VSG_Meow_Bitch

It’s delicious

It’s delicious

I'm a fairly new sleever, and i'm extremely happy:)
I love that I can continue with my pre-surgical diet that I was having a lot of success with...while eating smaller portions and feeling great. I love that 4 ounces feels full and satisfied.
I love that when I get stupid and eat a cookie or some other sugary crime (pretty rare thing, but it happens)....I feel a little gross. I don't get full on dumping syndrome...but I get a touch of nausea that reminds me that refined sugar and I are not friends. Also...if I'm smart and just have a bite of that cookie instead of the whole damned thing....I can really enjoy that bite and not feel crappy afterward. It's changing how I handle those situations, it's changing my preferences, and really helping me to stop a bad habit....or at least employ serious moderation:)
I love that I'm off my meds and my health is better. I love that I have good energy to get my seven miles of walking in each day.
I love that my clothes are getting baggy and that I look (not skinny...but) normal in a swimsuit, again.
I love my sleeve:)

Just super happy with my sleeve. I love not feeling hungry all the time and love how i can feel full from eating small portions. I feel so classy when eating now cuz i just take small bites instead of shoveling food into my mouth.
Sleeved on 12/11/17

Just super happy with my sleeve. I love not feeling hungry all the time and love how i can feel full from eating small portions. I feel so classy when eating now cuz i just take small bites instead of shoveling food into my mouth.
Sleeved on 12/11/17

Just super happy with my sleeve. I love not feeling hungry all the time and love how i can feel full from eating small portions. I feel so classy when eating now cuz i just take small bites instead of shoveling food into my mouth.
Sleeved on 12/11/17

Vegan sausage. Yum!

There is a bariatric surgeon online that warns about intense exercise within the first 6 months citing that your body can't possibly take in enough calories to support that kind of activity, I was cleared for walking at a month and basically nothing more until about the 6 month. I wasn't expressly told no, but my surgeon didn't even ask or suggest more intense workouts until that point. Currently, I am almost 11 months out and I work out 6 days a week. My nutritionist has me alternate running for an hour one day, then running 15 minutes, 30 minutes of circuit/weight training, followed by running 15 minutes on the other. He warned me against straight weight training while in the weight loss phase and urged me not to confuse my body with intentionally building muscle. He advised that weight training is likely the reason for long stalls previously.

Are you eating animals and animal products? Try a plant based diet. No Hair loss for me

I had a whole pint of regular vanilla Hagendas (spelling?) when i was 2 weeks post op. It was Christmas and I wanted it. I ate it slowly and didnt get sick at all. It was lovely.

I never thought I would be here and so fast, this is the best decision I have ever made, 4 months post.

I stepped on the scale today and couldn’t believe my eyes - I’m officially down 75 lbs! I had my SIPS (loop DS) with Dr. Roslin at Lenox Hill on July 17, 2917.
The first two months were the hardest but since then it honestly has been relatively easy. I don’t have cravings anymore nor a big appetite, and I feel satisfied with small Protein heavy meals. I’ve started cooking more (especially with low carb slow cooker meals that I can turn into freezer meals) and working out 2-3 times a week with a mix of personal training and cardio and interval training classes through ClassPass.
To any of you thinking about having this surgery and are scared or had it and are in a rut...today any pain from my recovery period or challenges on this road (that I still have a long way to go on!) felt like they disappeared. This is so worth it. Not just because of how much better I look or fit in my clothes or small successes from being smaller, like being able to fold my arms or cross my legs or not feel winded just from walking a few blocks...but because I feel like a whole new person inside and out. I have so much more energy, am sleeping better, my skin has even improved, I’m happier, I’m more social, I’m more motivated.
This is worth it.

I'm 4.5 weeks post-op and down only 16 lbs from surgery date. I've had a remarkably easy recovery, I haven't had an ounce of nausea, and everything I've eaten so far has agreed fine with me, plus I'm able to eat more than the 2-4 tbsp they say at this stage... I can eat up to half a cup already, so I hear you. I feel like this is going to make it WAY too easy to fall off the wagon at some point, so I make sure I LOG everything I eat on myfitnesspal, and I don't snack. I eat my 3 meals and get my liquids in, which helps keep me at the 600 calorie goal right now. I almost wish I had more complications to keep me from splurging, but I'm overly grateful that I haven't had any complications at all!!!!! It just means we have to work a little harder to keep ourselves on track. 22 lbs is great, keep it up!!

This was my day of surgery

Pretty disgusting huh, but it's where I was at and whereIam. My journey.
I don't look the same with makeup as I do without it.But third picture is a recent with makeup

My goal is not specially a number as it is, I want to feel good again. I don't want to have a pretty face, but have to crop a photo. I want to be around for grandbabies someday.
I want to live
I was fat before, when i was 17 and i lost a ton of weight, a hundred pounds from my junior year to my senior year and into my early 20s. I then went back to my old habits, got pregnant twice and over the years, gained higher than I was at my highest in in my junior year (275lbs) It's had a lot to do with I never dealt with my demons. I am a crime victim and without giving a ton of detail on this social media site, I never dealt with it and in the last 2 years I did. They finally caught my attacker after 23 years (my attack was in 1991, home invasion) Long story short, therapy has saved my life and this surgery is helping me to match up my outside to how I feel inside

Made it to ONEderland!!! I keep thinking it’s not true-that I’m still that out of control fat girl but the scale said 197! Omg!!!! I’d put up a picture but I’m still camera shy. I am going to try to stretch that muscle and take an actual selfie...maybe. Baby steps! Holy cow, I fit into a size 12 stretchy jeans! I can’t believe it! (I still kinda don’t!)


Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 206 on 11/28 5'7" GW: 150

Okay I feel better lol thought I was doing toooo much. Hope everything goes well with your recovery!

Yes. I “cheated” all the way through the stages by starting the next stage earlier than recommended. My doctor even told me that some people do this and that as long as I tested the food with a small bite or two and I was fine I could eat what I tolerated. I even cheated the first night after surgery lol. dinner came (tea, Soup and jello) and I ate it all over the next few hours (10oz). The nurse freaked out but the surgical resident said it was fine as long as my stomach tolerated it.

So my advice is to take a small bite or two and see what you can tolerate.

Good evening y’all. It’s a chilly 30 something outside and a great day for some vegan chili!!! 😁
I used a medium salsa (probably should have used mild) it had quite the kick. I also kind of overmeasure my spices on purpose, but it’s all so tasty. I ate some with a few crackers as well. I actually took pics today. Enjoy!

I ate a chocolate chip cookie the day after Christmas. In four little pieces. Over the course of two hours. But yep, I ate the whole damned cookie.
Walk of shame. Chocolate chip Cookies are most decidedly NOT on my diet.
People are human and stubborn and stupid. We try to be better, but sometimes we're kinda....nuts....and do self sabotaging things that don't make any sense.
The important thing to remember, is to get firmly back on track and move forward in a better direction.
Also, finding other ways to treat ourselves is important. Gotta break those emotional bridges to food and reroute them to something else that feels good.
I've had some luck "treating myself" to a hot deep bath with bath salts and candles....when what I really want is a brownie and vanilla bean ice cream. LOL.
Also...as weird as this is....sometimes sex helps. Feel the need to eat something stupid....sometimes I go attack my husband. Sex is good exercise and a good distraction. Gotta put away the chocolate syrup....but it's still fun. LOL
Another way I treat myself...is to phone my bestie, or play with my pets, or listen to music I love. If it's fast music, I might even have my own embarrassing private dance party. Hell, I might dance with the dog. She enjoys such shenanigans and is not judgemental. LOL:)
I get what you're saying and I don't judge you. But I do worry a little about these indulgences a month out. Concerned you could hurt yourself...and that worries me. Please be careful.
Also...I really think...for me anyway....that dealing with emotional attachment/addiction to food and finding alternatives to food rewards/gratification...is gonna be an important part of my recovery.
Will an occasional screw up ruin everything? Probably not. But you're kinda flirting with a tiger in a cage who can undo all the work you've done if you're not really, really careful.
Love the cycle class idea:) You can do better tomorrow. You will do better tomorrow.
Best wishes and thanks for the honest post. I wish people were more honest about their struggles.

115 pounds gone 25 to my personal goal! Great way to begin the new year!!
 
VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 244.8 GW = 220 (6'5")

Hi all, quick update, I am close to my 10th month post-op.

I was VSG’d 03/10/17, HW: 405, SW: 385, CW: 230. My goal weight is 190.. It is very hard to shed last 40 lbs, it seems to be attached to my body LOL.. I am very thankful to this process; it is definitely a great tool. However, it is 50/50 we need to engage the other 50% and battle every day with our old bad habits. I am satisfied with my weight loss, but really wanted to lose more weight by now, I hit stalls 3 times, and they last for weeks.. I don’t even look at the scale, now is my enemy (LOL) , instead I rely on clothing and noticed I am losing size… I increased my workouts the last 4 months, I do 4-5 times a week (1.5-2 hrs), I split weight training and HIIT. Now I am working really hard on core workouts.. I hope I can meet my goal by March 1st,
PS: pardon quality of photos.. as header says (quick update)
haring this few photos for now… Will post more in March and I hope I can see a difference. You always friend Carlos….

So, we all wan to eat like that but if you are doing that so quickly after surgery, you are setting yourself up for failure. Talk to your NUT about the best options for you. And really think about your priorities!! This is the time when it is easier to eat right so you should take complete advantage of it. Do everything right at this time because later it will be even more difficult if you don't set your good habits now. Keep a food log and be honest with what you are eating. Show this to your NUT. And if that scares you to show them, then you know you aren't doing it right. No burritos right now!!!! And just a warning about the wine -- there is a really good reason why they tell us to not drink wine/beer/alcohol, especially early on -- it is very common for people who have had WLS to transfer food addiction to alcohol. It may start out as a small glass of wine but that becomes bigger until it is a problem. I don't remember the statistics but the % of WLS patients becoming alcoholics is really high so please put the wine down for now!! Later on when you are in maintenance phase you can slowly bring it back. Besides, it is full of calories and sugar that you don't want to have right now. Best of luck to you -- keep us posted on how you are doing. We are all pulling for you.

You made a mistake. Forgive yourself. It’s was a hard time of the year to stay on track. New year, new goals. Make small ones. Say- if I can get to 12 pm following the rules I can get to 3 pm. Then to 6 pm. Then to 9. Etc. get through one day. Then two. You can do it. Get back on track. It’s very early in your surgery recovery and you need to get on track for your new tummie’s health. Ps. Soon you’ll be able to eat a burrito again. That what I would say to myself. I eat anything I want if I REALLY want it. Otherwise I follow the rules the best I can. Good luck. You can do it!


HW. 289
SW. 284
Height. 5’8

With 2017 coming to and end, I just wanted to throw out into the universe some good vibes for the new year.
For those of you beginning your journey in 2018, good luck! You got this, we will see you on the losers bench soon enough.
For those of you continuing on your journey in 2018, what a ride right? Keep on keeping on!
Here’s to good things for all. Bring it on 2018! ️