Hopefulmommy44

Today makes 1 month since I started my diet reset, and I'm down 12 pounds. I was the same weight for almost 2 weeks, and it was torture, but I'm so proud of myself. Total 52 pounds down from this time last year.

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I had surgery in May of 2017. My highest weight was 327lbs I made it down to 211 and then was pregnant with my first 10 months post op. I'm around 230 but I'm also pregnant again. I'm hoping to really kick it in gear after this baby

Yes! Kick it into high gear. I should have started as soon as I was done breastfeeding. I was at goal (165), then gained up to 205 with the first one. I never made it back down to goal, then got pregnant again, and got up to 260 with that one. [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15]
It took me all the way until last August, weighing 272 (almost to my presurgery weight of 288) to finally get a little serious about weight loss...not that serious, though. I've "only" lost 50 pounds over the last year (8 of those pounds was with a diet reset that I started last week). I could kick myself for not trying to get any off after the first baby...the hill wouldn't have been as high. Oh well, you live and you learn. You'll jump right on it, as soon as you're healthy enough! [emoji847][emoji847][emoji847]

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How many days without any weight loss quantifies a stall?

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Today is day #8, I'm down 8 pounds, haha. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be. I do liquids only, throughout the day, and a lean Protein with non starchy veggies in the evening. How many years out are you from WLS?

On 5/13/2020 at 10:00 AM, Shemekasr said:

Hello all,

I am 4 years post op and I totally feel your pain. Post sleeve i was 256 lbs. My lowest weight was 146lbs. I am currently 205 lbs. I have made the decision to get back on track with it all. I will start with the basics of Protein Shakes for 3 days, then slowly introduce other allowable foods. I do know that my sleeve is still intact because i cant eat alot at one time, but once that food digests, I am ready for more, but only out of habit, not hunger. For me it is mental because when I am bored I eat. Since having my last child I have began to fall back into old habits, but I know I can make the changes because my sleeve still works and I am ready to do this once again!!

How are you doing on your weight loss? Our stories are similar with having babies after WLS.

1 hour ago, StarMonroe said:

I start my fasting at 7:30pm until 11:30am. I’m in bed by 9 - 9:30. I have Pork rinds (zero calories) as a snack and Coke Zero . For lunch I will have a chicken salad or regular salad and a sensible dinner. I have been loosing 2 to 3 pounds a week. Going thru that stall I was sure the VSG didn’t work but once i read intermittent fasting helps I decided to try it and it worked!

Oh gosh...I will be dying by 11:30am.😩😩😩

But...when I hit the stall, I will try. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

2 hours ago, StarMonroe said:

My stall lasted a MONTH! I started intermittent fasting and it changed my life! Stall over!

What method of IF are you doing?

4 minutes ago, summerset said:

IMO the "pure sugar things" are easy to substitute: get the diet version. Works also for hard candy and gum.

Think about your poor teeth. I wouldn't want that sugary stuff in my mouth, doesn't have anything to do with calories. The only sugary beverage I have once in a while is a strong espresso with real sugar, but that thing is downed in a minute and not sipped over a longer time span.

I was never a fan of diet drinks. I would rather just go without...I did find a brand of sparkling Water, that I like and Crystal Light mango tea is one of my faves. Those L Dr. Peppers are what got me here, and I try to remember that, before choosing the bad stuff.

6 hours ago, summerset said:

I just love this picture!

You can't forget sodas. I get so excited thinking about that first sip of a L Dr. Pepper w/extra ice from McD. It's been 6 days since I last had one, trying to stay strong. 😩

29 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Are you still in weight loss phase? Keto Snacks, while low in carbs, are high in fat, and still pack alot of calories.

Yes, I am actively trying to lose, years after falling off from vsg. I was just curious. I have a horrible sugar addiction, and that brownie caught my eye. 🙄

Do ya'll think those low carb-keto Snacks and Desserts are a slippery slope to falling back into bad habits? Those "brownie thingies" sure look good. 😩

Woke up down 5 lbs, and although I know it's Water weight, it still makes me happy...the cravings hit me hard last night. Let me mention that I'm going to caffeine, carb AND sugar withdrawal. I killed the cravings with 2 dill spears and a tablespoon of PB...but I sure wanted another tablespoon. I drank a bottle of water and MADE myself go to bed. Night time snacking is my worst enemy. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

On 8/1/2020 at 8:27 AM, California Guy said:

Modified DS has worked well for me. For me, bowel movements are different from prior to surgery. I'd say they are sporadic. I can have many in one day then none for a couple of days. I haven't had any lack of control.

