slim_pickins

I am 1 year and 4 months from my surgery. I have lost 177 lbs. I am hoping to lose 200 lbs. total. At my heaviest I weighed 385. At surgery I weighed 365. I am now 188.
The VSG was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. It has done so much for me than just lose weight. I have gained back hope, self esteem and a since of pride within myself. I love being able to ride a bike with my kids, going swimming, walking my dog, tying my shoe! All the things that I wasn't able to do without a struggle or being out of breath.
Don't get me wrong- at times I questioned "why did I do this"- but now I am so stinkin' happy I did!
One thing I try to tell myself is that this surgery doesn't fix everything. I doesn't fix why I got that heavy in the first place. Or my bad relationships with food. Those are things I have to work on a daily basis.
The best part- having a lap for my 7 year old to sit in. For the first time in her life!

The main problem I see here is the soda intake. Sweets induce hunger and carbonated drinks increases stomach volume.
Your best bet is to use to the substitution method. When you get a craving to drink soda grab something else to drink, that non carbonated, so slowly develop a psychological conscious connection. Doing this will eliminate your need to drink carbonated drink and start you back on the path to a health lifestyle.
Hope that helps

Congrats!!! Thats so awesome!!!!!!!