Right here (waving hand).  My daughter is 3 months.  I was just over 2 years out when she was born.  No problems at all!  Message me if you have any particular questions.  Good luck!

Jennifer

My son was 14 months when I had VSG and I continued to produce milk without any problems for months after.  Of course your baby is younger.  However, by the time you have surgery he/she may be closer to one.  I had a couple posts regarding bf'ing and VSG.  Check the search engine.  Good luck!

Jennifer

Dr Curry uses a 36.

Jennifer

Two years ago today my life changed in a way that seemed so out of reach.  After living a life of obesity and trying every diet pill/drink/program out there I discovered VSG.  I'm 5'1" pre-op diet 236, surgery day 220, June 2012 137 pounds.  My last bodpod showed a normal body fat % @ 26.2 (March 2012).  I've exercised since 3 months post-op working my way up to 7 hours/wk.  I was prepared to get another bodpod and had just talked my hubby into plastic surgery when...bam...prego with #6 at age 40!!

With pregnancy came a new way of eating.  100 carbs/day instead of 40.....what?!  This has been difficult for me as the "junk" has found it's way back in.  I've gained 30# thus far but have continued to work out hard dropping down to 4-5 hours/wk.  I have great hope this will be my easiest delivery.  I also intend on losing every pound...plus some!

I want to thank some special vets on here who have inspired and helped me (through posts, private messages, and even phone conversations)...Brandilynn, Frisco, USAFwife, and Elina.  I've been on Obesityhelp nearly everyday for the past 2 1/2 years for support and encouragement.  I rarely post or comment but I'm definitely still around.

I'm not smart enough to post pics but if you're so inclined, check out my profile. 

Love to you all and have a Merry Christmas!

hugs,

Jennifer 

I would respectfully disagree.  Fat is needed to absorb many vitamins (ADEK), it helps regulate hormones, helps keep one full,  and so on....

Also, low fat products are not "real" foods.

I personally eat plenty of butter, bacon grease, and coconut oil.  Yes, these are all healthy fats (this goes against the mainstream but there is plenty of good research out there).

Avoid trans-fats/hydrogenated oils.

Great web site if you're interested...www.kriskris.com

~Jennifer

Wonderful response.  Wish I had somewhere to save this.  I wanted to ask you this question for a long time but didn't want to come across as a *****  I struggle at times with overindulging but feel that I'm able to "make it through the week" if I can have that donut  on Sunday.  This is most likely NOT the best attitude to have for long term wt loss.  Next month will be two years for me and I still have much to learn. 

I would agree your doc.  There are absolutely no benefits to sugar.  Ever.  It depletes the immune system and has zero nutritional value.  Maybe if I could be completely honest with myself I would go with the "complete abstinence" Sublimate always used to talk about. 

Hope you/your family have a very happy Thanksgiving (whatever dish you decide to make!).

Jennifer

The first thing one must realize is not everyone who is 5'1" should weigh 105 pounds.  We all have different body structure as far as bones etc....so the only "true" way to determine a proper fitness/weight loss goal is to have a body composition test done when near/at "goal."  
I've essentially been the same wt since last October.  I exercise 7 hours/wk (whi*****ludes wt training).  I'm 5'1" and 135-139 (depending on the day).  That still puts me at an "overweight" BMI!  However, my body fat % continues to decrease.  I'm in the acceptable range now (23-30%) working toward lean (19-22%).
I am not meant to weigh 105 pounds which is very hard to accept sometimes since I'm so darn short.  I would look very sick at that weight.  At this time I wear size 8 pants and small/medium tops.
Hope that helps some.  I'm sure someone else could explain better. 

Jennifer