4 Years Out

Lynn,
Congrats on reaching 4 years and being so pleased with your success!  I'm sure you will receive tons of questions because us newbies get so excited when we see people who are 2, 3, 4+ years post-op.  You are a rare site on here.  

Can you tell us what a day in the life of your sleeve is like?  What do you consume?  Exercise?  Healthy habits, lingering bad habits, etc.  If you don't feel like sharing, that's totally understandable too.  

Again congrats!

I am probably not the model to follow.  Lol!  I can eat a whole hamburger now and two pieces of pizza.  (the toppings, not the crust) When I eat a lot of sugar, my stomach still hurts.  I can drink a regular coke but not a whole one.  I still cannot eat an entire meal in one setting.  If I go to a restaurant, I can eat off of that meal for three days.  I still don't exercise (shame on me) but I need to badly.   You just get used to eating smaller portions.  I realize how much food I was eating before.  I'm going to post my before and after pic.

I am just about 3 years out and its exactly the same for me as Lynn. I do exercise though to stay toned but I havent been consistant lately but summer is coming and do want to try and lose 10-20 lbs. But I am happy at a size 16, sometimes 16W. Wear XL tops. Im just happy I dont have to shop at Lane bryant anymore. I just hate the muffin top though. If I didnt have that I would be perfect in my eyes. I do plan to have a tummy tuck one day.

When I see family eat I cant believe how much they can eat and I used to eat like that! and they are "average size" I am very happy I cant eat like that anymore. I can never eat more than half my meal at a restaurant. My food portions at home are like for a toddler.

I still believe VSG was the best thing for me!

PS I havent been on OH for over year and Im here today because I do want to get back on track. Just because ,weight loss aside, its best to eat healthy and I havent been doing that lately. So im here to get inspired to keep my goal alive!

Best wishes to all the newbies!!!

Thank you! I wanted to hear from someone who had a few years in! great inspiration!! 

Congratulations on 4 fabulous years! 

I am so glad that the sleeve's been wonderfully good to you and that you are enjoying your success.

You're an inspiration to us new sleevers.


           

 

Thank You!! That is very encouraging to read! I am a newbe and love to hear of  people who have been succsesfull  long term!
@Skies- had surgery same day and feel great but definatley have had head hunger too! The food my family is eating always smells good (reallyyyyy good) lol- but we are on our way to better lives!!

Lynn, congratulations! You looking amazing! Your gonna have a lot of us using you as our muse!

Thanks everyone.  Ask whatever you want to.  I'm here for you.

Rhqnk you for posting! Gld to hear you are doing so well at 4 years, it gives me hope!

Thank you for posting!  I'm looking so forward to the future!  Things are exciting already!  :)