lookin' for VSG post-ops!! to "chime" in Would you do this again??

Yes, I would do it again, but just a couple of years sooner.
I love my sleeve,   Looked at lapband, and RNY, but could not seriously consider anything except VSG.  The reason I am still on the OH website, is because it is part of my life now.  It has helped me get through alot of stuff, and even though I do get out and enjoy life alot more now than I did before I lose the weight, I still need to stay in touch with my OH friends. 
The truth of the matter is, my life has totally changed since VSG, and nobody in my life knows what it is like.  Only my OH friends know what it is like.  Plus the fact that since my husband died, it has helped me alot to have people to connect with during the quiet time of the evening when I used to be  spending time with my husband. 

Thanks OH friends,

Carol

One year out as of yesterday, eating like a normal person (forbidden carbs and all) for the past three months and holding steady at 160 lbs down....oh hell yeah I'd do it again!

I still come on here a couple times a week to check things out, for me it's just keeping tabs on whats going on......

Damn rebel!  As I sit here eating caramel corn!!

Of course I would do it again!  I responded to her post earlier.  And then I had lunch with a brother, went to a nursery and bought plants, went home and planted them, took the dog to the park and walked 2 miles, mowed the yard, and cleaned out a ton of piles up paperwork around the house and had supper ( 2oz of rotisserie chicken-yum.)  And by the way a fellow of 37 joined me on my walk at the park---I am 50!  Hmmm... I have been called worse than COUGAR before.

I would do it again without a doubt.  I've been in the obesity desert for all my life & I was ready to break free from that prison.  My day today:

Up @ 6 a.m.
Work 7 - 3
Kayaking on the lake for a couple of hours
Cleaned out closet of more fat clothes--donated 2 garbage bags full to Goodwill
Sushi dinner
Shopping @ TJ Maxx & Old Navy
Almost 10 p.m., and I'm finally winding down for the day

All this done on about 700 calories, a couple cups of coffee & 1.5+ gallons of water.  Feeling great and still have plenty of energy.  Will probably watch a little tv and go to bed knowing today was a productive day.  Loving my sleeve!

Oh my...this surgery literally saved my life. I started considering surgery (by pass) back in 2006 but was too scared to proceed. I did a last ditch effort and went on a medically supervised fast of protein shakes only for 18 months. Very successful! But like most I regained 100+ pounds by 2009. That was the 4th time I had lost 100 and regained it.

In October 2009 I took a premature package from my company and left because I just couldn't work any longer. Age 57 and over 400#s. Still scared of bypass I looked at the band and finally decided on VSG for the many reasons that have been discussed before. I truly believe this saved my life...I don't know where I would have been weight wise but it wasn't coming down, that's for certain.

I have not had 1 hour of regret in the 11+ months since surgery. Often I regret things I've missed in my life due to weight but I can only move forward today and make plans for the future. (Lord, I just got misty eyed!). I can do so much more even though I still have a long way to go to goal!

I enjoying reading and participating at this site even though I had lurked around for awhile first. There's always tips and motivation that can be gained from others. I try to add to the discourse when I think I can furnish info.

Got a little long and emotional here. But this is probably my best decision in life.

I would do it again - in a heartbeat! Come here to learn - it's part of my journey. Even though my loss has been somewhat slow - it has been more consistent than at any other time in my adult life - and I know I can do this forever. I love my sleeve!!

Yes - without a doubt. This is the best thing I've ever done for myself.

What I would have changed ... if I could ... was understand how hard the first few days, weeks, and months were. There is a definitely a head game going on. Am I doing this right? Did I do the right thing? Why are others losing faster than me? Am I losing too fast? I really want to eat more! What do I do for stress now?

But, definitely so worth it. I am healthy again ... I can keep up with the kids. I can go to Costco, come home, put everything away & still have energy to make dinner! Less knee pain. Definitely changed my life!

AND......when I go to Costco.....I fill up on the samples!    BONUS!!  (Just before St. paddy's day....I hit the protein jackpot!  they were sampling Irish cheeses...2 kinds...corned beef...salty!...chicken sausages 3 kinds....and chick meatballs....smoked salmon too! ) after 1 sample of everything....I was full!

MY only regret is not getting the sleeve FIRST!!  I would have saved myself 2 surgeries!

My doctor uses a size 40 bougie and I can not eat more than 1/2 cup of food and it feels me full for hours.  (Im 13 weeks out).  The difference is sizes is in millimeters, which is the thickness of a dime.

LOVE MY SLEEVE