Two Years Out

I had VSG two years ago today.  What a great decision that was! 

I went from a size 24 to a size 6.  Of course, I never thought I was as big as I was ... and now I don't think I'm small.  I was never a fan of shopping for clothes and I'm still not.  I still gravitate towards the Plus section in stores.  Once I move over to the regular section, the clothes that are a 10 or 12 look to me like they would fit me, but they are way too big.  My mind might catch up some day (but maybe not since I was obese for 30 years and really didn't see myself that way).

Since a few months after surgery, I do not track what I eat.  I keep a mental note of how much protein I have had, that's it.  I do not eat meat, so I need to focus on getting protein from other sources and I still drink protein shakes (Premier chocolate is my favorite) and protein bars (WonderSlim from Diet Direct).  For me tracking food is giving it too much power.  I know for others it is a great tool. 

I still weigh myself every day.  I seem to naturally have about a 4 pound range.  If I'm up 3 pounds, I back off carbs for a day or two and I'm back at goal.  When my weight gets get too low, my face and rib cage get too thin.  I am 5'6" and, for my frame, I think I'm best at 140 pounds.

I had plastic surgery five months ago and am thrilled with the results.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Awesome! Thanks for posting.  Any big changes you noticed from the 1 year out to the 2 year out phase?

I reached goal in 8 months.  So year 1 was all about learning how my sleeve behaves.  Now there's not much new, that's good.

Congratulations!

Sounds like you are figuring out maintenance.

Thanks.

Congrats on a great 2 years! 

I remember Jo777! 

this is great news, I'm a size 26/28 and my doctor recommends the sleeve I hope to have as much success as you have done.

Congratulations on your success!