Mia_J

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Seven months and 26,7 kgs (58,7 lbs) lighter!! Amazing, I am in awe and so happy. My life-long problems with aches and pains in my joints are so much better and I generally feel so much helthier than before.

I still head for the plus section in the stores and have to kick myself mentally to remember I don't have to do that anymore! Another pleasant experience! I used to be a size 48-50 (20-22 US) and am now 42-44 (14-16) and I can actually buy what I want and not what's available in my size!

Eating is sometimes still a struggle but I am better off than I thought I'd be. I can eat almost anything, it's more HOW I eat that is the problem. I have always been a fast eater, and slowing down is very hard for me. I have to pay for it though, so I really try to take it easy and chew and chew and chew.

Like so many others on this forum, my only regret is that I didn't do this years ago.

The weight keeps coming off and with 15 kgs (33 lbs) gone, I'm beginning to notice it myself and it feels GREAT! I just got back from a 10-day business trip to Japan and it went quite well. I tasted everything but in very small bites but since they normally order many dishes that everybody shares, it was quite easy.
This week I am going to start on some new exercises, go to the gym and try and get into a routine with that. So far, it's been walks only and I think I need some more strenuous exercies to get rid of at least some of the loose skin that's beginning to show.
I still have problems with water, but it's getting much better and I try to keep a bottle with me always and take a sip frequently, but it's kinda hard.
All in all, I am feeling great and am enjoying my new life!

It's only twelve days since I had the surgery, but it feels longer. I have now lost almost 8 kilos (17 lbs) and I don't understand how it is even possible. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT complaining, it is great to feel that my clothes are hanging looser, my rings come on and off easily and I am actually feeling thinner! Wonderful feeling!
I still have problems with getting water down, but it's getting better, I think I found a better technique, but I do miss being able to just turn a glass of ice cold water upside down. Isn't it funny, I miss WATER, not chocolate, chips or hamburgers, but water!
I try to walk an hour every day and that does make a difference. First few days I was so out of breath, it was pathetic. Now, I can at least walk the distance without having to stop every now and then to catch my breath. It's nice to be able to notice an improvement.
Tomorrow I'm off to the clinic to have my stitches removed. That'll be a relief, they itch now.

It's done. I am five days post op and slowly getting to understand what it is I have to deal with. The first two days were awful, I was in a lot of pain, just swallowing a small teaspoon of water was agony and I was so bloated I thought I was going to explode. But, second day was somewhat better, managed to get a few spoonfuls of liquid down with less pain. My dear husband came to stay with me at the hotel on the third day (doc wanted to keep me in Stockholm for an extra night) and that was a great relief and made me feel so much better. Now that I am in the safety and comfort of my own home surrounded by love and care, I feel much better. The staff at the clinic were wonderful, but they were still strangers and it makes a big difference to be at home.

I am dropping fast, I hope (and I never thought I'd say this!) it slows down a bit once I get to the pureed food in a few days.

I am a little dazed, feel very tired and drained but happy that it's finally done. Next week, I'm going to try and figure out how to post some photos here as well.

Getting a little nervous now that it's finally happening. Trying to get things sorted out at work for a couple of weeks' absence, planning for my trip to Stockholm (one hour flight) and just generally trying to get it to sink in that this is the point of no return. A bit scary!