I still find it hard to believe that it is a year ago that I was waking up from my operation and how much my life has changed over these 12 months.
I started off at approx 103kg – although I know that I had been closer to 110kg post pregnancy. It took me about 25 weeks to loose 32kg and get myself down into the healthy BMI. I now hover between 70.5kg and 72kg without any effort.
In terms of food I can eat and drink as I please. My portions are much much smaller, although I’m not so keen on spicy foods anymore but in general I can still eat out and enjoy myself – I just make smaller easier choices. I no longer suffer from heartburn, my blood sugar levels are totally normal and my blood pressure has lowered and steadied.
I feel like a totally different person – my size 10 jeans are loose and I can wear all the current fashions off the shelf in normal size stores. I no long have to stress about clothes and feeling self conscious. Sure there are signs of my weight loss – a little bit of saggy skin under my arms and my tummy still has the baby skin that many women carry post pregnancy - but who cares – I am no longer overweight!
My confident has soared, I have regained my love of clothes and fashion, I have so much more energy, I get attention from men that I never thought possible and I feel fantastic. Sure I could do with doing some more exercise and I would love to get down to 68kg but I am not stressed about it. The only hard part has been the hair loss - it is growing back but I have just cut it all off as it was getting very thin. I love my new doo though : )
So for anyone who has been considering the sleeve as an option for their weight and health issues I would say go for it – it is the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I have found myself and my life and I love every second of it!
