8 months post op!

[ShannonK 266]

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!

[Tammysue 4]

Congrats to you! I am going Monday for my consultation. I can wait to just say everything you just said! Thanks for sharing!

[Livinglifeout 217]

Wonderful..your looking great:)

[joatsaint 2,814]

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!

[COnative 192]

Wow! You look gorgeous! Congrats! Kudos! Amazing! Thank you so much for your post! Keep up the great job! And thanks for the motivation!!!!

[Oakleygirl 53]

i LOVE your post! Sooooo positive and encouraging for those of us yet to be sleeved!

[Jeannine 12]

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.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Great job, Shannon!!

Very pretty!

[ashleyandersen 8]

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!

[Cristin 73]

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!

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Wow, awesome!! What did your exercise regime look like at various stages of your (inspiring!) progress?

[ShannonK 266]

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!