2 Year Surgeversary

Two years ago today I was very scared, but heading to the St Joseph's hospital in Toronto for my surgery in the afternoon. Two years later, I am still here!

I have lost 133 lbs since starting Opti. Over the last year, I have not lost any additional weight on the scale but I have gone down another dress size. I've gone from a size 26 to a 10/12. I would still like to lose another 15 lbs or so but it gets so much harder. I posted my 1 year out pics last year (check them out under my photos), but I am thinking about taking more pictures today and posting them. This was the best decision I ever made. It's not easy - not even close. This past year has been a lot harder than my first year out. I work very hard at not giving in to my "all-or-nothing" thinking. I try to make the best food choices I can in any situation, drink lots of water, and work out at least 4 days a week. I'm terrified of gaining weight and it causes me some anxiety, so all I can do is take it day by day.

To anyone struggling with pre-op anxiety, waiting for a date, horrible Opti or the new phases right after surgery, HANG IN THERE. It is all worth it.

Congratulations. You have done fantastic. Maintenance sure is harder but so worth it.

You are an inspiration!

Congratulations!

Congratulations. I love reading these i spirational posts. lately I've found I'mnot coming to the site often, then when I do come I think " why do you stop, it's so motivating?????" So, thank you for my kick in the butt to check in more often

Terri

Awesome, such a great feeling, yes I agree it is harder but it is soooo good.  Hang in there, let's continue to be motivational!!!

Laurie

Great to see your update Lindsey...amazing long term success!

Congrats Lindsey

How great to be in a size 10/12 eh?.......and hopefully you feel vitality and renewed life

I think post 2 years comes the really tough stuff....and I am not trying to cause you any additional anxiety......so glad you are watching yourself daily.....it can get away from you if your don't

Keep focused on what you need to do.....and I don't mean in an obsessive way.......but we need to be aware for the rest of our lives of what we do and eat......

All the best......great success story

Thanks gang!

I am beginning to REALLY understand how it gets tougher the further out you get. I have seen it said here before and it is absolutely true - "old habits die hard"

Yes  @ 2 years it becomes more difficult to lose weight..it also becomes slowly (for some) increasingly difficult not to slide back into bad habits I am speaking from only my own experience. 

At year 3 I started dabbling a bit more in the world of "treats" and that led to a 17lbs weight gain in 2 years..while I relaized that I would gain...and at 5.5 yrs post op....I still read labels, don't eat much bread, rice/pasta...I am fully aware that when people like yourself share your story, it's inspirational, because I know I am not alone.

Wishing you the very best..you can do it.  Just pull put a pic from prior to your surgery and a pic from now and bask in the success you have achieved.~!