VSG and successful weight loss??
Hi there! I had the VSG in Feb 2009. I have lost about 154 lbs. Is there anyone on here who has had VSG and has had really good success with it? I still have 208 lbs to go to reach my goal weight and I am very discouraged today. I went into this knowing that my loss would be slower and I have really not been faithful for 2 or 3 months so I know I have issues beyond my surgery type. I would just love to hear from someone who had the sleeve and it really did allow them to lose as much weight as I have to lose. I just think that would be encouraging.
Thanks
Karen B
Thanks
Karen B
pre-VSG wt lost 44 lbs
post-VSG wt lost 110.5 lbs
154.5 lbs lost as of 04/12/2010
Hi Karen !
I do know a woman here in my area who has lost greater than 200 pounds with her VSG. She used to attend a support group that isn't active anymore, so I haven't seen her in awhile. I saw a recent post from her but she isn't on OH very much anymore. I also haven't been on OH much. I know how frustrating it is to have alot of weight to lose. I am 19 months out , and would like to lose 30 more pounds, however my body is not cooperating! I exercise4-7 days/ week , but my eating is far from perfect.
But-I try to think of myself as a success every day, whether I reach an "ideal" weight or not! All my co-morbidities are gone. I feel very well. I am able to hike,ride bikes, swim, rollerblade, and went ziplining in Maui in March. I hope that you can feel that you are a success. You have lost 154 pounds. That is an awesome achievement! Pat yourself on the back! Do something fun just for you! Don't think that you have to be the perfect size.
This is an awesome group of people. There is another group on OH . VSG'rs with>150 pounds to lose.(Look under groups). I am seeing a counselor about my eating issues. That has been helpful,too.
I hope this is helpful. I know the VSG is an excellent surgery. Hang in there!!!
I do know a woman here in my area who has lost greater than 200 pounds with her VSG. She used to attend a support group that isn't active anymore, so I haven't seen her in awhile. I saw a recent post from her but she isn't on OH very much anymore. I also haven't been on OH much. I know how frustrating it is to have alot of weight to lose. I am 19 months out , and would like to lose 30 more pounds, however my body is not cooperating! I exercise4-7 days/ week , but my eating is far from perfect.
But-I try to think of myself as a success every day, whether I reach an "ideal" weight or not! All my co-morbidities are gone. I feel very well. I am able to hike,ride bikes, swim, rollerblade, and went ziplining in Maui in March. I hope that you can feel that you are a success. You have lost 154 pounds. That is an awesome achievement! Pat yourself on the back! Do something fun just for you! Don't think that you have to be the perfect size.
This is an awesome group of people. There is another group on OH . VSG'rs with>150 pounds to lose.(Look under groups). I am seeing a counselor about my eating issues. That has been helpful,too.
I hope this is helpful. I know the VSG is an excellent surgery. Hang in there!!!
thanks so much! It sounds like you are doing awesome! I am proud of what I have been able to do, but I still have 200 lbs to lose and I feel like it is so overwhelming. If I could just get another 100 off I might be ok. But thanks for the encouragment!! Karen
pre-VSG wt lost 44 lbs
post-VSG wt lost 110.5 lbs
154.5 lbs lost as of 04/12/2010
Hello, first of all let me say that you are doing great! I am only 6 months out and struggle daily with cravings and head hunger. I think all the time that maybe this is it for me. When I started I never really was able to see myself losing 180 lbs +. I have been at a stall for a while so it is really hard to see myself at 150 lbs one day. I think you should post this on the VSG board. There are tons of people who have lost a lot and kept it off. I know you will continue your weight loss.
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