Leesa926

I had a small regain after my dad passed away. I had a new baby, I was suffering PPD, life was just crazy. I gained seven pounds.

I readjusted my goal down and took my excess plus that (and more, a total of 27 pounds) off. It took a long time, but I'm a notoriously slow loser.

I kick started with a 10 day green smoothie thing. I did 2 smoothies with Protein during the day and protein Snacks like raw nuts, cheese and hardboiled eggs. I had lean protein and veg meal for dinner. After the 10 days I was down a couple pounds, but more importantly, my carb cravings and grazing were under control. I was fully ready to do protein heavy eating and stuck to a sleeve loss diet with no problem.

The biggest issue with loss for us is grazing. Those foods are usually calorie heavy, carb-laden junk that will quickly make us gain, and keep us craving more.
The sleeve made it easier to lose, not harder. There isn't a honeymoon once your sleeve has healed and is at capacity. It still works, even years out. I lost that weight years after my surgery.

You can do this. It might be slow, but the weight will come off. Mine did, and I've maintained that loss for 2.5 years.

Good luck,

Cheri

Change something and you will lose.
Increase calories.
Cut carbs

@@silkouj I am in Jacksonville also. I am having surgery in 2-3 weeks with Dr. Uchal. Approved today will confirm date tomorrow. Who did you use?

I have similar stats as you except I was sleeved 12/15. 237 day of surgery 170 now. I feel great! My doc is happy and most the people I know have lost around the same. I know I'd have better results if I work out more do that is my issue and yes better choices. My perfect goal is 135- 145 but I think I'd be happy at 150-160. My point is I only have 25-30 ish lbs to go. That is totally doable. Everyone says the last 20 are the hardest.
Now trust me I get down on myself about it but reading your post put it in my face and made me realize how far we have come. Don't be so negative and down!
I ate a full chocolate bar tonight. Good idea, no but it's done time to move on :-) believe me I stress all the time and then do nothing but seeing someone else in the same spot helps to know I'm not alone.
Maybe we can help each other through. Compare weekly. Kinda like weight watchers being held accountable.
Good luck, I'm here for ya!
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How many pounds would it be to gwt to 40bmi?
I would have food funeral now and then I'd wear the heaviest clothes with rolls of quarters stuffed in my bra and pockets.
Nope, not kidding.
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Here's hoping that your life continues to be felled with joy and positivity.

Consider taking some nice gifts for your hospital caregivers, too. Something tells me they are gonna earn them.....

You do realize that when you post on here you are essentially asking for thoughts and feedback, right?
If you don't want thoughts and feedback, then post the picture on Pinterest.
NO ONE was even remotely trying to be offensive or insensitive to you. At all.
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I don't think anyone meant any harm, they were just letting you know about their experiences and what they took.
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Hi All, I want to thank you for your kind advice. I am nearly 2 weeks post-op now. I felt very confident going into surgery thanks to this thread! I had everything I needed and not a bunch of stuff I didn't. Plus, I was well informed by all of you on what to expect. I'm doing great and feel very confident in my recovery. You guys rock!!!!

So I went to the doctor today for my 6 month check-up. Things are going great I'm down about 65 pounds and I feel amazing. I went from a size 18 - 20 and am now wearing a size 10.
Here was my only confusion. I asked the doctor what a target weight for me should be. I'm 5'3 37 years old. He stated 165 - 170. I'm at a loss I feel I need to be at 140 in normal BMI range.
He wasn't saying I shouldn't lose more but he said it's okay to be slightly overweight and studies show you live longer.....
Just confuses me as when I originally went he said he was looking for me to lose a hundred pound.
Thoughts? How did you come up with your target weight?
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You sound like me. My issue was I could lose weight but always gained back.
I overate, wasn't really emotional eating just never felt full. Sleeve has been perfect for me. An example was I could eat 4+ slices of pizza before, now 1 slice and I'm stuffed like I just had thanksgiving dinner lol.
Talk to doc to see what is the best route for you. For me sleeve was it. I cam still have my favorite foods fast foods as well granted in moderation and I make better choices now, but I only need a little to feel satisfied.
There is more to it than that but wanted to relay that for me sleeve was perfect as my issue was mainly overeating as I never felt full

