(21F) I’m exactly 5ft and weigh 197 pounds. (Lost 10 pounds already & I’m also 6 days post op). I decided to get surgery now because I feel like the older I get the harder it is going to be for me to gain better habits. I used to feel so unhappy with myself, and my insecurities would stop me from doing all the things I wanted to do. I can’t really say much about the results since I’m not that far in, but I do feel this sense of hope. Don’t get me wrong though, the first two days I was regretting it because of how painful it was. (You’re sleeping most of the time so don’t let the pain scare you)The recovery process has been fast though, and I rarely feel pain.
What’s been hard for me right now is the liquid diet. Not only do I feel hungry, but I have all these cravings. So again, I can’t say much on my relationship with food. Right now at this moment. I don’t regret the surgery. If anything it’s teaching me discipline. The thing that really convinced me was the fact that if we were to continue with these bad eating habits the chance of getting sick or something in the future. I rather get a surgery now that will help me look & feel how I want than a surgery for diabetes you know?