Gagsy

3 weeks into a bariatric program. Hoping for my sleeve surgery in May. 7 pounds lost in 3 weeks.
 
HW 411
Diet starting wt: 370
CW 362
GW 140
HT 5'3"
Expected surgery May 2018
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Adore the posing. Keep it up, you're looking fab mom

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How do you do it? I used to always be well hydrated but having surgery has actually had a negative effect on my drinking habits. I'm just not thirsty anymore and drinking Water feels like a chore now more than ever.

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Dropping clothes sizes is better for me than anything, even beats the scales. I've suffered all my life needing the bigger clothes and to move down feels amazing, like FINALLY.

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Made tempeh with some mixed frozen veggies, added a splash of bragg aminos, garlic, tumeric and ginger powder.




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My daughter was doing a photoshoot of me, No, we were just being silly
My current weight 284
But I'll give you stats. People are big on numbers
(Highest weight ever, which I never include, was 386)

So, the Day I began my 2 week preop diet on Nov 27th (my birthday lol) I weighed 344lbs
Day of surgery Dec 11, I weighed 321lbs
Current weight: 284- March 11, 2018 ( almost 13 weeks po)
Summary:
Since surgery, I've lost 37 pounds, since preopdiet I've lost 60 pounds!
On my way, baby!

I was talking to a friend and explaining why I cant get to the gym. He said what about we go together? (i dont drive) and so Saturday night was the first time I walked into a gym to work out. So he showed me how to set up the treadmill. I was on it for an entire 30 minutes! I started slow on 1. I was up to 2.3 and walked 2 mile. I really can not do alot with upper body because of weight limit as per my dr. So i did the stationary bike for 10 minutes. Lol little accomplishments that mean so much! Oh and I dont hurt at all today, gotta ip my game.
SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 209.6 (2/25/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

Made the switchch today & the bag is out! Time to fill it & send it on its way merry way. They will not be missed!!

I eagerly await the proper time to return to the mall.

I agree. I actually didn’t buy any 2X shirts my wife pulled out a box of my old shirts which are very nice & said surprise! That was a nice stash considering she saved them before the thought of surgery ever crossed my mind.

Good for you! I didn't make the change until I was 3X to 1X. Should have made it sooner but hey...the day the bigger clothes went I felt somewhat liberated! Now I'm in a Large shirt and it feels good!

VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Somewhere along the timeline of our lives we discovered that food elicits a certain amount of pleasurable feeling and, in some theories, the pleasurable feeling is made more intense as it counters the pain of daily life. At least this has been true for me and I've discovered this through therapy. Food to some of us can be like alcohol to an alcoholic. Consider yourself lucky to begin to break free from this cycle but please remain aware that the propensity to turn to food as a solace may still be there but just in a dormant state. The outcome of your surgery is an absolute blessing and it bodes well for long term success. Create a new voice inside your head to remind you that food is only for living not for medicine. :-D

That's great, congratulations! I feel a similar feeling to you when it comes to food now. I realised that I actually think about good more AFTER surgery but in totally OK with that, I get why. Thinking about food more means I'm looking up more recipes which I'm keen to try and create. It's given me more excitement over food even if I'm consuming much less of it. My relationship to food has really changed for the better.

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I’m home sick with the flu, but got some great news that my surgery was approved. I was told I will get a call tomorrow with a date. Now if I can just get rid of this fever 🤣

My general overall health is the best non scaled victory to me. I have so much more energy now and my back doesn't hurt when I'm out walking now.

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Hi there!
Big dog lover here (literally and figuratively). I have a border collie and a Romanian rescue of mixed orgin.
They bring me so much joy and love. I look forward to getting fitter so I can give them more

 

It's everyone's personal choice, whatever you discuss make sure it's right for you.

I'm very open about my surgery. Most people I find are very curious about the surgery and I never tire answering questions about it. If they are secretly judging that is their problem, not mine.

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Ooh, girl . . . the boots. I could barely squeeze into boots before surgery, and I can wear so many styles now!
I can cross my legs. You don't realize how big of a deal that is until you can do it again!
I can keep up with my daughter when we are running from place to place at her dance competitions. THAT is huge for me . . . I was struggling big time last year!!
I fit comfortably into chairs in public places (movies, concerts, sporting events). I don't feel like I am squishing myself into them and possibly bugging the people next to me.
I've still got about 60 lbs to go, but it has been great so far!!

New show on Netflix follows three people in New Zealand for a year during the weight loss surgery process. Very interesting!!!

Wow! You look 20 years younger.

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You can do it![emoji106]

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My weight loss has slowed down a lot lately but I know I definitely need to hit the gym more regularly. So excited to be close to goal. The last time I saw the nutritionist she thought that 170lbs would be a good goal for me and we could reassess once I reach it. Today I'm 184lbs and I have my one year surgery anniversary coming up April 20th. Trying to crack down to hopefully be 170 by my annual check-up. Regardless I'm really proud of how far I've come and I know that I can get there with the same focus I've had the last 10-11 months. In the last week or so when I've seen old pictures I don't even recognize that person. Surgery was the best decision I've made!
December 2016

February 2018

Ok, so my son shares this picture of me and him from about 2 years ago last week. Out of the blue when were talking and he's fidgeting with his phone he says, "Damn, you have to see this!" Right off the bat I'm thinking what's wrong? He shows me the pic and then texts a screenshot to me. Ever since then I can't get out of my mind that I don't believe I'm as small as I am now. I mean I can fit in the same size clothes as my 18 year old son. It's very emotional to look at myself in the old picture...
I don't want to sound crazy or sound like I'm ungrateful for the results I've had. I know there's a lot of people out there who would love to be in the position I'm in and I hope they are just as successful. I'm so much healthier and able to enjoy life.
Has this happened to anyone else? Where your mind hasn't caught up to where your body is? What do you do about it?
 
VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 228.8 GW = 220 (6'5")

3-4 oz is how much we all should be eating, as in we ALL, adults. The fact that it looks like a toddler portion speaks to how much our society overeats. If you put protein first at all your meals and have a few protein rich Snacks or shakes you will do just fine! Hang in there!

It's a lovely feeling to just be normal and average! I wish my 14 year old self knew that. Ha! Congratulations on being completely unremarkable when boarding an airplane, nothing-to-see-here when standing in a line to order food, totally un-noteworthy when using a machine at the gym, and living your very best life!!