I struggle with my weight after my divorce which was 11 years ago. I was emotional eater. It's amazing how you allow your self get this far of gaining weight over the years. One day I began to lose weight but it was more a challenge than I bargain for. 2014 I got very sick from diabetes, I lost 30 in 3 months and my vision was very blurry for several months. Wow! I had to take control over this diabetes. That was a wake up called. I knew if I don't control my eating my health was continue to go down hill and I came conclusion to take control by using the gastric sleeve as a tool. My anniversary date is November 25 2014 surly it was a sure regret in the beginning but as time has moved on I am glad I did this procedure, so far I've lost 18 pounds but it does require you to work it like anything else. My heaviest was 312 and I'm 5'7. Updated on 16 Jan 2015: Being heaviest was a burden and it affected my knees. Moving forward toward living to new life. Updated on 24 May 2015: From size 26 to size 18 dress....still haven't made it to my goal. I have lost total 70 pounds. Updated on 22 Jun 2015: Updated on 26 Jul 2015: Updated on 27 Jul 2015: Updated on 22 Mar 2016: I've lost most of inches than weight but I haven't regret doing my surgery 11/25/2014. The type 2 diabetes hasn't return. I haven't return back eating crazy. My appetite hasn't returned back to normal. So that's a plus but love my new life. Updated on 22 Mar 2016: Just enjoying my new look