Maybe its good, maybe its bad, but thank the lord for my sleeve

Hey guys,

Some of you know me, I have been on this forum for over 3 years, since a few months before my VSG. Everything has gone well since my surgery, I have maintained at 138-140 pounds pretty much since I hit goal about 9 months post op (Starting weight, 258).

I try and use my sleeve wisely, be active, eat appropriately. But I do have to say, even though I tried to change my habits pre and post op, I know food was always my crutch.

Maybe its not a good thing, or maybe its exactly what I needed, but I can tell you I am under and enormous amount of stress. I am entering finals crunch time, of the end of my second year of vet school. On top of that, I founded an animal rescue here in the Caribbean, called SAFE, St. Kitts  (safest.kitts.org). Between the ridiculous amount of school work, constant rescue of injured animals, 2-3 hour bottle feedings, I am SWAMPED. I thank god for my TOOL, my sleeve, for helping me through these rough times. Before, I would be elbows deep in a gallon of ice cream. Now, those kinds of foods do not have the same appeal. I worry what would have happened, had I been under this stress, binging to relieve it, at my previous weight. I totally believe I could be approaching a much higher weight, a more dangerous BMI.

So again, maybe the sleeve is my crutch, maybe its not, maybe its the tool that keeps me in line. Maybe I should feel guilty for relying on it, or maybe I should feel thankful for making the choice. Either way, I was just thanking my lucky stars I am not going towards those same habits, under all this stress and I wanted to share.

End Confession

Sassy

Good for you, sassy!  Using the tool to best fit YOUR lifestyle is what it's all about IMO. 

And seriously big HUGS and KUDOS for rescuing innocent animals that need it.  Brava!! 

With your love for animals, you are near and dear to my heart!  Keep up the great work!

That is awesome that you are taking care of the lil ones that can help themselves. 

Congrats on your weight loss too!!!! WOW...

Hi Sassy,

You are an inspiration! I am getting my sleeve done on Monday the 18th....only a few more days. I love to hear the success stories, I have had a lot of illness caused by my weight and i am looking forward to a new and healthy life! Sounds like you have done great since your surgery, I can only hope to follow the same path :-)  Thanks for sharing.

Nothing to feel guilty about, IMO. Seriously, you could still down a quart of ice cream, if that's what you wanted. I've had ice cream and frozen yogurt and it does not produce restriction one little bit! So, my vote is in favor of the fact that you have really changed your behaviors! You are a VSG rock star!

No guilt! Your sleeve is an amazing tool, but you have to give yourself a lot of the credit here. Also, thank you for helping the animals. How amazing!

Hey Sassy.....

I'd go with "I should feel thankful for making the choice"

I've been fortunate to see your whole WL journey as well as witness your personal growth.......

I looked at your "SAFE" website and the FB page....... 

I'm proud of you on many levels.........

frisco

*** Dr. Cirangle is active with and supports an organization here called "Muttsville"

You are & always have been a superstar to me. Great post and keep up the wonderful work you're doing. Good to hear from you!

Deb

I missed you.  So glad all is going well and it sounds like you are using your sleeve exactly the way it was meant to be used. It's your powerful tool and not a crutch.  We couldn't do this without it, that's why we got it in the first place.  :)