3 month anniversay with pics!

[Nibbles 28]

Down 65 pounds. Love my sleeve!

[McButterpants 2,846]

Wow - what a transformation.

Congrats on your great success.

[Carlotta1 401]

Looking great. Congrats. Wow in 3 months 65 is incredible

[Photo925 100]

congrats to you...that is great success!!! You clothes are just hanging off you!!!

So, is there anything that you find surprising since having your sleeve? Anything you didn't expect??

[Nibbles 28]

I was one of those who thought I still wasn't going to lose weight. I'm still shocked when I get on the scale and I'm losing. I've been surprised at a lot of things. My recovery was smooth and easy. Back to work in a week. No nausea, no pain, no throwing up. I have zero food intolerances so far.....quite a change from the band. I do have hunger, but no cravings. If I feel hungry, I eat something and I'm full. That has been life changing, as I never felt full in my life.

I chart everything on fitness pal, and I count every calorie. I stay within 500-800 calories per day, and I work out with a trainer twice a week. I try and stay active as much as I can. I didn't realize until after how easy it can be to sabotage yourself with slider foods. You can eat lots of calories if you choose. I had one cookie over Christmas. That was my treat.

Just bought my first pair of size 14 jeans. I'm fitting into size 14/16 regularly. Going into regular stores is a joy....not to mention people treat you differently. Trying on clothes and going out is a pleasure. I no longer feel like people are looking at my size first.

Boards like this have been a godsend. We are all in this together!

[Amy P 17]

U look Amazing!!! Did u have the band before ?

[Nibbles 28]

I did. It slipped once and that was the only time I lost weight with it. I hated the band. Really never worked for me, constantly throwing up, food intolerances, never able to get the full amounts right. I am very glad it's gone!

[Amy P 17]

I also have the band I lost 64 lbs then it went bad. I have bad acid Reflex, I couldn't keep anything down. So my Dr removed all of my Fluid now I gained all my weight back. I'm having the sleeve on March 4. Ur a Inspiration for me. Thank u.

[pookluvp 29]

Down a total 78 ibs from the start of my journey. 3 month anniversary as well