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I'm so happy to say I'm over it. All these years of you weighing me down. My life revolved around you. Seemed like it was always about you. Where to go, what to choose, how much I wanted. You always made me feel guilty and out of control. I was obsessed with you. You kept me from being comfortable in my own skin. You kept me from being the active mom my kids deserved. The hot wife my husband deserves. You kept me on the couch unable to enjoy life. Me you and the tv. I would lie to my friends and family and say " I don't like outside I'm an inside person". When in reality I wanted to be outdoors enjoying life. But instead my dependence on you kept me immobile. But since my sleeve I no longer want or need you. I now realize you have no power over me. I now eat to live not live to eat. I'm finding joy again. When I look in the mirror I see the girl I used to be before my relationship with you tried to destroy me. I feel better and have more energy and confidence than I've ever had. I feel more feminine and comfortable in my own skin. I know I still need you to survive. But I'm taking over this relationship FOOD! I will decide when enough is enough. We are done. I'm taking over my life. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using BariatricPal mobile app

At 3 years post op and easily maintaining under my goal weight, this was the most important thing I learned. I used to idolize food. Weekend road trips were based on where I could eat. Vacations were all about the restaurants I could visit. Every aspect of my social life revolved around food and drink. Looking back, it was ridiculous! There is SO much more in life to enjoy, food now gets in the way. I can truly say that I'm over it, and I swear there is no better feeling!

Water? Lots of it? No snacking at all? Plant based diet? Skip out on dairy and anything with flour? Lean proteins? (No chicken)

Sent Rex nectar protein powder- they make single serve portions I can drop in a water bottle. The lemonade flavor is pretty good. Hummus, Hard boiled eggs and cheese sticks are regulars for me. Put in a small lunch bag with an ice pack and it's good for several hours. Doesn't need to be cold...just not hot. In the US we refrigerate a lot we don't need to...eggs and cheese will be ok a lot longer than you think.

Well I believe in following what the surgeon/NUT says to do - so everyone should just go ask the experts what to consume after surgery instead of the 'commoners'.

That is how I feel, like the VSG will work for others but not me. I had surgery 10/03 lost 26.4 lbs and still feel like I'm terrified of failing. Sent from my SM-G920P using BariatricPal mobile app

SW: 319 CW: 235 GW: 160 sleeved 6/22/17 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Fantastic! SW:269 CW:170 GW:154 Sleeved 9/26/2016

I have and I'm looking for some advice Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

I would rather the loose skin than the weight. I love what has happened to my health, life, and body since surgery three months ago. I would make this decision a million times over