Having VSG surgery, losing weight and regaining was a lesson for me. Now this time around after the revision, I'm taking the nutrition plan seriously. I'm eating healthy foods all day at the right portions. I've never followed a diet plan so carefully before without having some junk food time to time.

From the research I did prior to selecting this procedure, I read the modified DS is offered as a procedure that reduces dumping syndrome and diarrhea because you keep the pylorus (opening from stomach). Surgeons claim it has a lower degree of GI side-effects and resolves irritable bowel syndrome.

Research your options and ask your surgeon all the questions you have. Good luck with your journey!

Does it really resolve IBS? I wasn't in the market for revision, but this would be worth it! Is there research on how it improves IBS? What is the recovery period? I had vsg in 2012, need to lose 80lbs to get back to goal...which I'm committed to seeing this through, but I'm just off of an IBS flare up, and it's horrible.

We're in the same boat, so we can encourage each other. I had vsg in 2012, followed by a baby, along with weight gain in 2014...followed by another baby, and even MORE weight gain in 2016. Just started a diet reset 2 days ago, and I'm feeling pretty good about it. I'm 80 pounds away from my goal weight with vsg...so this won't happen overnight. How are things going for you?

18 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Caffeine = mild diuretic effect

Caffeine tends to have a mild diuretic effect, ut it could also be Fluid retention finally being resolved

You're right! Today my rings were looser on my fingers, and I know I haven't lost that fast! I wish! Thanks.

Trying a reset this week. Today is my second day, and I know that I have gone to the restroom at least 10 times since I started.

Breakfast: Premier Cafe Latte

Lunch: Premier high Protein chocolate shake

Dinner: protein and 4 oz non starchy veggies

Snacks: sugar free Jello and sugar free Popsicles

Which one of these is the culprit? 🙄

Hi there! I'm with you on the struggle. I had vsg in Fall 2012, lost 120 lbs. Had babies in 2014 and 2016, so I never even made it to the 3 yr mark at my goal weight 😫. I've so far lost 40 pounds, on 1200 calories per day, and I'm starting a reset today. I never thought to try Phentermine, but I will be making an appt to get some this week! The struggle is very real! We can encourage each other. I am not at all interested in revision, at this time.

3 hours ago, New&Improved said:

I'd lost 100lbs before on my own but it always came back until I had surgery

WOW! If I could lose 100 pounds. Mind blown. I'm looking for that motivation that helped me stick to my post op diet to lose the 120, right after surgery. Thank you for encouragement. 😊

11 hours ago, LaLaDee said:

I don't think you have anything to lose by continuing to lose weight without revision surgery. It's definitely not impossible, people lose large amounts of weight without any surgery - and you already have the sleeve. Surgery isn't a magic bullet and either way, you're going to need to put in the work around nutrition and exercise. Is there any concern that your sleeve has lost all of its restriction?

Honestly, it sounds like you are doing really well - you're already a third of the way back to where you want to be. How long did it take you to lose the 40 lbs? If you are still struggling in 6-12 months, you can always reassess and consider revision again. But given how well you are doing, there's no harm in continuing your weight loss journey without the expense and pain of another surgery - particularly when you have young kids to look after.

That's just my two cents (from a random person on the internet). Do whatever is right for you! Wishing you all the best either way! xx

Well...it took me 2 yrs to lose that 40 pounds. I had a lot of ups and downs, but when I was rediagnosed with DM and HTN, I knew I had to get serious. I won't say that bypass is completely off of the table, it will just be harder to take care of my self with a 4 and 5 yr old. Most of it is fear, that I will have this drastic surgery, and still gain the weight back. Sorry for the sob story. Thank you for the encouragement. 😊

Hi everybody,

A little background info: Had vsg in Fall 2012, lost 120 lbs, felt amazing! I got married, had a baby in Fall 2014, gained weight. Had another baby in Summer 2016, gained even more weight. I sought the advice of my bariatric surgeon, he recommended full bypass, and gave me a goal to lose 15 lbs, before he would schedule. Well, I've lost 40 lbs. I feel like I should be able to get back to my goal weight (165lbs) without having a bypass...but the task of losing another 80 pounds seems almost impossible. Has anyone on here, lost that much weight, without additional surgery?

Thanks for reading.