Hello my fellow WLS peeps. I am on a mission to lose 50 pounds that I have regained. I am feeling hopeful and know that getting back to basics will do it. I would like this thread to be a place where we can come and be transparent and accountable. I plan on checking in with a weigh in every Monday starting tomorrow. If you want to join me, let's do this!

Heightist weight: 289

Lowest: 157

Goal: 150

Attached is my before surgery pic, me at my lowest and where I am today.

May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

A bougie is an instrument they put down your throat and into your stomach while they are forming your sleeve. Larger sizes have fewer complications but you have a larger stomach, smaller sizes have higher risk of leaks or strictures but produce a more restrictive sleeve. Standard in the US is 32-50 and U.K. is 60. I looked it up.

I don't know my bougie size, I suppose I could have the surgeon check his records. But honestly I don't think it has much to do with my regain if anything. I can tell you I have not had vsg related complications..... my regain has everything to do with depression resulting from loss and subsequently making poor food and behavior choices.... as a result of pregnancy I experienced a lessening of restriction, but not a full return to pre-op conditions...I am down 5lbs from last week... my caloric intake is hovering around 1600/day and I am focusing on home cooked (by me!) meals and no alcohol, I've come under my protein needs each day, and over on carbs, so still need to make some tweaks there....the 2 hikes on sun/mon still have me sore so I haven't worked out since-- I plan to go to the gym tomorrow...stay with it everyone, and keep up the effort! It's doable! Just keep checking in I'm really looking forward to keeping this thread active!

A bougie is an instrument they put down your throat and into your stomach while they are forming your sleeve. Larger sizes have fewer complications but you have a larger stomach, smaller sizes have higher risk of leaks or strictures but produce a more restrictive sleeve. Standard in the US is 32-50 and U.K. is 60. I looked it up.

Oooooooooooh. Thank you for clarifying for me! I had gastric bypass so I have a pouch.


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

I don't know my bougie size, I suppose I could have the surgeon check his records. But honestly I don't think it has much to do with my regain if anything. I can tell you I have not had vsg related complications..... my regain has everything to do with depression resulting from loss and subsequently making poor food and behavior choices.... as a result of pregnancy I experienced a lessening of restriction, but not a full return to pre-op conditions...I am down 5lbs from last week... my caloric intake is hovering around 1600/day and I am focusing on home cooked (by me!) meals and no alcohol, I've come under my protein needs each day, and over on carbs, so still need to make some tweaks there....the 2 hikes on sun/mon still have me sore so I haven't worked out since-- I plan to go to the gym tomorrow...stay with it everyone, and keep up the effort! It's doable! Just keep checking in [emoji4] I'm really looking forward to keeping this thread active!

Same here, my weight gain is from my choices and lifestyle- don't think anything is wrong with my pouch. I had gastric bypass so I didnt have a bougie as far as I know. Good for you on cooking at home and being conscience of what you are putting in your body. You are right, it's doable!!! We can all do it and I want this thread to stay alive also!! Let's be accountable, good, bad or ugly. We are all here for each other and understand the struggle.


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

18 hours ago, SandyToes143 said:

A bougie is an instrument they put down your throat and into your stomach while they are forming your sleeve. Larger sizes have fewer complications but you have a larger stomach, smaller sizes have higher risk of leaks or strictures but produce a more restrictive sleeve. Standard in the US is 32-50 and U.K. is 60. I looked it up.

Thanks for explaining. I had my surgery done in Mexico. I think I'm at 30, could be 32. The only complaint I have is drinking water at night before bed. When I fall asleep, I wake up throwing the water up, As if the water sets in my esophagus.

I did much better today than the day before. I walked 2 miles on the treadmill before work. I eat a lot of protein, but also did bad on carb intake. My doctor told me to start eating apples; too many carbs. No more apples for me. Tomorrow is a new day. ***I know my carb intake should be between 20-25. I started at 100 to work my way down. I could not go cold turkey.

Edited June 1, 20179 yr by Liz210

So far so good for me. It's been a struggle trying to get up in the morning to work out but I do it. If I don't feel like going to the gym I do a Leslie Sansone DVD. (My goal is to work my way back up to taebo and yes I still have billy blanks taebo dvds. Lol ) But I try to get in a minimum of 30 minutes everyday. Ive up my protein intake and have started eating breakfast again which I haven't been doing. Also started meal prepping which is a big help aannndddd....I resisted the urge to order out for lunch every time I was asked sooooo super proud of myself there too. [emoji16]
Over all I think I'm off to a good start...not great but definitely working my way there and feeling good about it. #onamission[emoji1601]

So far so good for me. It's been a struggle trying to get up in the morning to work out but I do it. If I don't feel like going to the gym I do a Leslie Sansone DVD. (My goal is to work my way back up to taebo and yes I still have billy blanks taebo dvds. Lol ) But I try to get in a minimum of 30 minutes everyday. Ive up my protein intake and have started eating breakfast again which I haven't been doing. Also started meal prepping which is a big help aannndddd....I resisted the urge to order out for lunch every time I was asked sooooo super proud of myself there too. [emoji16]
Over all I think I'm off to a good start...not great but definitely working my way there and feeling good about it. #onamission[emoji1601]

That's awesome! Keep up the great work! You're doing amazing


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

It's Saturday and I'm pressing forward. 3 pounds down. Posted my drinks for today

It's Saturday and I'm pressing forward. 3 pounds down. Posted my drinks for today

Good job Liz210

I drink the same shake but I've never seen the premier protein drink. I'm searching to see where I can purchase it now. [emoji1417][emoji1417]

Good job Liz210

I drink the same shake but I've never seen the premier protein drink. I'm searching to see where I can purchase it now. [emoji1417][emoji1417]

Got ours at Sam's Club. Taste really good when put in freezer.

It's Saturday and I'm pressing forward. 3 pounds down. Posted my drinks for today

Good job Liz! I love premier protein shakes, I've never tried the drinks but definitely want to- where do you get those? Keep up the great work!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

I found you guys

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I found you guys [emoji4]

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Yay Zoii!!! Welcome!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Ok guys, today is my day one ""getting back on track".

I did pretty well.

breakfast:1 boiled egg and three strips of bacon

lunch: an unwich from jimmy johns (turkey lunch meat,veggies wrapped In lettuce w/easy mayo & hot peppers)

dinner: baked chicken breast w/ brussel sprouts

my not so good item: iced Carmel coffee from dunkin donuts & watermelon.

i also ran 2 miles on the treadmill.

Goal this week: workout 4 days and reduce my iced coffee intake.