6 years post VSG surgery - what life is like...

 Hi Everyone, I haven't been on this site in at least 10 months and I think it has to be a couple of years since I posted.  I was thinking a lot about my surgery and my journey lately so I thought I would let you know how I am doing.  I realize there are very few if any of my original friends still on the site so I will give you a little info about myself.  I had the surgery 6 years ago.  Pre surgery I weight 238 pounds and I am 5'8" tall.  At ten months after the surgery I had lost 100 pounds and weighed a healthy weight of 138.  I wore a size 6-8 and felt good.  Although I was ready to go into maintenance my body had other ideas... I continued to lose weight.  In part because my relationship with food had changed and with the ghrelin removed I just didn't really feel much like eating and when I did I ate very small amount.  Approx the size of one-third of an appetizer from the restaurant. Eventually I got down to 126 and wore a size 2 clothing.  I looked terrible.  I was thinner than my teenage daughter and I looked anorexic.  At 3.5 years post op I finally began to gain a little.  I got to a size 6 and this morning when I got dressed I noticed the size of my pants.  I am still wearing a size 6.  I have been able to maintain since then.  I still start most days off with a protein shake just cause I can eat them on the go and I really like them. I really don't exercise formally and I never have through my surgery story.  I make sure I take the parking spot that is the furthest away from the store and always take the stairs etc... But I never joined a gym or got on the treadmill in a regular pattern.  However, even without that I did lose the weight and I did lose the weight and I would do this surgery again anytime.  It was the greatest thing I ever did for myself and today I love the way I look and feel.  If anyone has any questions for me because I have been post op for so long please ask.  Take Care and happy weightloss.

How I loved reading your update!!! Thank you for letting us know how you are doing at six years out.  I think five years is the real test, and your story shows that it's possible to stay successful long term.

 Thank you for posting!  So great to hear about your long term success.

 Dianna, I remember you from when I started. I remember because you're from Nanaimo. I lived on Hornby Island for a short time.

Its great to read your update and tower how well you're doing.  What a huge accomplishment. Many congratulations!

 A bit  off topic but I am a Victoria Girl!  Nice to see some "neighbors" on here!  :)

Dianna, 
What protien shake do you use?

 I'm back in Californa now.

If I do a protein shake, it's generally an Isopue chocolate powder that I use to make hot cocoa in the morning.

 Lee, you look amazing.  You really had all the ps's didn't you.  How were they>  I had my breasts done - because mine were looking like a flat egg that way down to far. I love the augmentatioon and wish I had done it years ago.  It is nice to have a younger body and that;s is just with my breasts.  How is your body now>  Your avatar pic looks great! Let me know how you are and how the PS 's were.  Thanks Dianna

 The plastics are great. I opted to just do it all at once. I used a fabulous surgeon in Mexico. I stayed in a clinic for five nights, then in a hotel with daily nursing and surgeon care for another seven nights. I was so well taken care of.  I dcded to just get a lift instead of augmentation because he promised that I would be thrilled. He was right.  I couldn't be happier with my results.

 Hi Lee, Can you tell me who your surgeon is in Mexico and what part of Mexico.  I had my augmentation own there as well and it was the best surgery I ever had.  super easy, little pain and I even went on my own and didn't tregret that decision because it wasn' t work another airline ticket when I did so well.  I am certainly interested in your experience.  Thanks Again, |Dianna

 Dianna, come join us on Dr. Saucedas group on OH.  
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/Dr_Sauceda_Patients/

We have all posted a lot about our experiences there.  I will send you a friend request. I have a few plastics photos up on my page.