Hello!

I am 3 years+ post op VSG. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have never felt like I liked myself more. I feel in control of my weight and what I eat. I started my weight loss adventure at 262 pounds in 2011. Today I weigh 167 pounds. I had my ups and downs (I briefly gained 15 pounds during the 2^nd year and lost them all plus a few, and I was anemic for a few months as well. I eat normally and I have no issues with food intolerances, loose skin, or nausea. Please feel free to ask me any questions!! I love this site, it has helped keep me motivated and focused. I will continue to check in as much as I can! I attached a before and a couple afters of course!

I can relate to the 4th grade thing, lol

You look amazing and happy

Hey there im almost at 2 yrs from having my sleeve. I have lost 130 lbs and in the past 2 mos i have put on 8lbs and dont know how. Im so afraid of gaining weight back. I started back on 2 protein shakes again but cant seem to lose. Any ideas how to jumpstart again?

I follow the 8 hour eating plan (it's similar to the 5:2 plan) maybe 3-5 days a week. It worked wonders to get rid of my regain... And I have been maintaining easily now!! It's worth a try

I am 2 weeks out, and was thrilled to see your post! I really can't wait to get to where you are. When you say "stick to plan" can I ask what a typical day of eating might b for you? Do you still have to obsess about fluid intake?

Thanks, Leslie

hi! A typical day of eating for me: (this has been typical since 1 year out.... The first year was wayyyyyyy different)

breakfast - an iced vanilla latte (not low fat not sugar free) and 2 sargento cheese sticks (not low fat)

Snack : handful of cashews

Lunch: a 2% Greek yogurt, and an whole English muffin with peanut butter

Snack: 2-3 turkey or beef sticks (from a meat market) and a banana

Dinner: depends.. But often 1-2 slices of pizza and a side salad with regular ranch dressing. If it's a Friday or Saturday I'll have a beer too!

Fishing nurse, I wanted to know do you exercise and how many calories do you each day to maintain your current weight.

Check out my reply to the other poster! I eat anywhere between 1500-2500 calories a day.

fishingnurse,

I saw you wrote now and then you'll have a beer...do you drink carbinated sodas? If so, how does your sleeve tolerate it?

Over time, did if feel like your sleeve expanded?

Congrats on making your goal!!!

fishingnurse,

I saw you wrote now and then you'll have a beer...do you drink carbinated sodas? If so, how does your sleeve tolerate it?

Over time, did if feel like your sleeve expanded?

Congrats on making your goal!!!

Yes I tolerate carbonated drinkes easily, just as before. I drink 2-3 sparkling waters a day, I don't drink soda often but when I do it's totally normal I would say my sleeve can hold a lot more than it used to but I still have pretty good restriction.

Congratulations, you look amazing! How did you manage to not have any loose skin?

Edited November 1, 201411 yr by missbrown30

Congratulations, you look amazing! How did you manage to not have any loose skin?

Id say my modest goal (bmi is 27-28) makes a difference. I'm also fairly young. If I lost 40 more pounds I'm sure I'd run into that problem.

I think everyone has to find the weight that is right for them. When I was heavy, thinking about weighing 165 was so exciting for me (I started at 223 and I am 5'3"). Now that I have been about 139 for 2 years, when I gain a few lbs and go up to 143 I start to feel very heavy, very uncomfortable and fat! So it's been an interesting mind set that.....and the thought of being 160 something would be so weird to me at this point. But again, we all have the weight we feel comfortable at.

Have you continued to lose if not when did you stop? Jw I'm only 7 months post op. Weight loss is slow.

Congrats on having such great success long term. Thanks for sharing your success and keeping us motivated.

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by joatsaint

@FishingNurse. Yeah, congrats. It looks good on you. You look healthy and happy. I've been at the exact same weight for 3 1/2 weeks. Don't know what the heck is wrong. I heard about stalls, but for this long is so demoralizing. I don't even want to eat anymore. Can you tell me about some of your stalls, if you had any and if you remember them? Thanks.

I stalled for three weeks right after my 2 week follow up appoint. I haven't had one since and I'm almost 16 weeks post op. Not eating is not the answer. I actually increased my food intake and started losing again and ever since. That stall happened Aug 4th until aug 25th-- hovered between 296-295. Today I weighed 254

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by vanessak8

@@FishingNurse ... you are so very pretty.

Congratulations on your new life. You're so fortunate to have gained this tool at such a young age.

I'm having problems not sneaking a candy here and there. I'm only 6 weeks out and I'm sooooo over the protein what was your diet your first year. I have a military nutrition and they are really date in their information. I have been able to find better info online here and there.

I'm having problems not sneaking a candy here and there. I'm only 6 weeks out and I'm sooooo over the protein what was your diet your first year. I have a military nutrition and they are really date in their information. I have been able to find better info online here and there.

it's hard, you'll find your balance.... The thought of losing my hair if I didn't get enough protein was motivation for me in my first six months!!! You'll have time for treats later, take advantage of your awesome restriction while you have it!!!