Wish I knew I worried for nothing :-). Sure I had some nausea at first but the meds helped. I had a very easy recovery.
I'm not 4 months out and feel the same as I did before surgery just better. I only eat less and look better otherwise it's like nothing happened. Best decision I made.
My point is there are soooo many issues to worry about but most are rare. In my group of Dec sleeves idk 100 of us, I haven't seen any issues. I spent soooo much time looking at problems that had me nervous, over prepping that didn't matter afterwards, etc. Just enjoy and get excited of what's to come!!
Good luck!

About 1 month out. I tell them light rice but so far haven't had any issues with rice.

The puree stage was the hardest for me because I couldn't mentally bring myself to eat pureed chicken, steak, whatever. I tried pureeing some meat one night and it was just so weird looking and smelly. My head was telling me "Chicken is not supposed to look like this!". My puree stage lasted three weeks and I ate pretty much the same thing for those entire three weeks (yogurt, hummus, cottage cheese, refried Beans, and some poppyseed chicken casserole). I thought those three weeks would never end lol. If you can just get through it with the knowledge that it doesn't last forever, you'll be just fine. Now that I'm almost 7 months out and can eat pretty much anything I want, that puree stage seems like a distant memory.

Bypass was never a thought for me. If the surgeon suggested it I may have listened but talk it over with surgeon.
I LOVE the sleeve and have no regrets.
My understanding is the more you hsve to loose and some medical issues would maybe be suited better for bypass but it was never an option for me. To me (I'm no expert) sleeve was less invasive and less restrictions than bypass. I don't have a sweet issue and no medical issues.
I don't know your situation but with 70lbs to lose and not knowing other issues unless doctor says otherwise sleeve would be my choice

I've lost about 55 lbs, down 4 pant sizes. pizza is my favorite food so it's hysterical that 1 satisfies me lol. 4-6 was no problem for me before.
I will admit the mental is the hardest part. Am I really hungry or is it head hunger? It's hard to explain until you go through it. Some days I feel hungry some days it's 5pm and I'm like whoa I haven't eaten. It's not a problem just things to get used to.
Everyone is different some days I can eat more than others some days hardly anything. I don't always make the best choices i.e pizza and some would say never again but I didn't get this to be on a diet my entire life. I eat what I want (far less) but am conscious to choose healthier options most times.
This was best decision I've ever made. Any questions just ask! Love talking about it.

I am a 28 year old female and started very similar to you. I'm 5'0 and my highest weight was 206 and "normal" weight for my height is 98-127 so I had almost 80 pounds to lose. I was sleeved on 9/30/15 and have lost 56 lbs so far. Some people lose that much in just a few months but that's because they have a lot more to lose. I still have 23 lbs to go to meet my goal weight of 125 but I'm confident I'll reach this goal by my one year surgery anniversary this year. I watch what I eat and work out on average 4 times per week. If you stick to the plan and commit to a lifestyle change, I'm confident you could have great results with the sleeve. I hope this helps!

Wish I knew I worried for nothing :-). Sure I had some nausea at first but the meds helped. I had a very easy recovery.
I'm not 4 months out and feel the same as I did before surgery just better. I only eat less and look better otherwise it's like nothing happened. Best decision I made.
My point is there are soooo many issues to worry about but most are rare. In my group of Dec sleeves idk 100 of us, I haven't seen any issues. I spent soooo much time looking at problems that had me nervous, over prepping that didn't matter afterwards, etc. Just enjoy and get excited of what's to come!!
Good luck!

Wish I knew I worried for nothing :-). Sure I had some nausea at first but the meds helped. I had a very easy recovery.
I'm not 4 months out and feel the same as I did before surgery just better. I only eat less and look better otherwise it's like nothing happened. Best decision I made.
My point is there are soooo many issues to worry about but most are rare. In my group of Dec sleeves idk 100 of us, I haven't seen any issues. I spent soooo much time looking at problems that had me nervous, over prepping that didn't matter afterwards, etc. Just enjoy and get excited of what's to come!!
Good luck!

