Four months and nine days Post OP

[TJL 222]

That's wonderful, and so happy for you. Congrats on getting your life back.

[Harris1❤ 28]

Thanks for sharing ur story....u look amazing!

[jallsop 39]

Hope your hubby can keep up with you! LOL!!! You are amazing!!!! Congrats!!!

[Lunaya 64]

Thank you all so much for your comments and encouragement! I love this site!

[Josiah 3]

Amazing story. Keep up the good work

[savannalila1 19]

That's so awesome...so so awesome...

[Cherryhair 88]

Great job- you are such an inspiration!

[goldilox 30]

Congratulations!!!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!!! You look great! It has taken me 2 1/2 years to make my mind up this IS what I'm supposed to do. Can't wait to hear more of your story.

[sabredy 0]

Good on u, u look amazing x

[Tasha420 6]

Your Awesome!

[cindygs 8]

Lunaya, I am so happy for you. It was so inspiring to know you are happy and you made the right decision. I am going for my surgery on Friday, Nov.1st and it is so good to know you made the right decision. Good luck to you!!!!! Cindy

[gourmetone 394]

Today it has been exactly four months and nine days since my Sleeve on June 5, 2013. I have lost 88 lbs., 12 Pants Sizes, 2 Shirt Sizes, 1 full Shoe Size and 14 pills! I am so very happy I made this decision. I am amazed at the transformation not just of my body but of the abilities I now have and the goals I have reached.

BS (Before Sleeve)

I was using a walker to do any walking at all. I could not shower without a shower chair, I could not go shopping in stores without automatic carts, I only left my house to go to the Dr. I could not stand up long enough to cook meals anymore, I had a full time caretaker, I could not clean or do laundry, I didn't drive unless I had too, I could not hold my Grandson because I had no lap, I would not have sexual relations with my husband because it was too un-comfortable and I felt to ugly, I didn't ever have the desire to go visit people, I could not go to parties or out with my friends to socialize at all. I stayed home and moped and honestly just waited for death to come and get me.

AS (After Sleeve)

I now go to the Mall with my daughter, I go out to lunch with friends, on dates with hubby, I shop, I cook, I clean, I even am working an area for a garden next year. I no longer need a caregiver and was just released from the program yesterday. I no long use a walker or automatic carts, or a shower chair! I only take 3 medications a day. I love to go visit and go to thrift stores and play with and hold my Grandson! I have sex on a semi-regular basis. (I know TMI)

The point is... If you are thinking of having this surgery, Stop Thinking!!!! & Start doing!!!

It took me over 2 1/2 years to get approval so get on it now and then do your thinking while you are in the process. You can always opt out later. I would never take it back, because honestly I never thought I would be a real person again and I had all but given up on life. I am however, a whole person again, a real person, with a real life, and real friends. I am even considering finally going back to work after six years of disability.

I hope this helps anyone in making up their minds and I hope it inspires everyone who reads it.

Blessings to all,

Candie

Before

Day of Surgery

Day after Surgery

Yesterday

What a fantastic tale of the success of WLS brought tear to my eyes I needed to read this, thanks for posting.

[diane1 26]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you! It's posts like this that make me so excited about this decision especially when I start having pre-surgery doubts. Thank you!

[CrazyJaney 775]

Brought tears to my eyes! What a great story to share! Congratulations on a new life!!!!

[shadowsmom 15]

Today it has been exactly four months and nine days since my Sleeve on June 5, 2013. I have lost 88 lbs., 12 Pants Sizes, 2 Shirt Sizes, 1 full Shoe Size and 14 pills! I am so very happy I made this decision. I am amazed at the transformation not just of my body but of the abilities I now have and the goals I have reached. BS (Before Sleeve) I was using a walker to do any walking at all. I could not shower without a shower chair, I could not go shopping in stores without automatic carts, I only left my house to go to the Dr. I could not stand up long enough to cook meals anymore, I had a full time caretaker, I could not clean or do laundry, I didn't drive unless I had too, I could not hold my Grandson because I had no lap, I would not have sexual relations with my husband because it was too un-comfortable and I felt to ugly, I didn't ever have the desire to go visit people, I could not go to parties or out with my friends to socialize at all. I stayed home and moped and honestly just waited for death to come and get me. AS (After Sleeve) I now go to the Mall with my daughter, I go out to lunch with friends, on dates with hubby, I shop, I cook, I clean, I even am working an area for a garden next year. I no longer need a caregiver and was just released from the program yesterday. I no long use a walker or automatic carts, or a shower chair! I only take 3 medications a day. I love to go visit and go to thrift stores and play with and hold my Grandson! I have sex on a semi-regular basis. (I know TMI) The point is... If you are thinking of having this surgery, Stop Thinking!!!! & Start doing!!! It took me over 2 1/2 years to get approval so get on it now and then do your thinking while you are in the process. You can always opt out later. I would never take it back, because honestly I never thought I would be a real person again and I had all but given up on life. I am however, a whole person again, a real person, with a real life, and real friends. I am even considering finally going back to work after six years of disability. I hope this helps anyone in making up their minds and I hope it inspires everyone who reads it. Blessings to all, Candie Before Day of Surgery Day after Surgery Yesterday

So happy for you! WOW! Great job!