madamlash 21 Posted June 3, 2017 6 weeks out yesterday and I couldn't be happier!!I don't have any pics yet but thought I would share some of my sleeve adventure for those on the same road or those considering this surgery.The Wins!1) 17.1kgs down at 6 weeks out mark (37.7 lbs)2) My fat feet/cankles have shrunk - down 2 buckles holes on the work shoes!3) Fat clothes I hated being given away to charity4) Fitting into clothes I haven't worn in easily 5 years5) Energy levels are great and sleeping well6) All this extra time in hand now to do stuff! I'm not eating or thinking about what my next meal will be or thinking about food at all really7) Snoring reduced significantly8) Had terrible heartburn prior to surgery - NONE after!The strange head stuff I wasn't super prepared for:1) Going from craving breads/carbs/sweets to craving meat and cheese Like never before2) Regretting going out because buying a meal is just a waste of money. This NEVER EVER was a problem before - there was never anything left on the plate!3) Looking forward to exercise - umm wtf? This just cannot be right4) Staying the same number on the scale for 3 weeks but centimetres lost from my body5) Not being able to stand sweet things. I used to love lollies/candy/cake. Now even the smell makes me feel quite nauseous6) Forcing myself to eat when really I could skip a meal and not be concerned7) Taking 30mins to eat something I previously would have scoffed in 2-3 mouthfulsOverall I just wish I hadn't delayed this surgery at all. I was a lucky person with minimal pain, no reflux and easy recovery.My only concern right now is the keloid scars I have from the wounds. I'm a very fair caucasian female now with thick red ropey scars. Currently trying CircaCare collagen Patches on them to try and reduce the redness and raised look. Will share my before and after pics if it works well as might help others. I did know this was a risk with my skin before going in, and to be honest, even if they don't go away, I don't really care as everything else is working out well.Hoping to be under 100kgs, and lost over 20kgs for my birthday at the end of June! 12 MarinaGirl, Syaniya, BigUtahMan and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigUtahMan 207 Posted June 3, 2017 I Celebrate your success! Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njgal 535 Posted June 3, 2017 Whoohooo! Love it! [emoji173]️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwbicster 257 Posted June 9, 2017 I am a carboholic. Not sweets so much but Pasta, potatoes, bread, etc. One of the biggest things I pray for as a diabetic is that this surgery will reduce my addiction to these destructive foods. Your post is quite encouraging. Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse77 3 Posted June 9, 2017 That's great! I love reading these stories 2 Lela's New Life and Mrsa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julbug 15 Posted June 25, 2017 Congrats on your success! I haven't had my surgery yet, just 5 days away. However, 8 years ago I had a breast reduction which left me with thick red scars. Fast forward to today and you can hardly see them. I'm sure yours will heal well with time too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
