Sleeved_Butterfly- Georgia

I'm so excited about my progress thus far.. During my6wk post op visit I had lost a total of40lbs since the start of this process,20 since the surgery. In the first few weeks things were a little difficult, but I knew I could get thru it. Trying to learn my new body, dealing with life stresses all things coming at once. I'm so glad I had muy supporters there for me to help me get thru it. I'm able to have more variety in my diet now but I still find it hard to eat, I'm not really hungry and I get full so quickly. I need to be under240 by my next doc visit so I have to be sure to step it up. Last doc visit I was259 so I'm excited to see what under240 would feel like, it's been at least8years since I was under our around240.

So I had my surgery on Monday and everything went well. I woke up with some discomfort but after a while that eased up. I did find that the gas x strips does help, so if any of you are planning on surgery I would certainly recommend having those. I will be sure to keep you all posted on my progress.

I am a mother of 7 wonderful children and do to some health issues I have struggled with my weight for some time. I am 5'1 and weigh 278lbs. Having children back to back has also made it difficult to keep the weight off as well as 2 of my pregnancies were with multiples. I am scheduled to have my surgery on the 25th of this month. I am nervous,excited, and scared all wrapped into one. I have chosen to only share my journey with a limited few because I feel as though not everyone will understand or respect your journey. This process should consist of people that have your best interest at heart and are truly supportive. My husband does not want me to have surgery due to my other pre existing health conditions, but he also understands that with this extra weight the chronic pain that I have to deal with daily is unbearable and affects my quality of life. I am so grateful to have found this site and I hope to find a great support system here thru this process and be able to pay it forward one day for some one else.