I have always been somewhat over weight since my adult yrs but even as a teen I was never skinny just the heavier end of normal. Smallest I've ever been was age 15 at 145bls. So I have tried so many times to get down to normal and it just never happened maybe because anything with me needs to be automatic results, when I start something no matter what it is I need to see results very soon or I just give up. Ok so my starting weight at surgery was 224bls and 5 days post op I am 214bls this is great I am happy with this surgery so far. Let me tell u I am a very strong woman when it comes to pain I can withstand a lot, the incisions were not that painful but the gas they fill u with omg the pain from that pressure last a couple of days and that's if u get up and walk to help move it out, along with the fact that I vomited so much my body was extremely weak for days but I am happy to report that I am feeling pretty good day 5. I can honestly say that so far I am very satisfied with getting the sleeve. I will post more later letting everyone know if I still feel the same as I do today about my decision. Good luck to all Updated on 16 Jul 2015: I'm craving foods and sweets, anything..!!! It's driving me crazy, I thought I wouldn't have these cravings especially the first week out of surgery. Please someone tell me what to do I'm so scared of messing up...???? Updated on 22 Jul 2015: Well its been 12days out of surgery, so far so good. It seems as time goes by it gets a lil easier, I'm having a hard time getting anything in me, I'm just not hungry at all and when I take anything in it's way smaller amount than what Dr said I would be able to do. I'm lucky if I get 300 calories in a days time and about 20 to 30gm of protein. I do drink water but even that I get maybe 40oz. Well my weight is coming off, I was 224 day of surgery and 12days out I'm 210 yay..!!!! I'm so excited and can't wait for more results. I want to be under 200bls by Aug 12th that's my one month appointment with Dr. Soooo hoping and praying I meet that mark, wish me luck my fellow sleeved friends. Till next update, I'm praying for u all a safe, healthy and happy journey always ???? Updated on 23 Jul 2015: