185 Pounds Gone, Out of the 400's, Out of the 300's Life Under 300!
What a ride this has been! Words cannot describe how much better I feel at 293! Truth be told if I fail to lose another pound this has been well worth it. For those who followed me pre op and immediately post op my apologies for being gone so long. Life has improved so much, I find myself active and not finding a few minutes to post updates. I still have a way to go before I am where I want to be, but I must say I am happy now and will keep pushing.
Now let's pay it forward....
To those who are new to this being researching, pre op, or fresh post op....
1. What are you waiting for, DO IT! You won't regret it in the least.
2. Follow your pre op diet and post op diets to the tee.... It will save you a lot of grief in the long run.
3. Post op, once you learn your sleeve and how it behaves... stick with it.
4. Diet is a cuss word! I still eat what I want, just not as much and with discretion. Trust me it is easier to have a little sliver of pizza or cake than it is to feel deprived. Just use some common sense with it, protein first, treat later, and not every day either.
5. Stop eating before you body says it's full, trust me on this.... puking and the foamies suck!
6. Water Water Water
7. Eat slow and savor your food, I find I actually enjoy food even more now than I ever have.
8. Stalls happen, and weight loss will most likely be stair stepped, don't stress or be hard on yourself, it will come off.
Hopefully, I will be able to come on and chat more often. Miss you guys, and hope everyone is enjoying their journey as I have.
HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185
VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14
WOW! I am so happy for you. Down 185 pounds and going strong! Great job working that sleeve.
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
Congratulations!!!
You are an inspiration. I'm only 4 weeks post op and cant believe how great I feel and wish I had done this years ago. Including my 3 month pre-op program, I am now down almost 50 pounds. I have about 60 to hit my goal. Seeing your amazing success gives me even more faith to press on.
Keep it up.
49 years old, male.
5'11", HW:306, SW:284, CW:194.5, Goal:195lbs.VSG 6/19/15, Dr. Scott Cunneen at Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles.
Great advice and fantastic success! Welcome back to OH and thanks for sharing.
"Oderint Dum Metuant" Discover the joys of the Five Day Meat Test!
Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
Now THAT deserves a party! Go you!
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
