbs in just a few days. Forced Portion Control, that is what I needed. I don't see how this surgery can't work.

[Ballermom 803]

You were pretty before. And OMG you look Great!

[SML1997 308]

Outstanding job. Congrats