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Ashleyp24 got a reaction from laceemouse in Pregnancy 3 years Post OP and gaining! August 30, 2016

Hello All!
I am 3 years Post op as of last week, I lost about 75 lbs, got down to 148 lbs at my lowest and I am now 8 months pregnant. I am only 12 Lbs away from where I started on surgery day- I am depressed every time I look at the scale, not to mention my doctor gives me a hard time about my weight at each visit. I know I have gained more than I should have but I feel so out of control with my hunger- I honestly feel no restriction, I can eat 2X as much as before I was pregnant and I am so scared that after I deliver I will be right back where I started. Does anyone have any tips for after I give birth on how to get back on track? Will my restriction ever return?

Ashleyp24 reacted to tami88 in Restart/Pouch Test = works May 12, 2015

Hi Sleevers,
It's been forever since I've posted. I have been at the same weight for a long time. I'm super close to my goal. I was sleeved 2/13/12. I'm very happy that I had it done. Wish I would have done it sooner.
I wanted to get back on track and start losing again. I did the 5 day pouch test. I wasn't sure if was going to work...but it did. I'm super happy with the results. Not only did I lose 6 pounds in 5 days I've gain the feeling of more restriction. I'm getting in 90 grams of Protein now, drinking 64 ounces of Water and really trying to focus on what works best for my sleeve.
I know I can maintain my weight. I've done that for months now. But now It finally feels like my goal will happen sooner than later.
It's so easy to fall into eating slider foods and taking little bites here and there. (And ice cream sure goes down well too)
I've read so many posts about getting on track. It's possible. I planned for about 2 weeks before doing the pouch test. I mentally prepared. If your struggling...pls know you can get back on track and reach your healthy BMI/goal. We all have come so far!!! Let's do this!!

Ashleyp24 reacted to Texasmeg in 14 Mos out and not at goal! November 3, 2014

My doctor said I could expect to lose 60 - 70% of my excess weight with the sleeve. I've losy nearly 80% and am thrilled - as long as I can maintain.

Ashleyp24 got a reaction from Babbs in 14 Mos out and not at goal! October 30, 2014

After about the 6 month mark you are pretty much able to eat anything...I was anyways. I had no issues with salad, chicken, red meat, carbs etc.. I think in my case I went wrong with the Protein aspect. I had a Personal Trainer for the first 8 mos after surgery so I know it wasn't due to lack of exercise. I have never been a huge meat eater. I cant roll up a piece of turkey and cheese and eat it like that, it grosses me out. I can do chicken, and I relied a lot on those rotisserie chickens you get at the grocery store. I stopped the Protein shakes also at 3 mos and that probably hurt my weight loss also. Once you can eat again, it is very hard not to. I went through the classes and psychological stuff to prepare for my surgery but let me tell you 30 years of bad habits do not disappear after this surgery or even with counseling- it is a daily struggle to make the right choices and this sleeve is merely a tool. It will only work so much for you. So now after a year I begin at the beginning...Protein shakes..chicken..no carbs..no sugar.

Ashleyp24 got a reaction from Babbs in 14 Mos out and not at goal! October 30, 2014

After about the 6 month mark you are pretty much able to eat anything...I was anyways. I had no issues with salad, chicken, red meat, carbs etc.. I think in my case I went wrong with the Protein aspect. I had a Personal Trainer for the first 8 mos after surgery so I know it wasn't due to lack of exercise. I have never been a huge meat eater. I cant roll up a piece of turkey and cheese and eat it like that, it grosses me out. I can do chicken, and I relied a lot on those rotisserie chickens you get at the grocery store. I stopped the Protein shakes also at 3 mos and that probably hurt my weight loss also. Once you can eat again, it is very hard not to. I went through the classes and psychological stuff to prepare for my surgery but let me tell you 30 years of bad habits do not disappear after this surgery or even with counseling- it is a daily struggle to make the right choices and this sleeve is merely a tool. It will only work so much for you. So now after a year I begin at the beginning...Protein shakes..chicken..no carbs..no sugar.

Ashleyp24 reacted to Kathy812 in 14 Mos out and not at goal! October 30, 2014

@@Ashleyp24 you look beautiful! I can't wait until I'm a size 10. However, I totally respect each person's personal goal.
Obviously, since I've only been sleeved a few weeks, I don't have any suggestions other than to tell you that I did try the Garcinia pills (pre-sleeve) and didn't lose 1 ounce. Maybe it will work for you but I would strongly recommend checking with your surgeon.
Good luck in reaching your goal and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.

Ashleyp24 reacted to Lady1000 in 14 Mos out and not at goal! October 30, 2014

You really look beautiful I agree with everyone else. What is the 5:2 plan? curing carbs and sugar is always a good plan to lose weight

Ashleyp24 got a reaction from Babbs in 14 Mos out and not at goal! October 30, 2014

After about the 6 month mark you are pretty much able to eat anything...I was anyways. I had no issues with salad, chicken, red meat, carbs etc.. I think in my case I went wrong with the Protein aspect. I had a Personal Trainer for the first 8 mos after surgery so I know it wasn't due to lack of exercise. I have never been a huge meat eater. I cant roll up a piece of turkey and cheese and eat it like that, it grosses me out. I can do chicken, and I relied a lot on those rotisserie chickens you get at the grocery store. I stopped the Protein shakes also at 3 mos and that probably hurt my weight loss also. Once you can eat again, it is very hard not to. I went through the classes and psychological stuff to prepare for my surgery but let me tell you 30 years of bad habits do not disappear after this surgery or even with counseling- it is a daily struggle to make the right choices and this sleeve is merely a tool. It will only work so much for you. So now after a year I begin at the beginning...Protein shakes..chicken..no carbs..no sugar.

Ashleyp24 got a reaction from Elode in 14 Mos out and not at goal! October 29, 2014

So my surgery was August 14th, 2013. I started at 222 lbs and as of today I am at 150. As happy as I am at my progress I am disappointed in myself that I did not reach my goal within the "Golden Year". Now I realize what my surgeon meant by the golden year. It truly is much much harder to loose after that first year goes by. I haven't lost a pound in over 4 months. My wedding is in 4 months and I still have 30 lbs to go. I am thinking of doing the 5:2 plan and I also ordered some of those organic garcinia pills that everyone is raving over (they supposedly burn fat, with no side effects and are all natural) I am a little worried about taking a diet pill after VSG..has anyone done that or the 5:2 plan and what were your results?
Also below is my most recent before and after..I went from a size 18 to a size 10

Ashleyp24 got a reaction from 2boysmommy in Almost at my 1 year mark! August 8, 2014

Surgery date- August 15th, 2013
Day of surgery weight- 222
Current weight 148
I am 28lbs away from goal which sucks because I was really hoping to hit goal by my 1 year mark. I've been stalled for 3 months now and it's so frustrating! I am extremely happy with my results either way- this surgery changed my life in do many positive ways it's amazing!

Ashleyp24 reacted to Mrs.RRn in Before And After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Photos February 7, 2014

Before/ during : 7 months post op