VSG Maintenance Group
2 Year Surgiversary - better late than never
Last wee was my 2 year surgiversary, but I didn't want to post until I had my appt. with the surgeon. All my blood work is perfect and he told me to keep doing what I'm doing because it's working. He also said that I had lost 18 lbs in this 2nd year. So when you hear about the honeymoon stage, take it with a grain of salt because it's all up to you. He asked what I though made the difference. I think it's the fact that I did ALL Cardio when I was actively losing then when I got close to goal I incorporated weights to tone my muscles. I believe the extra muscles are what helped to lose those last pounds. I started this journey at 245 lbs and have stabilized at 130 lbs. (within 5 lbs) Whenever I creep up, I just make sure I'm getting enough protein and fluids and it goes back down. I still can only eat 4 oz of dense protein and I still follow all the rules i.e. protein first, not drinking and eating at the same time, etc.
For all of you on the fence, I would do this again in a second and I'm self pay. The quality of life is so much better. For example: in the first pictures below, I'm goofing around on Spring Break with my beautiful daughter. We played dress up at a children's museum (costumes would never have fit before), crawled through caves, (I would have never fit before), and walked everywhere (which would have been too painful for my back before). I was so happy not to be one of those parents sitting on the side watching their kids have fun and not participating in the fun. I would be happy to answer any questions from newbies!!!! Knowledge is power and I believe in paying it forward! I STILL LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!
OK, I've been messing with these damn pictures for an hour. If you want to see more, feel free to look on my profile.
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For all of you on the fence, I would do this again in a second and I'm self pay. The quality of life is so much better. For example: in the first pictures below, I'm goofing around on Spring Break with my beautiful daughter. We played dress up at a children's museum (costumes would never have fit before), crawled through caves, (I would have never fit before), and walked everywhere (which would have been too painful for my back before). I was so happy not to be one of those parents sitting on the side watching their kids have fun and not participating in the fun. I would be happy to answer any questions from newbies!!!! Knowledge is power and I believe in paying it forward! I STILL LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!
OK, I've been messing with these damn pictures for an hour. If you want to see more, feel free to look on my profile.
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Living until I die!
Congratulations on your surgiversary!!! I am headed to mine in October. It is TOTALLY WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY AND THEN SOME!! ALLLLLLLLL OF THE things I have been able to do every single day is another smile! I have to giggle at the things I can do sometimes...it makes me so happy. And how about this, women even compliment me on my LEGS of all things!!!! You know you have really made a change when women compliment and look..funny! I have not made it to normal BMI yet but I am not sure that I will look ok there. I really concentrate on inches and focus on my diet and exercise...protein,drink, exercise,sleep. I am not sure what else to do about the few lbs left. I am beginning to think this is where my body is happy. I know for sure I have gained muscle so would that account for the lbs maybe..oh well.
NO MATTER!! I am very happy and I am happy for you!! Keep it up and ENJOY YOUR LIFE!!
NO MATTER!! I am very happy and I am happy for you!! Keep it up and ENJOY YOUR LIFE!!
