Milestone: It pays to hang in there...it gets better!

[daadelishopeful 64]

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to share my success. I have had a struggle with my first 10 weeks with my sleeve. It was not an easy initial transition. However I have stayed the course(no other option) and did my part to accept and embrace my sleeve and with good results. I went to my doctor for my 10 week follow up after my 2nd scope/dilation and things are looking up. I haven´t had complications since last Sunday and according to the scale ( I don´t have a scale-just wait until doc appointments to weigh in) I have lost a total of 55+ lbs as of yesterday. I am now 282.6. I am very pleases with myself and am even more motivated to continue my journey forward. I was cleared to go back to work next week too. I am getting better, feeling more motivated and getting ready to really take on the weight loss focus of this journey.

I just wanted to share with those of you who may be struggling with adapting to your sleeve, or those recently post op. It can and will get better. We are all so unique and so are our journeys. If you are struggling today, just continue along the journey. It is okay to get frustrated, and even sad, but also know that you will get better and feel better at some point. After 9 weeks of feeling miserable, things finally fell into place for me. Thank you to all of the vets and newbies who offered me support either directly via post or by sharing their own struggles and successes. I would have struggled so much more if I had not had my VST community to support me these last 10 weeks.

OMG....I have lost 55 lbs in 2 months....mind bomb! It is so surreal that it takes the mind time to acclimate.

Next goal is to work on loosing another 45lbs. That will be a 100lb weight loss. I have to have milestone goals along this journey to enjoy those victories. Doctor wants me to get to 188ish as my goal weight(haven´t been that weight since senior year in HS). He said that is based upon my height(5´7) and wanting me to be below BMI of 30. Of course I had to ask, what the time frame was for that goal. He said within the next year and a half. I figure that is manageable. Before the sleeve, I would have not believed it possible. So onward and upwards.

I guess I will try to figure out how to post some pics now.

Have a great day my friends and stay positive.

[Amanda626 153]

Great job !!!

[daadelishopeful 64]

Thanks Amanda...trying to follow in your footsteps! Great job to you....126 down... wow, how has the journey been for you?

[Karnie 66]

Congratulations on your success! And thanks for the words of encouragement! Like you said, this is not an easy journey but it will pay off! I also like what you said about setting milestones. I do the same thing. I've been setting increments of 25lbs... So my next goal is to be in the 2's!! I wish you continued success!

[daadelishopeful 64]

Congratulations on your success! And thanks for the words of encouragement! Like you said, this is not an easy journey but it will pay off! I also like what you said about setting milestones. I do the same thing. I've been setting increments of 25lbs... So my next goal is to be in the 2's!! I wish you continued success!

Hi Karnie,

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I like your 25lb milestone goals. I think I may have to ¨borrow¨ that idea if you don´t mind. We will get there! I wish you continued success as well.

[OBXgirl 21]

I'm only a couple days post op and already feeling like I messed up. Having a hard time transitioning. Thank u for the encouragement. Do u care if I ask what you mean by your second scope/dilation??