One Year Ago
Today marks my one year anniversary for my VSG. I have reached my doctor's goal and am working towards my personal goal~~12 more pounds... I have lost 90 pounds so far, slow and steady.
I gained weight in the last 10 years following a snow ski accident when I crushed my left foot. Spent 8 months in a wheelchair. I would skip meals and find myself starving which resulted in very poor food choices. I never enjoyed cooking so fast food seemed to satisfy my hunger quickly. Very poor decisions on my part.
I decided to have surgery in May 2013 and had surgery in July 2013. I had a BMI of 40 with no co-morbidities. I didn't want to be old and fat. I couldn't stop aging but I could do something about my weight.
My BMI is normal and I feel great. The journey has been incredibly easy although there have been challenges. I am still in weight loss mode. I love that food doesn't interest me. I was never an emotional eater. I love the absence of hunger although I catch myself thinking about chocolate a lot lately.
The true test of WLS comes from the ongoing journey to change one's lifestyle. I have learned to remain flexible and open-minded about many things. I have been able to stick to my plan about 95% of the time which means I have deviated from the plan occasionally. Making healthy decisions is ever present in my mind but I have slipped. I was able to reach my doctor's goal at 10 months. I am working hard yet slowly towards my personal goal.
I had no problems with pain. My incisions never bothered me. Drinking was not a problem for me. Actual surgery and recovery were not problematic for me. What is problematic ... is learning to live with WLS for the rest of my life. Worth everything yet it never ends. Old habits have to change for me to remain successful. And any change is difficult for most.
I love my new normal and thin body and my size 2 jeans but I must keep my wits about me for the rest of my life.
I love my medical support team. My doctor has seen me monthly to monitor my journey. I participate in support groups for sharing and knowledge. I hired an image consultant to teach me how to shop again...thanks Laurie-ATL GAdget grrl!
Being healthy is worth everything. I am unable to upload pics to my post but I have pics of before and after on my profile. My skin isn't too bad and I probably won't have plastic surgery. There are some advantages to being older...sagging skin is expected😳.
Y'all take care and remember to Alamo!
I gained weight in the last 10 years following a snow ski accident when I crushed my left foot. Spent 8 months in a wheelchair. I would skip meals and find myself starving which resulted in very poor food choices. I never enjoyed cooking so fast food seemed to satisfy my hunger quickly. Very poor decisions on my part.
I decided to have surgery in May 2013 and had surgery in July 2013. I had a BMI of 40 with no co-morbidities. I didn't want to be old and fat. I couldn't stop aging but I could do something about my weight.
My BMI is normal and I feel great. The journey has been incredibly easy although there have been challenges. I am still in weight loss mode. I love that food doesn't interest me. I was never an emotional eater. I love the absence of hunger although I catch myself thinking about chocolate a lot lately.
The true test of WLS comes from the ongoing journey to change one's lifestyle. I have learned to remain flexible and open-minded about many things. I have been able to stick to my plan about 95% of the time which means I have deviated from the plan occasionally. Making healthy decisions is ever present in my mind but I have slipped. I was able to reach my doctor's goal at 10 months. I am working hard yet slowly towards my personal goal.
I had no problems with pain. My incisions never bothered me. Drinking was not a problem for me. Actual surgery and recovery were not problematic for me. What is problematic ... is learning to live with WLS for the rest of my life. Worth everything yet it never ends. Old habits have to change for me to remain successful. And any change is difficult for most.
I love my new normal and thin body and my size 2 jeans but I must keep my wits about me for the rest of my life.
I love my medical support team. My doctor has seen me monthly to monitor my journey. I participate in support groups for sharing and knowledge. I hired an image consultant to teach me how to shop again...thanks Laurie-ATL GAdget grrl!
Being healthy is worth everything. I am unable to upload pics to my post but I have pics of before and after on my profile. My skin isn't too bad and I probably won't have plastic surgery. There are some advantages to being older...sagging skin is expected😳.
Y'all take care and remember to Alamo!
You are such an awesome inspiration. You've worked so hard!!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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