It's been 14 years since surgery. Unfortunately, have not been on the site for at least 2 years and the site seems different to navigate and I can't find the info I'm looking for. So I'll apologize if this has been answered before etc.

I am anemic and have gotten a few iron infusions in the last 5 years. My regular doc keeps asking me to take iron pills but I don't like how they make me feel. Plus a hematologist told me in the past that they won't work because of the surgery.

I read somewhere about an iron supplement that is good for those who had VSG.

Please tell me what what works for you. TIA

wow Lori you are doing awesome!!

another thing I have been doing wrong is staying from OH. I need to check in once a day to remind me of what I need to do.

Snacking is almost daily. and grazing is also a problem. Maybe if I say Friday is snack night but healthy snacks. i have don the nuts cheeses and such, I got away from that too.

I do everything at the Y 3-5 days a week.  I try to keep my body guessing too but I think its on to me! lol

I was staying away form bread, pasta and rice for awhile but Im eating it agian just not as much. so it is a good idea to back off.

I know the immersion test would be the best but I htink I will keep that number

I will take you up on your offer so look for my pm.

thanks so much! This is what I needed!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks MC!

I also usually use the eliptical if I dont go to an aerobic class but I do do a little of everything. My arms are toned except for my bat wings I plan to get them removed in the future also along with my inner thighs, they are the worst. I will post 1 year pics soon.

I hope surgery in general will put my mind in a better place so I can get back to basics.

Time does fly!
VSG has been the best thing I have done for myself and have no regrets!
BUT...
I do feel a bit of a failure. I have stopped losing 6 months ago! My own fault of course. My portions are controlled now but I still like to eat. I go back and forth with eating healthy and not so healthy. I still do protein first and pick higher protein items but I still like to snack. Head hunger is still an issue for me. I still like food and eat becaseu its there. I guess in my head I felt its ok since I cant eat much. and it hasnt been too bad since I havent gained but I havent lost anymore and that does depress me.
I do exercise alot and strenuous so maybe that is why I havent gained either.
In January I started "dieting" . tracked food on fitday.com again exercised 6 days a week and was really strict and I lost nothing!! even gained a pound that first week. So I felt why am I breaking my ass like this to get no results. I mean this is one reason I got the surgery so I dont have to do this to myself anymore. needless to say I got back off track becasue it was so frustrating.
I have been fighting this for months. I need to get back on track. I guess how you eat the first couple months out is the way you are suppose to eat the rest of your life...duh!  lol

Eating poorly your whole life doesnt change in a year for me and Im sure for most. I wish I have been stronger!
so with that all being said the advice I give to all you newly sleeved and about to be sleeved stick to the program! Remember its only a tool!!

One thing to add. I had a body compostione done at the Y. I havae 23% body fat. On average, female athletes have a body fat score of 12-22% so I was like wow! I was told my body fat score is "Ideal" and no weight loss was reccomended.  so how confusing is that. Im over 200 lbs and considered to have ideal weight!  Here I think I need to lose like 40 lbs to be considered "normal" weight according to BMI. I did read on about BMI and BMR (ithink that is what it is) so really BMI is not that accurate since its only going by height and weight. It doesnt consider your build. I have always been on the muscle side.
So having 23% body fat does make me feel better.  but it is still hard to see everyone still losing  but again I know it is my own fault.

I went from 285 lbs wearing a 3x and size 22-24 pants to now 214 on a good day wearing  L-XL top and size 14 pants.  I am happy with that but I really like to be under 200. 197 to be just overweight so that is still my goal to be 197 and that will be ok if 175 never comes.
I have an umbilical hernia that needs to be repaired and I am hoping to have a tummy tuck at the same time to get rid of the muffin top. I go for my first labs since surgery next month (no insurance until now) so I look forward to seeing those results.

Good luck to everyone!

You look great Jenny! Keep up the good work!!

Has your been faling out any? Mine finally feels like it is filling in. sO Im just letting it grow a bit then get a good cut. I would like to go shoulder lenght and go back to more of my natural curls. We'll see what happens.

G2 is the low calorie Gatorade.

No Thank God!

I was fine from day one. everyone is different as you know. I was just on slow speed for awhile. If I worked I could have went back after a week.

my son was almost two when I had surgery and he is a big boy! I did not lift him for a month. In the weeks before surgery I taught him to climb in the van and carseat and eat at the kitchen table instead of his highchair. I also taught him how to climb in his crib with the help of me and a rocker for naps when no one was home. His dad or sister put him in his crib at night and got him out of his crib in the morning. we did fine.

Unfortunately I can eat anything and its more unfortunate that I tried  lol after the first month of liquids and mushies. You just learn to eat a healthy diet. High protein of course, low carb and watch your fat

I had a great experieence from the beginning. The only difference now from pre-op is I cant eat as much and Im 75 lbs lighter!!!

I am 5'8" and started at 285 and lost 75 lbs in 6.5 months without really trying. Its awesome! I wouldhave lost more in the last two months but I fell back into some old habits. Im working on it and I know I will reach goal eventually hopefully by one year but hey it didnt take me a year to get to 285 so I am being patient. i am 210 now and my goal is 175.
this has been the best thing I ahve done for myself!
welcome to the board! 

thanks for your post!

I am happy where I am but still considered obese. What makes me feel good is accomplishing  what I know I can. I can do this!!

Thanks, will do!

That is another reason I posted this today, not just for myself but to let newbies know of what struggles could lie ahead of them.
Old habits die hard!

I WILL get back on track!
thanks for your post.