Today was my 2nd post op appointment with surgeon 4 months out. He was very impressed with my loss so far and all my blood looks great! It felt good to have him be impressed as he is tough one lol. I go again in 2 months.
I admit I am not planning enough and do pick the wrong choices at times - what can I say I am carb addict! I also am not exercising as I should and I know how important that is. Need to get my butt in gear and stop being so lazy!
He reminded me most of it is head hunger and wants me to only eat 1x per day if that is all I am hungry for (if I need more that is fine but he said I really shouldn't be) Snacks he wants it to be fruit or salad, wants me to stay away from drinking calories (no Soups and isn't a fan of Protein drinks). He says I shouldn't be worried about getting enough Protein in just focus on eating healthy for life.
I feel great and want to make sure to maximize this first year!
Thanks so much to everyone here who helped me pre op and into post op. I haven't posted much lately but I still read daily. You are all so helpful. This was the best decision I made and funny how before I was shy about it - now I want to talk about it all the time!

@Jane13. Yes he did say salad even better. I love salad so no biggie. I think he was just trying to emphasize not having bad Snacks.
Surgery was 12/16 so this was my 4 month post op. I had it at Southside.
@@kmorri congrats!!! You will be so happy you did this. Dr. Uchal is great!!

Today was my 2nd post op appointment with surgeon 4 months out. He was very impressed with my loss so far and all my blood looks great! It felt good to have him be impressed as he is tough one lol. I go again in 2 months.
I admit I am not planning enough and do pick the wrong choices at times - what can I say I am carb addict! I also am not exercising as I should and I know how important that is. Need to get my butt in gear and stop being so lazy!
He reminded me most of it is head hunger and wants me to only eat 1x per day if that is all I am hungry for (if I need more that is fine but he said I really shouldn't be) Snacks he wants it to be fruit or salad, wants me to stay away from drinking calories (no Soups and isn't a fan of Protein drinks). He says I shouldn't be worried about getting enough Protein in just focus on eating healthy for life.
I feel great and want to make sure to maximize this first year!
Thanks so much to everyone here who helped me pre op and into post op. I haven't posted much lately but I still read daily. You are all so helpful. This was the best decision I made and funny how before I was shy about it - now I want to talk about it all the time!

I am a little more than three months out from surgery and 70lbs down. My surgical team asked me what I am doing to be so "successful" and I thought about it and I decide to post those things here. Let me say this, I know I am new to the game. This post is just to share what I am doing. I am no expect and I am sure there are things I can do better. If you are interested read on.
1. I meal plan. Usually on Sunday I cook for the week. I make my Breakfast dish, lunch, and dinner for the week. I also make Protein Peanut Butter balls on this day as well. It helps me save money and have a better idea of what I am eating.
2. I use children's serveware. This helps me to control my portions and using children's silverware helps me to eat slower and take smaller bites
3. I take my Vitamins daily.
5. When I can I measure my food
6. I try to high protein content foods
7. If I snack I eat a high protein food
8. I add Protein powder when I cook whenever I can
9. I only drink Water
10. When I find a trigger food I leave that bad boy alone!
11. Leading up to surgery I read books and articles about VSG
12. I have a weight loss journal that I write in almost everyday
13. I try to regroup quickly. If I do not well one day I make adjustments to eat better the next day
14. I watch videos and read things on BP that have been helpful
15. When I do not meet a goal I make a new goal
16. I remember when that God has given me a gift and I do not want to waste the gift
17. I take water with me whatever I go
18. I use a high protein cookbook
19. I realize that I have not made it across the finish line and I have to keep going
20. I realize that every month my period vexes my weight loss agenda and then it goes away and I prevail!
21. My prayer partner and I talk about my progress every week and she prays for me
22. I have a surgery buddy
I am sure there is more than I could be doing. My goal is to be 100lbs in three months time. If I am not there you know I am going be smaller than I am now.

Tomorrow I get a date for my surgery I'm using Dr. Herrera that works with that doctor ucal
I mean uchel

I just had my surgery with dr uchal 2/1