I have lost 50% of my excess weight so far.

[Carlotta1 401]

I am so excited about the success I am having with the sleeve surgery. I am half way losing my excess weight. I was scared and doubtful having the sleeve ..whether I would be alive or lose weight post surgery. I had the lap band 7 years ago, and it did not work for me. The sleeve was so different. My hunger has really subsided ..I don't think about food much. Exercise has helped me with a stall I had for two weeks. I am enjoying food, but healthier and much, much less. I never thought I was a big ester be just liked sweets too much.. I think our society has forgotten what a decent serving pg size is to not gain weight. I was one of those people. I hardly eat out anymore. And if I do, I am shocked how many calories are in food at a restaurant. I do allow myself to have very little taste of rich foods when I do eat out. " I do want to break the all or non mentally ". One big change post op is my desire for sweets..I was a sugarholic. High fat and high sugar sweets were my binge foods. Now I do not crave these foods, even when they r offered to me. At 60 years old ..that is a miracle in itself. I do not look like my age. More like 45 yrs old, as I have been told many times .I am lucky I did not get the wrinkle genes or saggy ones. . More importantly, my cholesterol and blood pressure has improved since my surgery. I hope to get off my Bp soon. I was so afraid of getting diabetes if I continued on my path of not taking care of my body. I had a brother in law who due to the complications of this disease.

I have struggled with my weight since I was in 11th grade. 20 or so pounds.. Constantly yo yo ing.

Then in my 50 s the weight really started to pack on. My highest was 215. I was miserable. My weight loss efforts looked like this: I had full body Lipo suction twice in my late 40's , went to OA meetings , (approx $45,000 for both lipo surgeries ). Went on so, so meny diets. Lose and gain, lose and gain.. The lapband,

liquid diets, I joined and rejoined weight watchers about 30 times in my life. Etc etc etc. So for those who think that having the sleeve was a cop out. Look at my insanity for years. I could have taken a trip around the world for the money I spent on "diets". I am seeing a psychiatrist who specializes in binge eating ( pre and post op )and a nutritionist . I Know the sleeve is a tool ..so I need to make sure I work on my mental state as we'll as l to address my food issues. I starting going to a psych two months before I had surgery, every week.

I have new found energy and health. I am looking to the future. Going to st lucia next month at the sandals resort.. So I am looking forward to sailing, snorkeling, hiking in the rainforest, and sun bathing. I also want to thank members on this website for their continued support. I log in every morning at bariatricpal ..it sets my tone before I start the day..of commitment and determination to achieve my goals for the next 40 years. LIFE IS MET TO BE GOOD.

[Gojogo 55]

Fantastic results! You should be so proud of your self :-)

[Tiny One 223]

Awesome!!! Keep up the good work. You'll be off your BP meds in not time.

[BellaHugz 331]

Just amazing, congratulations on beating the sugar monster it is a miracle!! Also congratulations on enjoying life with action and adventrue too!

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Congratulations. The trick is to set goals and try to achieve those, which you are doing. Great job. Have fun in Lucia.

[Carlotta1 401]

Thanks to all for your encouragement and replies.