Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
I have to say that having VSG has been much more eventful and interesting than Lap Band ever was. Unfortunately, I didn't track my losses with the band, but it seems that I have already lost much more weight in a quicker fashion than with the band.
It's also so amazing to me how much different this surgery is. My tummy is definitely more persnickety. I've noticed increased restriction the last two weeks (I'm 12 weeks out tomorrow).
Tuesdays are my "official" weigh in day that I record the scale number (even though I do weigh daily). As of this week though I have lost 2.6 already. That is my biggest loss since the 1st week when I lost 10lbs.
I haven't done anything incredibly different this week except try and up my protein a bit. That does mean in order to keep my calories in range, I have to supplement one meal with a protein shake. I guess maybe this is working out well?
I have quite a bit left to lose to get to a normal BMI, but I am very encouraged by the progress thus far.
Lap Band 09/17/2003 HW-276 SW-225 LW-167
Revision to VSG 10/24/17 HW-244 SW-217.8 CW-179.6
Pre-op:0~M1:17~M2: 6.6~M3: 7.8~M4: 6.7
I'm glad things are going well for you!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Great to hear! My surgeon doesn't even perform lip bands anymore because there's such a vast different in success rate, and a much lower risk of complications. Enjoy your journey!
Surgery Date: 4/20/17 HW: 322 SW: 308 CW: 221.6 GW: 150
My personal WLS blog and wls-friendly recipes: www.fattofitchick.com
