BuzzVSG

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Hey everyone. I was sleeved on 03/19/18. Tomorrow is my one week anniversary. I hit my goal weight early on, and I have been teetering between 172-174 for the past month. My all time lowest was 166. I got a lot of negative feedback from people saying that I was too skinny & gaunt. I would like to get down to 170, that is where I was happy. I have not been eating the best lately, not horrible but I can be doing better. Exercise wise, I exercise 5-6 times a week between weight training and running. Overall, I am glad I had this done. I would like to figure out how to take off four or five pounds but it seems that my appetite increased as time went on as well as my ability to eat a little bit more. Here is a before & after collage I made. The after pics I am 170ish. The before pics I am 286.

Here are some recent pics of me at around 170 compared to 286.

@BuzzVSG well done and congrat's

Here are some recent pics of me at around 170 compared to 286.

Good job, you look fantabulous!

Time seems to be speeding by...
14 months since surgery , current bmi 28 weight 158lbs (couple lbs gain from vacation foods, expected and proud to know that it's not going to cause anxiety) , so return to stricter habits. I promised to be transparent so I always update my weight up and down... Almost everything remains the same health wise, etc finished latest rounds of Iron infusion, honestly still feel the same. But I'll see what the deal is at the end of the month.
Still a very good decision

TMI seriously!! You should know the answer to that question better than anyone on this forum. Stupid is as Stupid does. SMH

I am about 9 months post-op and down to my goal weight (actually below). I have worked hard to get to where I am. My family bought a cake for my birthday which is upcoming. I have not cheated with any Desserts ever!!!!!!!! Will it kill me to have a piece of cake? I know the answer to this but I feel super guilty even thinking about it. I can never go back to where I started. On one hand I know it won't kill me, on the other hand it's like I am relinquishing control.

I am still a work in progress. First pic I was about 286, second pic about 202.

Thank you! I can always count on you for a fantastic response.

Don't have to eat it but maybe indulge them by taking a slice!
One of my favorite movies is Constantine, and after visiting Hell he needs to eat (stay with me) so Angela takes him to this awful skeezy corner cop diner and orders terrible food to which he constantly picks at over an intense conversation but never actually eats.
After being through obesity Hell and back, you are still the hero.
Happy Birthday 🎈

Why not have a small piece of something on a special occasion?
I think it’s unrealistic to think of certain foods as “never” foods.
Should you justify eating whatever you want for a whole weekend because it’s your birthday? Probably not. Is enjoying one small dessert item throwing you down the worm hole back into an endless spiral of weight gain? Likely no.
Happy Birthday and Enjoy.

I am about 9 months post-op and down to my goal weight (actually below). I have worked hard to get to where I am. My family bought a cake for my birthday which is upcoming. I have not cheated with any Desserts ever!!!!!!!! Will it kill me to have a piece of cake? I know the answer to this but I feel super guilty even thinking about it. I can never go back to where I started. On one hand I know it won't kill me, on the other hand it's like I am relinquishing control.

I am about 9 months post-op and down to my goal weight (actually below). I have worked hard to get to where I am. My family bought a cake for my birthday which is upcoming. I have not cheated with any Desserts ever!!!!!!!! Will it kill me to have a piece of cake? I know the answer to this but I feel super guilty even thinking about it. I can never go back to where I started. On one hand I know it won't kill me, on the other hand it's like I am relinquishing control.

First Picture: 286
Second Picture: 192

Everyone's body reacts differently to the surgery. We all have different metabolisms. Keep in mind you just lost about 3/4 of your stomach. Your body and your system has to take time to catch up to get used to this huge change. It will work, give it some time.
Also, don't obsess over the scale, the first six weeks should be dedicated to your healing. The sleeve needs to heal. Follow the program that was given to you.

I will be 41 in about a week and I had surgery 03/2018.

I had a death in the family, so Thanksgiving canceled. I plan on having chinese food too. Probably steamed shrimp with veggies and some hot sauce on it. No rice. I have never craved hot sauce before VSG, now I use it quite often.

I had a death in the family, so Thanksgiving canceled. I plan on having chinese food too. Probably steamed shrimp with veggies and some hot sauce on it. No rice. I have never craved hot sauce before VSG, now I use it quite often.

Stunning, fabulous, amazing, beautiful, grand, great job!! Keep up the good work. Chicka Bow Bow

Surgery date: June 26
Heaviest weight: 284
Current weight: 190
I’m 10 pounds away from my goal weight! So now I have a new goal weight 😂 I am VERY proud of what I’ve accomplished and the changes I’ve made in my life and in my diet.

I thought I would bump this thread. I hung out with my friend a few weekends ago. We went to a football game together. It feels so surreal being on the opposite end of the spectrum. What I mean by that is I no longer have to worry about the little things while being heavy such as walking long distances, worrying about sitting in chairs, and constantly being out of breath. For once, he was telling me to slow down! The walk from the parking lot tailgate to the stadium is significant, and when I was at my heaviest I would dread walking it. I really feel like am a totally different person, literally and figuratively..

After waking up from surgery, and enduring the recovery room, I was wheeled to a non-bariatric floor because it was full. After getting situated. I decided to take it upon myself to go for a walk. Well, we all know where the gas they pump into you goes, I stopped let one rip for what seemed like 30 seconds. I then heard a voice behind me say "did someone start a lawnmower?". I was mortified and hobbled back to my room.