Three-ish month update with pics

fypcdqt
on 12/10/11 2:10 am - Cumming, GA

Day of Surgery:

3 months later:

I started in 26/28 clothes, and I just bought my first 18/20s!!!! I haven't been this size since college. Love my sleeve and life post-op. I still play the guessing game with what my sleeve will tolerate on any given day. Chicken sometimes is my best friend one day then my worst enemy the next. Wi**** would be one or the other.

My new favorite food is fondue! It's perfect b/c every one is eating small bites at a time, and there is so much conversation I don't feel awkward about not shoveling food in my mouth. Any other time I'm out with friends they tend to count my bites without thought. It no longer bothers me, I just laugh with them because one meal at a restaurant is easily 5 meals for me.

We're about to start the Christmas baking in our house and I have asked to be left out so that I am not tempted to nibble/graze. Hope every one is having a great holiday season!

Amy

Ms. Poker Face
on 12/10/11 2:13 am

VSG on 06/22/11

Wow congrats! You are doing great!

Cute pooch, too!

5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183

Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L

fypcdqt
on 12/10/11 2:36 am - Cumming, GA

VSG on 08/31/11

Thanks! Charlie likes to be in all of my photos - I have one taken each month because my brain lies to me when I look in the mirror. These pictures though...I can't deny the changes!!!

Sweet_56
on 12/10/11 2:20 am - Saskatchewan, Canada

VSG on 09/17/11

Holy Smokes!!! What a difference! You sure are rockin that sleeve! Keep up the good work!!

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fypcdqt
on 12/10/11 2:40 am - Cumming, GA

VSG on 08/31/11

I sure am trying to rock it! Some days are easier than others. Off to rock the trail and get this butt in motion today.

RubyTues
on 12/10/11 2:31 am - Canada

VSG on 12/01/11

Yo can really notice it in your face too..
Congrats.. you are doing so well.

fypcdqt
on 12/10/11 2:39 am - Cumming, GA

VSG on 08/31/11

Thanks! I finally have a neck. Ha! I see your date shows this month - my best advice is to keep pictures on your surgiversary for comparison. I even have a scrapbook of what I do each month to be able to see the differences. I only wish I had taken side views from the start, too!

Best of luck!
Amy

onemoretry
on 12/10/11 2:45 am - GA

VSG on 03/21/12

Amy, you really look great! What a difference! What is the eating plan Dr. Macik has set up for you? I can't wait for the 3rd to get here, so I can finally start this process.

fypcdqt
on 12/10/11 6:25 am - Cumming, GA

VSG on 08/31/11

Protein first! Dr. Macik and the hospital will give you so much info on the eating plan. Read it and follow it! He stresses liquids post op and walking in the hospital. Once you continuously get your fluids in, then you start working on upping your protein intake. You will want to rush through the clear liquid and full liquid stages - don't do it! Be patient and follow the plan. It really works.

Once you get through the mushies, don't rush to try new foods. Your sleeve will have its own personality. Get to know it and be gentle to yourself! Protein first, and eventually you will have more room to add some veggies/fruit and then if you have room after that, have a bite of carbs. At 3 months out I am just getting in about a cup of food at a time, if that. I average between 600-800 calories a day and work out 5 times/week.

The key to my diet since mushies has been moisture! I have to be able to mu**** with a fork for it to be gentle on my sleeve.

Pre-op, be sure to ween yourself off carbonation and caffeine! It made post op easier in my mind. Pre-op I could have diet coke all day long and coffee until bedtime and still sleep without an issue. Post-op I can't have caffeine after lunch or I won't sleep at all.

The 3rd will be here before you know it!

Amy