Would you do VSG again?

Thanks, LittleBillJr! So happy to hear that you are doing well and are happy with your decision.

I would have the surgery done again in a NY MINUTE! As for being able to keep the weight off......I still have to be diligent about what & how much I eat, however, for the first time in my life, I know when I'm full and stop eating.

That is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your experience - so glad it was a positive one for you!

Paige

absolutely!!!!!! It is the best tool ever

Thanks, sexyjojo! So happy you are pleased with your sleeve. That's just what I needed to hear.

Paige

I would do VSG again in a heart beat. It has been the most amazing journey. A year has flown by and in that year I've met incredible people, shared my journey, and regained my quality of life!!

Whenever I post about my experience, I try to stress the importance of researching VSG and asking questions. If you can get your head around it beforehand, you'll be way ahead afterward. Also start making changes in your eating now......introduce protein shakes/drinks into your daily routine; drink lots of water (64+oz) every day; shift your food focus to dense protein and start limiting the amount of carbs. You will notice that your body really doesn't protest these changes in routine, and it will become second nature to make the choices necessary to achieve maximum benefit once you are sleeved.

Best of luck!! Keep us posted.

Pat

Thank you so much, Pat! What were the most important things for you to get your head around before your surgery?

Paige

Paige - For me, it was important to focus on mindful eating before surgery. Eating more slowly, putting my utensils down between bites, chewy thoroughly. I come from a long line of speed eaters, but it was so ingrained that I never really noticed how fast I really ate. At my first visit with my Behaviorist, she explained to me the importance of mindful eating and recommended this book (Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food by Jan Chozen Bays). I bought the book and began practicing more thoughtfulness around my meals...not just what I was eating or how much, but slowing down to really enjoy the complete experience. I look at eating differently now and I think it was so important to get into this routine pre-surgery so that after surgery, it's just the normal routine.

Have a great day!

Pat

In one word YES! I would do it again in a heart beat!

Yes, I've tried all the diets in the world and never maintained a loss for long periods of time, and then would gain the weight back and then some. Vicious cycle it is!

I'm only 7 months post op, and I can only say, the tool that is our stomach makes the difference in our ability to lose the weight. Maintaining I have heard is harder than losing the weight, and I have yet to get into that phase yet, so cannot speak to that.

It's a tool we will always have, so that gives a unique advantage, we just have to use our tool wisely.

Good luck!

So good to hear, Manda! Congratulations on your success - you are doing so well!