How are you doing 1-3 yrs out from surgery?

[optasia 3]

Im reconsidering surgery after going through most of the class a while back. I even went as far as seeing the surgeon, but I never really felt like it was for me. I'm still not sure. I had lost quite a bit of weight during the class through simply counting calories and walking almost every day. Of course, I realize that is still something I'll need to do,however, the smaller stomach would be helpful!

I'm curious as to how some of you are doing now that it's been a year or more since the surgery? What do you eat? Do you have any regrets?

My biggest thing (and I know I need to stop anyway) is Diet Coke. I see it says no carbonation after surgery. Not sure I can do that. Ha!

Anyway....would love to know how you're all doing now. Physically, emotionally, etc.

Thanks!

[lisa2job 130]

Hi

so I am almost 2 years out , lost 119 lbs gained back 17 recently due to not following the plan, I did the sleeve, i do not feel hungry but do get that dreaded "head" hunger . This is defiantly not a fix all surgery, I am working on my bad habits still and just started back today with really working my sleeve. i have a food addiction and i know what got me fat to begin with its up to me to make the right choices.

I would not change my surgery for the world I love the way i look and feel and i can shop in a regular store !!! i can fit in an airplane seat with out and extender, I feel great.

ps I also gave up diet soda it wasnt that hard, I had some the other day but it totally made me burp for 30 minutes , so wont be doing that again anytime soon

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@@optasia

i am doing great

thanx for asking

any happier i would pop my cork

i am 2.5 yrs PO

reached goal one year PO after losing 105 lbs

no more diabetes/insulin/meds

high blood pressure and CPAP gone too

my epilepsy dosage has been cut in 1/2

thats the BEST health issue that happened because of losing weight

you/me/we all MUST consider to watch what, how much we eat always, forever and a day

drink Water properly et al

this is a lifetime change

you MUST continue all your hard work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

IMO rules are meant to be followed always to maintain your health, happiness and weight loss

losing the weight - we've all been there done that

its the keeping the weight off thats hard

with the help of the sleeve and your diligence - you/me/we should/will all be successful

you work with the sleeve - and the sleeve will work for you

good luck with pending surgery

kathy

Edited May 20, 2014 by proudgrammy