Just about 3 years out, scheduled for plastics- stopping by to say "Hi"

Just a quick pop in to say hello.  I'll be 3 years out from my DS in May.  I'm scheduled for round one of plastics on April 23rd (for a lower body lift).  I'm doing really really well!  No vitamin deficiencies (seriously, TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!), no major complications at this point.  I do still have some GERD issues that flare every now and again, so I just go back on Nexium for a bit, then come back off it when things resolve.  No real food intolerances.  Ive leared what sets me off, and I either dont eat it, TIVO it, or eat it and know the consequences.  Ive never had any awful moments of embarrassment or anything like that. 

I had a bit of a regain that I am working off.  I rebounded the typical 10% and leveled out at 163ish.  I stayed at that weight for a good year +.  Then, I suffered a bad injury last summer, which laid me up for about 5 months.  I HAD been training for a triathlon and doing distance trail runs until that point, which kept me in great shape and allowed me to eat whatever I wanted....  Well.  Once I got hurt, the exercise stopped, but the willy nilly eating did not.  I put on 15lbs very quickly.  The worst part though, is that I lost muscle mass even faster, and went from toned to flabby in 2 seconds flat.  THATS the part that I hate the most.  Im back to working out 5-6 days a week and hitting my stride again.  Im rebuilding muscle, but its slow going on that front it seems.  Im down 8lbs in about a month.  I know that number isnt "huge" but since Im building muslce while losing weight, Ive been stair stepping down.  I will say, its a LOT easier to lose weight again after my DS than it ever was before.  All I have to do is cut my carbs and be active to some degree and it just drops off.  The more I cut carbs, the more active I am- the faster it goes.  Ive even seen 1-2lb losses a day, at almost 3 years post op (reminds me of my early out days).  

Anyway- all that said to say...  I am still so thankful I made the decision to have the DS.  The vitamins are a pain & expensive, the labwork sucks (its always such a process for me..), the gas can be horrendous (but can be VERY easily controlled), and you kinda have to plan around your normal poo schedule- but I wouldnt choose any other way!  I still big puffy heart my DS and the new healthy life it has given me.  AAnd being able to eat a pound of bacon a day is a pretty nice perk too :P

Hope everyone is well!  If you are considering the DS- dont consider it, DO IT.  It truly is an amazing surgery and it WILL save your life!  

Hi!!     Miss you around here, Bean.  

--gina

Hi Gina!  I think about you often...  Pretty much every time I have a piece of chocolate :)  I feel like Im going to have to pay the piper and fess up to my carboholic ways.  Good to see you are still here passing on all your knowledge and help!  

Nice to hear from you. I remember you from my lurker days. I hope you recover well from plastics.

Thank you!  Me too!

Thank you, that was inspirational. As my surgery date gets closer I am naturally questioning my decision. I am worried, excited, anxious. Things like this is what I need to read. Congrats on your weight loss and I pray all goes well with your Plastics. 

Totally normal to question :)  It is SO worth it though!  It's definitely a full lifestyle alteration, but it is a lifesaver and every bit of the necessities are worth it in the long run.  Best wishes and prayers to you for your upcoming surgery!  

And thank you :)  

We can be "misery buddies", lol. I go for round 2 plastics on the 22nd! I did the lbl and thighs and butt implants the first go around, and won't lie - that was a painful mess to muddle through, so have good pain meds on board.

Wonderful update, and good luck on the plastics. If I'm conscious, I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

 

Oh my, sounds like a doozy to recover from!  Yes, Im well stocked on pain meds, muscle relaxers and antianxiety stuff.  My surgeon rocks, LOL!  

Ill be thinking about you and keeping a prayer that your surgery goes well on the 22!  Quick and easy recovery to you!  Its good to see you Amy!  :)

great to hear from you ******girl.  good luck with your ps.  let us know how your doing after surgery.