So I started my weight loss journey a little over a year ago now. I first met my surgeon in May of 2014. I had gastric Sleeve surgery Feb 25th 2015. Max weight was 327 lbs.. today I hit 227:) It feels really great to have dropped that much weight. I still have about 30 lbs to go but I know I will get there in a few more months. For the folks out there considering surgery.. do it. It is awesome! But, don't under estimate the follow through and will power you will need to have following surgery. I would say within 4 weeks after surgery I could have eaten anything I liked (of course in small quantities at a time). If you aren't careful you can easily have slow to no weight loss. How did I achieve roughly 20 lbs a month weight loss? Essentially a really strict form of the Atkins diet. It essentially eliminates carb cravings (for me at least). Atkins isn't for everyone but it works really well. I'm sure if you are preop you are fretting about the liquid diet post op. Yea it sucks but 2-3 weeks fly's by. You gotta look at this as a long term journey. At 5 months out I definitely have as much physical restriction as I had day 1 after surgery. I don't have any real hunger signals going on. I try to stick to a regular schedule of food that works for Atkins. Overall I am really happy with the surgery. I recommend it to everyone that has serious weight issues.

Edited July 24, 201511 yr by malice95

@@malice95 CONGRATULATIONS!!! And keep up the good work!

Congrats!

That's awesome. Congrats!

Congratulations! !! You're doing great!

How awesome for you! Congrats. And you are right about the foods. I am 4 months out and could eat whatever I wanted at this point, but now its about choosing the right things. I find myself caring more about preservatives, lean meats and proteins. I never thought I would be that person, but I am loving it!