Welcome back, I have the same feelings and well I just came back here today. Its been awhile and I have slipped. I know now I need OH to remind me and to be encouraged to stay on the right path!

Isnt it a great feeling?

Well, I havent been on here for awhile and I do miss your posts and encouragment.. I hope you have a trip and I hope sometime to be able to meet the person behind the screen!

 Thanks so much Renae!  It sure is.  I can tell now wherever I go that I walk with confidence.  I have always been a positive smily person but often didn't make eye contact with people because I was so self-conscious about how I looked and was sure that people were only looking at me because I was big.  A lot of that I know was all in my head but now I know better.  I have always been painfully shy but i've always been overweight.  I have probably 100% more confidence now than I have ever had.  It's pretty amazing.  

I had my sleeve done in Oct. with Dr. Leslie at Abbott - and although it was challenging the first couple of months (much more mental than physical for me), I am so grateful to have had this experience.  I feel as if this is the way I was meant to be - not obsessed wth food or hunger every moment of every day.  Losing slowly but steadily, and actually enjoying exercise and reconnecting with people.  I feel healthier than I ever have, and my family has embraced health as well.  While not always easy, I would not trade anything about this experience!  Here's hoping all goes well for you as you begin this journey!