I had VSG surgery on 12th November 2013 at Nuffield hospital, Brentwood. Mr Koak carried out my op with a size 28 bougie.

I had the greatest care and no pain or nausea at all. My highest weight was 275 and I'm now 179. I know I could have lost more during the honeymoon period, but I stupidly snacked and boozed. I'm back on track now and although it's harder to lose the weight, it is very possible. I'd like to lose a further 20 pounds.

I took out a bank loan for the surgery as the NHS would have paid for a bypass, but I didn't fancy that and I wanted the surgery quickly. This is the best thing I've ever done for myself.

I have progressive multiple sclerosis so I can't exercise much, apart from swimming. I could never have lost this much weight without my sleeve.

Edited May 16, 201610 yr by Cathyem2

back on track - it's harder to lose the weight, it is very possible.

from one Cathy to another!!

congrats on loosing almost 100 lbs

sorry you strayed for a while

you didn't gain any weight, right??

you want to loose another 20 lbs?

you are on the right path to success, again!!!

it's wonderful you are so determined

you are definitely "FULL of IT"

glad you are here to "get it together"

good luck

kathy

Here's the Pouch Test diet to get yourself back on track! Good luck and Congrats on your success so far!

Hi and welcome. I had my op last year July 16 best thing I ever did. I'm in Pembrokeshire Wales and had my op in Carmarthen

Thank you, both, so much! I did put on about 10Ibs, Kathy, but it's off now. Focusing on at least 60g of Protein per day, no more than 40g of carbs or fat, and loads of Water.

Swimming once or twice a week, depending on how tired I am and whether my legs want to play

Hi and welcome. I had my op last year July 16 best thing I ever did. I'm in Pembrokeshire Wales and had my op in Carmarthen

How are you getting on, Chris?

Well I'm doing pretty good really. 91 lb off and I started C25k running and now I can do 25 minutes plus running without stopping. Not that far compared to some but I would never of dreamt that I could do this a year ago.

In fact a year ago I was gearing up for my appointment with the surgeon, I was on holiday as I am right now and I was dreaming that it would all be over ! So even though I'm on holiday I'm running and being aware of what I eat. So this time when I go home I will not have gained 14 lb. to anyone who is thinking of doing this my advice is yes do it. Best thing I ever did for myself and I think I'm worth it . All the best to you.

That's brilliant and inspirational, Chris!! I completely agree with you and a friend of mine who has seen my results has her op booked in the Czech Republic on 31/05/16. I am so excited for her and hope she does really well.

Have a lovely holiday.