So I just got back from a small family reunion for my Grandmothers 90th birthday. When I said large family in the title I wasn't referring to the number of people there but the size of the people there. I found out that a couple of them had had either bypass, sleeve, or the band in the past. The problem was they were all telling me how it failed and they just gained all their weight back. This was pretty eye opening for me to say the least. I know surgery is a just a tool in the weight loss tool belt and can be defeated. All the ones I talked to had one thing in common...they never went to a support group or held themselves accountable to stick to eating right post surgery. They mentioned how easy it was to fall back into the old eating habits and some were even pressured by their spouse to cheat on their diets. Now I am scared that this will end up being my fate...I will just have to make sure I attend the support group meetings religiously.

You can do this. My husband has been my biggest cheerleader on this journey. I'm about 8 months out and 84 pounds down from my high weight one year ago. I'm within 5 pounds of what I weighed when we got married 20 years ago.

That being said, if you have your own head screwed on right and have made the commitment in your mind, you're half way there. The biggest issue is the fight in your head.

Find exercise you enjoy doing and like to do - it makes all the difference. And for me - tracking my food keeps me honest. I never want to go back to that before person.

Good Luck!

Past does not have to equal prologue. Good luck to you!

So I just got back from a small family reunion for my Grandmothers 90th birthday. When I said large family in the title I wasn't referring to the number of people there but the size of the people there. I found out that a couple of them had had either bypass, sleeve, or the band in the past. The problem was they were all telling me how it failed and they just gained all their weight back. This was pretty eye opening for me to say the least. I know surgery is a just a tool in the weight loss tool belt and can be defeated. All the ones I talked to had one thing in common...they never went to a support group or held themselves accountable to stick to eating right post surgery. They mentioned how easy it was to fall back into the old eating habits and some were even pressured by their spouse to cheat on their diets. Now I am scared that this will end up being my fate...I will just have to make sure I attend the support group meetings religiously.

Be the outlier!

Be the success in the family.

I have 2 brothers, 2 sisters and a mom who the surgery had failed.

I intend to be the outlier, and be the one who will not fail the VSG!

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3 hours ago, txsrooster said:

Now I am scared that this will end up being my fate...I will just have to make sure I attend the support group meetings religiously.

I can understand that, especially since many in your family have had WLS and not kept the weight off...However, learn from their mistakes...as you said, go to group meetings - they do help with the success. Also, just because your family has been down that road, doesn't mean you will - you can be the exception and example to your family. It is about making good choices and you can do it!