Hey all, I'm at the end of my 17th month post surgery now. Yesterday I just finished filming for a youtube video for my surgeon and the hospital where I had my surgery. I also did a radio commercial a few months ago, a print ad that will be out next month and a tv commercial to be aired sometime in March, I believe. They will all be aired locally here in Las Vegas.
Why am I telling you this? Well, it's to say to those thinking about having the procedure, that there is success with the sleeve. The surgery is a tool and you have to change your relationship with food and your thoughts about eating. They go hand in hand.
I'm also telling you here to hold myself accountable for the gift I've been given. In hopefully "giving back" to those who need encouragement, I need to also remind myself of exactly all the things I've just said. In order to have the continued success I have to stay on top of my own eating and not let my former bad habits take over my life once again.
I have been able to stay within 3 lbs of my lowest weight and I am totally stoked with that. I think we can all relate to the weight lost, more weight regained scenario that has been part of the cycle. With my sleeve, that cycle has been broken and I actually find myself thinking as a "thinner" person. That's a first for me, at the age of 55 now. It makes me very happy.
So, wishing everyone great success. For those considering the surgery...do your research, make your decision, and never look back. You have a wonderful future ahead of you, if only you embrace it!