3.5 years post-op VSG
Hi there! It's been a while since I've been around, so just wanted to pop by and say hello! The last 3.5 years have been a roller coaster ride for sure, but it's been the best years of my life thanks to my vertical sleeve gastrectomy! My starting weight was 311 lbs. Within a year of surgery I was maintaining at 165 lbs.
2.5 years post-op I discovered I was pregnant (total surprise!) and I gave birth to my baby boy four months ago! I am now happily maintaining my weight at 158-160 lbs (depending on the day).
This surgery has completely changed my life! It has eliminated so many health problems I had prior, and also allowed me to become a mother; something I thought would never happen (after years of infertility treatments prior to VSG).
Weight loss surgery is NOT the easy way out. You have to WORK to lose the weight, and you have to WORK to maintain the weight you lose! I still have days where I eat garbage and my weight does fluctuate. You have to stay active and you have to stay mindful. When I see the scale starting to creep up, I know I have to get my butt in gear.
I'm always happy to make new VSG buddies, so feel free to add me, message me, or ask any questions. I just wanted to post a quick hello and update since so many who have surgery don't come back or let us know of their progress so many years out. I just want people to know that keeping the weight off is do-able!
Wishing you all the best!
- Kari :)
"I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that's fine." - Marlee Matlin
Starting Weight: 311 lbs
Current Weight: 160 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Age: 34
Surgery Date: 5/28/13
Awesome to hear such a positive update! Congrats on the baby! Wow, did you get back to your goal weight quick post baby! Way to go!!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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I did, actually. Within 2 weeks I lost all 40 lbs I gained, and within a month I was down 5lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight! :)
"I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that's fine." - Marlee Matlin
Starting Weight: 311 lbs
Current Weight: 160 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Age: 34
Surgery Date: 5/28/13
Wow! Congrats on the baby and you look great! So inspiring!
VSG: 06/24/15 // Age: 35 // Height: 5'10" // Lost so far: 190 lbs
HW: 348 (before 2 week pre-op diet) // SW: 326 // CW: 158
TT/Lipo & BL/BA: 07/21/17 with Dr. Reish (NYC) BL/BA Revision: 01/11/18 with Dr. Reish (NYC) 
Unconventional Sleever & Low-Carb Lifer
WOW! You look like you haven't been overweight a day in your life. Congratulations on your success! 
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
