One year ago today I started my weight loss journey- today I shopped for size SMALL!
I started my weight loss journey one year ago today. I started dieting in advance of my VSG, which was on June 28th. I lost over 30 pounds preop, and I have lost 84 pounds in 8 1/2 months post op. I started at a size 2X/3X and size 24 pants. I am now wearing a size medium or small and pants size 10-12. It is so wonderful to shop for clothes now! My wardrobe is chic and stylish and flattering! (and much of it is from Goodwill) Clothes fit waaaayyyy better in smaller sizes. I feel and look younger.
I am now below my surgeon's goal for me, which was 169, but I am not done yet! I want to lose 20 more pounds. I am confident I can do it. My goal is to lose those pounds before my one year surgery date. I am in a routine with my sleeve. The weight tends to come off in a stairstep pattern, with stalls and then 3-4 pounds lost in a few days. I still drink protein shakes every day and eat a greek yogurt .I get at least 100g of protein every day. I am staying low carb because that works for me. I am starting to experiment more with different foods.
So far I have had few problems. My blood pressure was really low the first couple of months. I was also very fatigued for those couple of months, but now I have plenty of energy. My labs were excellent except that I was low in iron (mistakenly taking a multivitamin without iron) and my protein was a little low. My doctor advised me to eat more red meat and I have, since I was mainly eating chicken.
I don't regret getting the VSG at all. I am looking forward to being thin for the rest of my life! It makes life easier in so many ways. I love being able to sit with my legs crossed! I could go on and on about all of the NSVs I have had.....
This forum has been invaluable. I work 60 hours a week so I don't have time to post much, but I do check in every day. Thanks to all of you who have posted advice and suggestions and even scolds. While they weren't aimed at me, I absorbed it all and it contributed to my success.
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
That is so awesome! Congrats on a great year! Let me know if you want to have coffee some time - not enough Twin Cities VSGers around - I had to meet Julia in New York a couple weeks ago when she was over from Europe.
Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)
1st 2015&2016 12-Hour Time Trial UMCA 50-59 Age Group
1st 2017 Race Across the West 4-Person 50-59 Age Group
4th 2019 Race Across America 8 Person Team
Will do! I'm off to NY this week and India next Saturday... But back around 3/23.
Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)
1st 2015&2016 12-Hour Time Trial UMCA 50-59 Age Group
1st 2017 Race Across the West 4-Person 50-59 Age Group
4th 2019 Race Across America 8 Person Team
Hey Sleeve Sis!!
What a great post!!! I'm so happy for you -- you've done a lot in a year and should be very proud of yourself This has been a great journey and I'm so glad we've had the opportunity to share it.
Keep up the great work...........I'll be watching for your posts!
Ree