ShannonK 266 Posted March 2, 2013 194 this morning! Highest weight was 307, day of surgery was 192! I went from size tight 24's to 11/12 jeans and M/L tops! I am loving life! I eat normal, have never thrown up or felt bad! I did lose some hair - but the new growth I have now is amazing - and honestly, the thinning of the hair would never have stopped me from having this life changing surgery! I love crossing my legs, having men rush ahead to open doors, my husband wrapping one arm all the way around me, shopping any where I want, fitting in chairs - all chairs - easily and not worrying if they can hold me! I love that food does not control me - I make my choices! I love that I can have a cupcake at a birthday party, and not feel like I have derailed all my efforts (or get sick!). I love how full I feel after a healthy meal of Protein and some veggies. I love that I DON'T want to eat 3 cups of pasta! If you are on the fence about this surgery - I say go for it! Like so many others - my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! If you have any questions - this forum is amazing - but I also know it's nice to talk to a person! I have met several freinds on here - please feel free to email me! ssmonte72@yahoo.com Best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tammysue 4 Posted March 2, 2013 Congrats to you! I am going Monday for my consultation. I can wait to just say everything you just said! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted March 2, 2013 Wonderful..your looking great:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted March 2, 2013 Congrats on having such a great journey. I'm hoping to report the same success when I reach my 8 month mark. Keep pimpin that sleeve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COnative 192 Posted March 2, 2013 Wow! You look gorgeous! Congrats! Kudos! Amazing! Thank you so much for your post! Keep up the great job! And thanks for the motivation!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oakleygirl 53 Posted March 2, 2013 i LOVE your post! Sooooo positive and encouraging for those of us yet to be sleeved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeannine 12 Posted March 2, 2013 Shannon, how wonderful ! I'm very happy for you. It's also what I love to hear as I am scheduled to be sleeved next Wednesday, the 6th of March. I'm pretty nervous and hope I will do well too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted March 2, 2013 Great job, Shannon!! Very pretty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleyandersen 8 Posted March 3, 2013 Thank you for your inspiring post! I was sleeved on Feb 19th and I'm still getting used to everything. It's tough for me now that I'm still in the clear liquid phase because I miss food! I'm not physically hungry, I just miss the taste of certain things. I have lost 34 pounds post op and I'm hoping it continues! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cristin 73 Posted March 3, 2013 194 this morning! Highest weight was 307' date=' day of surgery was 192! I went from size tight 24's to 11/12 jeans and M/L tops! I am loving life! I eat normal, have never thrown up or felt bad! I did lose some hair - but the new growth I have now is amazing - and honestly, the thinning of the hair would never have stopped me from having this life changing surgery! I love crossing my legs, having men rush ahead to open doors, my husband wrapping one arm all the way around me, shopping any where I want, fitting in chairs - all chairs - easily and not worrying if they can hold me! I love that food does not control me - I make my choices! I love that I can have a cupcake at a birthday party, and not feel like I have derailed all my efforts (or get sick!). I love how full I feel after a healthy meal of Protein and some veggies. I love that I DON'T want to eat 3 cups of pasta! If you are on the fence about this surgery - I say go for it! Like so many others - my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! If you have any questions - this forum is amazing - but I also know it's nice to talk to a person! I have met several freinds on here - please feel free to email me! ssmonte72@yahoo.com Best of luck to you! [/quote'] Wow, awesome!! What did your exercise regime look like at various stages of your (inspiring!) progress? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShannonK 266 Posted March 7, 2013 Wow, awesome!! What did your exercise regime look like at various stages of your (inspiring!) progress? I do not have an exercise routine....horrible, I know! I AM busy with three kids, going to various sporting events, and I am a teacher - so on my feet a lot. But I REALLY need to get into a routine - even if it's just walking a few times a week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites