Not always easy... but always worth it!
I had the surgery 3 years ago this July. I weighed 235 pounds and wore a size 24. I was a self pay and went to Mexico to have the vsg. I found the first few weeks challenging as I was thirsty a lot of the time but could only take small sips at a time. I gradually added back in food but was really careful to never eat any junk food and always small amounts.
I lost 110pounds during that first year.I have maintained that weight easily....I rarely if ever feel hungry. At one point I found myself having to force myself to eat because I just didn't want to. I was down to 122 and at 5'8"tall it was way too low for me. I started looking like I had an eating disorder and due to only being able to eat small amounts at a time I think people in my life who did not know about the surgery thought that I was carrying the weightloss too far and had an eating problem.
Now three years after surgery and I wear a size three and love the way I look. I can eat anything I want but just small amounts. In the end only a very small group of people know that I had WLS. I guess just my immediate family. Last year I went back to the surgeon who did my vsg and had a breast lift and augmentation surgery. I saw a photo the other day of my before the surgery pictures and it is hard to believe how badly I needed the lift done.
I am newly single again and at the moment have a broken heart. Honestly I can't imagine that I would have had the strength to end the relationship if I was still overweight. Being slim has given me increased self confidence and a better outlook. Ending relationships are hard enough without having a poor body image of ourselves.
I hate the fact that I am going to have to do the dating thing which having a small stomach does make that more difficult. However given the option I would much rather having to explain (or not) why I am only eating a small amount vs. being overweight.
Trust me this surgery changed my life. It has allowed me to have the life I always wanted.
Don't be nervous just go for it. You deserve it!
VSG Maintenance Group Forum http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
Congratulations on your amazing success!
I am 5'4" HW 273 SW 255 CW 162.4
First Goal(s): Weigh less than hubby(DONE) and One-derland(DONE)!!!
Second Goal: Weigh 170 (what I weighed when hubby and I dated and got married) (DONE)!!!
Third Goal: Reach a normal BMI (145 lbs)
mendy
