nagaraj

On Sep 11, 2010 I ran my first ever 5K run. On Sep 4, 2011, I attempted 10K and completed it in 1h:45m:34s. Now attempting 21k in December. Though my weight loss was progressing well, a hectic travel schedule has made me gain 6 kgs, I know I can lost it, just a bit disppointed and angry with myself on the gain ! I know this works and this forum is the best thing that ever happened to me, all the support and encouragement motivates me to do better.

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Great going. I was a couch potoao all my life, i.e until I got sleeved. Ran my first 5k in Sep last year and noe this Sep running 10 K, in Dec will do 21 k. Life has become great. Slow and steady wins the race. Keep up the good work.

It has been a little less than 2 years and my loss is over 40 kgs. This is the best gift I gave myself. Post VSG - Diabetes gone in 2 weeks - no medication since. Sugar levels actually are a bit low ! No hypertension. No medication for hypertension. Run 5 k almost every day. Participate in marathons. Have gained a little weight for the last 2-3 months due to travel schedules but will lost that too. The before and after are attached.

Friends, I have never run 50 metres in my life; ever. On Sep 12 I ran a 5K Fun Run and managed to do that in 52 minutes. Thanks for the support. And remember, stalls are normal and I have had one 8 weeks long too !

I am about 7 months out now and I am a stomach sleeper, love it. I was paranoid and restarted in 4 months. No issues at all.

Having avoided any Water sport activity for over 3 decades due to my weight, the pool now looks inviting. I was sleeved over 5 months ago. Is it alright to start swimming in addtion to the exercises I do at the gym 4 days/week.

Today is 5 months and 12 days post-op. Highlights - BMI down from 42.6 to 31.7 Weight loss - 31.4 kgs (69.22 pounds) Waist - was 50 - now 38 Shirt size - was 46 now 41 (Polo size XXXL to XL) No more a diabetic, no more medication. Hit a stall even a month ago but thanks to this forum did not give up.

One of the reasons I joined this forum in Dec '09 after my VSG was to understand all about stalls and how to break them (live with them !). After almost 6 months I have realized that stalls are inevitable, they way they react is unpredictable but finally breakable. My longest stall was 9 weeks, not only was it a stall, I had actually gained weight. To all friends who come here to seek answers on stall - you will win ! There are many NSVs also, I am fully off diabetes medication, sleep well (no snoring), walk and run 4 miles a day, trouser size down from 55 to 38, shirt from 46 to 42. The best decision I ever made was to go for VSG. Keep the spirits high. The wonderful people of this forum helped me remain sane when confusion prevailed. Thank you all.

It will be a slow but mist likely a full recovery from diabetes. I was a type II diabetic till I got sleeved on Dec 21, '09. There was a gradual reduction in sugar levels. In about 10 days I was totally off medication. I am now off medication for over 5 months now and check myself at least 4 times a week only to find that I am perfectly normal. My suggestion is to stick to your medication till the doc tells you to let go. On my surgery day, my sugar levels were high and worried the doctor a bit. Had oral medication and insulin to control it. I wish you a medication free future ! Life is simply fantastic.

Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement. I am reaching there...not yet there.. but on the way.

After 2 decades of weighing in 3 digits (in kilograms), I am finally down to 2 digits. A little over 99 kgs from my start of 123 on Dec 21 when I got sleeved. Despite the stalls and the lows, I think WLS is the best thing that ever happened to me and I urge those in the middle of a stall just take it easy, you WILL win. Thank you all for the support.

I will be 3 months out on Mar 21. Feel great. Am able to walk into a normal clothing store and pick up clothing without having to go to a "big" store. A big thanks to all the friends here for making this journey possible.

Coopersmama, take it easy; one step at a time. I suggest you get a thyroid profile one to rule out any hormone issues. Then take up brosk walking at least 30 minutes a day. The stall has to break and it will break. BTW, while I am losing weight, I am also fluctuating between my weights, a pound or two gets added and lost in a day or two. I have now understood to be a little patient and relaxed. All will be well.

Sleeved on Dec 21, here is a before and after picture !