Three years ago, on July 14th 2010, I had my VSG. I cannot now remember what life was like, what I was like, before surgery. I am still not at goal, in fact am a solid 60 lbs away from goal. There are things I know now about metabolic surgery that I did not know before, really that none of us knew, that are only just being realized now. For example, the fact that a super low calorie diet isn't necessarily responsible for your honeymoon weightloss and that staying on a super low calorie diet after the honeymoon won't necessarily ensure continued significant loss.

I love my sleeve, I love that after 3 years I can still get full from 3 pieces of sushi, That 2 scrambled eggs will keep me going for 10 hours, that I can go an entire day without eating and not even realize it, and then be satisfied with an apple and Peanut Butter.

After so much time, the next phase/goal is the reconstruction, getting this excess tissue off is my next goal, and someday, SOMEDAY, finally getting to be totally and completely not fat

Good Morning Globetrotter,

KUDOS to YOU!! Thank you for your insight.

I'm pre surgery & am ready for a change. Your honesty has really put my weight loss expectations into perspective. No, I wasn't looking for a magic bougie & poof I'm slim forever, I'm awaiting my medical procedure to make my life better & eat to LIVE not live to EAT!!

Looked at your profile and you ate just beautiful. You have done a great job and I know someday you will get to goal. It is not a race and you are very young. Best of luck.

It's great to hear from you! I missed your posts. You are an inspiration.

Missed you, Globe! You are not fat. Having sixty pounds to lose does not make you fat - so I suggest you unpack your before pictures and do a real side by side to at least cut yourself some slack here.

Congrats on three long and painful years of struggling with your weight and body image - this has been a rough haul for you.

The sleeve does work as far as capacity. I wish you were here more to show new folks the reality that eating small portions forever isn't always the perfect solution they think it will be.

Best to you - go visit the vet forum, we've been worried about you!

~Cheri