I did it! Onederland! 175 lost, 14 months post VSG

sleevegirl
on 8/22/12 12:12 pm - Austin, TX

Thanks. The thing is that I really do believe that some people have to be 100% perfect all the time. My problem is that I know myself too well. If I don't have that 1/2 piece of lemon pie or whatever it is that I get in my head that I want/deserve/crave/whatever, then I end up binging on it. It's one of the things my counselor and I work on. There are foods I will likely never eat again because I also know those are foods that I cannot control.

BUT my eating philoshopsy has been more about making peace with foods in my life. Yes, I can have my popcorn and enjoy it, but I need to make it work for my plan and I need to make sure I'm not eating it just because I'm stressed. I do rely on certain foods to keep me on track, if that makes sense.

I dunno, it doesn't work for everyone and some people probably feel it's a cop out, but I come with a lot of baggage. That kind of stuff doesn't just disappear with the 75% of your stomach they take out. I've had such a war and love/hate relationship with myself and food for so many years that it actually feels good to come to an agreement with them.

Like I said, it sounds weird. LOL.

Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog

5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

tripmom02
on 8/22/12 11:39 am - NJ

VSG on 08/01/11

You are amazing! So happy for you.

Courtney - Lap band to VSG revision

sleevegirl
on 8/22/12 12:13 pm - Austin, TX

VSG on 06/21/11

Thank you. I'm so over the moon happy for myself too :)

Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog

5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

happyteacher
on 8/22/12 12:25 pm

VSG on 12/19/11

Incredible! I adore everything about this post!

Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

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sleevegirl
on 8/22/12 3:42 pm - Austin, TX

VSG on 06/21/11

Thank you. I'm just excited and thrilled :)

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5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

(deactivated member)
on 8/22/12 12:58 pm - Greater Austin Area

VSG on 02/03/12

Great job on the weight loss! I know a few people that took 2 years to lose 80 lbs after VSG! Yep they were very slow losers but they didn't care. They got to their goal weights! Most of the sleeve studies show best excess weight loss occurs 18-24 months post op and that is pretty darn true most of the time. There is no RACE to get to goal in 6 months or even a year unless it just happens to occur that way. If it does great, if it doesn't, that is perfectly fine!. A lot of people take longer and who cares? The weight will come off and that is what matters! I really do believe in that cliche' expression that slow and steady wins the race too. All that matters is you get there. You have lost a phenomenal amount of weight and gained a lot of insight into yourself. It's more than just shedding the weight, it's shedding the shell and emerging a more self-aware person. Keep on keepin' on!

sleevegirl
on 8/22/12 3:45 pm - Austin, TX

VSG on 06/21/11

Yup. Although I do believe that you set yourself up in those first 3-6 months. You have to learn what to eat, what not to eat and you have to learn about your body, mind, spirit - along with food and nutrition. But yeah, I'm not done yet... in fact, I'm not sure if you're ever really "done"

Thank you! xoxo

Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog

5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

SleevedLife
on 8/22/12 1:09 pm

This is the best post EVAH! Seriously, it me want to cry. I'm so happy for you, you have just done an incredible job with your sleeve!!!

I hope i can join you in onederland someday. You are my sleeve idol! Lol! :D

Nutshell:

Lost 140 lbs with VSG. (Hooray!!)

got pregnant (yeaaaa!)

got cancer (boooo!)

regained 40 lbs. (grrrr!)

In summary: Alive & Grateful.

sleevegirl
on 8/22/12 3:46 pm - Austin, TX

VSG on 06/21/11

You'll get there... just keep working and doing what you're supposed to be doing. It really is just getting your head around the game and making sure you're eating for the right reasons :) That's my biggest hurdle sometimes. Thank you!

Candy from Austin, TX | Website | MyFitnessPal | My OH Blog

5'6" / HW 375 / SW 355 / CW 150 / Maintaining 155-159 - Goal Reached! 225 Pounds Lost

gabriellaz
on 8/22/12 4:01 pm - CA

VSG on 07/02/12

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE your post! Congrats on your amazing success and thank you for keeping it real

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