It's been about a year since surgery- 5x down to xl

jbskaggs
on 4/18/12 1:02 am - holt, MO

Hi it's been about a year since my surgery. Though I am not losing weight as fast as I was I am still losing. I started out wearing a 5x and 64 inch waist last night at wal mart I bought an XL t shirt and tried on 44" waist pants. Both fit perfectly. I really had a hard time believing I can wear xl's now. Soon it will be only a large!

Here is the pro's and cons of the last year:

Cons:

You never get over head hunger. It requires discipline.
You must pay close attention to your diet and use common sense.
Lot's of loose skin.
a few items that affect me:
reflux
cramping
headaches
emotional roller coasters
Pychological: I can't see a change in the mirror even though I have lost nearly a 150 lbs and 4 clothe sizes.
Weight loss does not fix your life problems.
OH and the surgery does not restrict your ability to eat ice cream- as it's a liquid it just passes right thru your smaller stomach. SO dont expect the sleeve to curb ice cream binges.
Some foods still can cause vomiting: such as heavy grease, or oily foods (deep fried stuff from McD's or Chinese buffets), sometimes corn meal, sometimes really acidic drinks like orange juice.

Pros:

Weight loss (obviously)
More energy
more flexibility
increased stamina
increased libido
I don't diet- just eat good food when I'm hungry.
Learned to trust and use yogurts.
I was able to start exercising and manual labor again.
Started a furniture business.
Don't feel like a hypocrite when I have to preach about self control.

Anyway those are my thoughts I hope they help you.

JB

Ms. Poker Face
on 4/18/12 1:05 am

VSG on 06/22/11

I've been wondering about you and I'm so glad you stopped in with an update!!! Sounds like you are really doing well and you "get it!" CONGRATS!!

I agree with you on the pros and cons. It's always going to be a journey!

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

Nicole S.
on 4/18/12 1:17 am - Vallejo, CA

VSG on 08/18/11

I so agree with you on those pros and cons. It is for sure a mental and physical journey and not an easy feat.

Congrats to you on your year out!!

~Nicole

Height 5'1 HW- 320 SW-265 CW- 172.2 GW 140

felicity2u
on 4/18/12 1:21 am - LA

VSG on 03/03/11

Great to see you back on the boards. So happy to see you have had so much success. Don't be a stranger!

If you fear nothing, then you love nothing. If you love nothing, what joy can there be in life?
                       VSG-3/3/2011 HW-308 SW-298 CW-152 GW-160
                                                156LBS. LOST

louisamay
on 4/18/12 1:21 am

VSG on 04/27/12

Thank you for sharing your inspiring message.

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

Jessica O.
on 4/18/12 1:48 am - Ann Arbor, MI

VSG on 11/23/11

Congratulations! I'm nearly five months out and I'm starting to really deal with head hunger. At first, food was an after thought but now, I will eat food that I shouldn't if it's near me. Granted I can't eat the same volume but it's a struggle.

Thank you for being so honest! It really helps pre-op people, I think.

Sleeved on 11/23/11 at 302lbs (309 sw.) 5'6" / 41 years old

Kevin H.
on 4/18/12 1:54 am - Baltimore, MD

VSG on 02/06/12

Congrats! Thanks for posting!

Stronger1
on 4/18/12 2:27 am - Charlotte, NC

Thanks for sharing your success!! You've done fantastic!!

kkyymm
on 4/18/12 2:27 am - Lincoln, Canada

VSG on 11/17/11

Thanks for posting I was five months yesterday and head hunger is a killer. I hate that I still cant have the wrong foods in the house but nice to know I am not alone and it can be dealt with.