4 years post VSG-and FINALLY almost at goal!
What a rocky journey. I moved, changed careers, went back to school, lost a parent, changed jobs, graduated, went back to school again, had to change doctors, and in the process of all this I regained 30 lbs. How devastating- I was in the midst of serious depression and anxiety. The next thing I knew I was sitting in front of a GI doctor giving me some not-so-good news.
THAT was what it took to pull me out of my fog. THAT day, I committed to ketogenic eating, hydration, and learning who I was. I also started some basic exercises until I was comfortable moving into a gym.
It worked. Today, 4 months later I have lost all of my regain and would like to lose another 30. that was my original goal so I'm sticking to it. My GI doc told me that the news she gave me is in the clear, but I have to take it seriously.
Tonight I go back to the gym. i'm seriously nervous but it's time.
Wow, what a path it has been. YES you can regain your weight. I'm on the right path this time and feeling great..i'm looking forward to getting to goal and seeing a plastic surgeon for multiple procedures. God is good, my faith is restored, my focus is back and I'm only looking forward!
Great post- glad to see you still have your mojo going 4 years out!
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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heck yes- I think too many surgical patients wake up one day and say "I don't want to identify as a surgical patient anymore" and they sort of lose that perspective. BUT, once you've had surgery you are ALWAYS a surgical patient, even after you've lost your weight. The surgical part (risk for blood thinners, scopes, pouch/sleeve size) etc are there for the rest of your life. AND you should always recognize that step of your journey.
Congratulations!
I'm also in the "almost there at 4 years post-op" club :)
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
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Thank you for your post! I am in that regain zone right now! Like you I have had consecutive traumatic life events in the past 4 years. I am currently on anti depressant treatment! Please tell me more about the feedback from your surgeon ( if it not too personal and is general in nature for a sleeve recepient) and even more about how you changed your diet and what it consists of. I am desperate ! Many thanks!
