Yes, I started at 212. I opted for the sleeve. Not because I was scared of the bypass, but because I didn't have gerd and my doctor felt confident that I would do well with the sleeve.

I remember sitting in the doctors office talking to my surgeon telling him that he was not the person who was getting ready to have 3/4 of their stomach removed. And I will always remember what he said to me at that time. He said that no matter what he and his team will always be here for me. He said I can come there for the rest of my life. They will monitor my blood work, my mental health, my diet etc...this is the best decision I ever made. I am still a size 2 and health. I am just your average joe when it comes to intelligence. But I followed what they told me to do and have been successful and just like others on the board, I want to see others successful too.

Did you get the sleeve or bypass? You stared at 212 lbs.?

Thank you! I will remember this for me! I appreciate you so much!!!!

I'm dreading talking with my husband. He's the "diet and exercise is the only thing you need!!" He stopped drinking soda and started Crossfit and dropped 50 lbs and 5 sizes. Me, I eat salad and drink water and gain a lb. So yeah, I'm worried about even mentioning it, but as my consult is on the 13th of November, I need to get to it.

He's basically pissed off at me for 20 years of "you only complain about your weight, you never loose!" and it has affected everything.

Thank you for your reply and I'm so happy you have been doing well!!

The only person I told about my surgery was my husband. And the only reason why I told his is because I needed someone to pick me up from the hospital. He didn't want me to do the surgery bicameral he thought I would die. What he didn't know was that I was dying inside already. Now a little over four years later, he's my diet coach. "Don't eat that, you don't want to get fat again", he says. And I just look at him and think, "this is coming from the person who didn't support me or go to a meeting with me the whole 6 months before the surgery". Bottom line, do this for you and your health. You are already faced with things that can kill you. At least you know that this surgery can help correct some of those issues.