NYSuperDuck

I had my VSG June 8, 2016. Super happy with the results. I went from 311 to 205, then gained back about 15 lbs, and also had a hernia repair surgery on June 28, 2017. Now using Saxenda as prescribed by my surgeon, and down to 205 again. Felling confident of hitting my goal of 190, but wondering if I can hold it. I haven't posted in a while, but I really appreciate all the great advice and comments... I read the site all the time.

I had VSG last June 8. Since then I lost 106 lbs, going from 311 to 205. Then I put back on about 15 lbs. When I went to see my surgeon, he recommended Saxenda. I'm back at 205 after two weeks, and hopefully on my way to target at 190. I'm not sure how well I'll maintain 190, and moreover I'm a little concerned that the Saxenda may be making me eat an unhealthily low amount of calories. So now I'm focusing on protein again, and we'll see how that goes, until I see my surgeon again in a couple of weeks. So far Saxenda's been super effective at helping me get back losing weight again, but I've got like ZERO desire to eat, and I get nauseous if I eat much at all. Not entirely sure how I feel about that.

It sounds like without the surgery you are headed down the same road most everyone here was on too. I hope you make the right decision for you, but I can tell you I'm super happy with my results. It literally changed my life. I made the right decision for me... I trust you'll make the right one for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had about a month-long stall 5 months out until about 6.5 months out. I had a similar starting weight as you, and I just sort of hung around 230 for a while, before it started edging down again. As a side note, I watch what I eat, but I'm pretty much eating what I want now, and I'm still slooowly edging towards my "ideal" weight of 190... if I stayed right here at 210 I'd have no reason not to be thrilled with the surgery results, but I'm still thinking I can make at least 200. Great work so far...you'll get there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This surgery changed my life Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on June 8, 2016, so that makes today my 8 month surgi-versary. I really did well right out of the gate, and haven't had any complications to speak of. The first 70 pounds or so just melted off. I was tracking pretty much everything I ate, and going from 311 to 240 was easy as could be. After that, the pounds came off slower, and for about 10 weeks I mostly just stuck between 230 and 225...then 225 and 220...then 217 and 222. I realized that although I was weighing myself daily, I hadn't been tracking my foods. I think that's mostly because I started eating in restaurants almost exclusively, as my wife has been battling breast cancer. At any rate, the last few weeks it seems like the weight is falling off again. This morning I was 209.4, and I've changed my goal weight from 205 to 195 for no reason other than that I think I can do it. I can't believe I've actually lost more than 100 pounds. I've been eating a ton of Jamaican jerk chicken, and at least once a week I get a six pack of Mike's Hard Lemonade- so I guess I'm not "following all the rules," but people say I look 10 years younger, I feel great, and I pretty much eat what I want, just a lot less of it. No doubt this surgery changed my life for the better and I'm thankful for that. Thanks for all the great posts and the wealth of information here. I don't read daily anymore, but I certainly do read them regularly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If I recall correctly, I felt "hungry" too for a few days after surgery. I think it was just my stomach starting to heal. I am generally not bothered by hunger now and can easily forget to eat a meal here and there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Starting weight 311. Now at 221. Goal is 205 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm six months out yesterday, and I've been stalled at 15 pounds from my goal for about a month and a half. I'm SLOWLY losing now...I started at 311 and my goal is 205. Eating about 1400-1600 cals/ day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hard to believe it's been three months. Today I hit 70 lbs lost. Starting Weight: 311 Surgery Weight: 292 Weight Today: 240.2 Weight Loss: 70.8 lbs Target Weight: 205 My favorite NSV is buying and wearing normal clothes again. I'm a regular XL now in most shirts, and I have a brand new pair of 38 jeans that are actually loose on me. I'm eating mostly what I want, but what I want seems to be mostly Protein and low carb...with some exceptions lol. Thanks to everyone for all the great posts that have been a huge help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was freezing for about a week after surgery. Then things normalized. But now that you mention it, I DO sweat less Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Get some cottage cheese or Greek yogurt or Protein drinks or, what used to do is get Chinese dishes with no rice and put them in a blender. I definitely would not be eating noodles or Pasta often. Still feel bad when I eat those Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I gained 4 lbs from day 5 after surgery to day 9. Now I'm down 38 lbs, about 54 days after surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery 6/8/16 High: 311 Surgery Day: 292 Today: 254 Goal: 205 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just as I'm thinking in going to blow through the 50 lbs lost mark, of course I'm up .4 pounds today. Grrr Thanks for the congrats, all Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App