Ramblings about my 1 Year Anniversary

[themouse1960]

WOW! It seems like yesterday I was only 1 week post-op. What a ton of changes the last year has brought. Did I say WOW? Most of the time I feel like I am walking around in someone else's body-here are some things I know for all of you newbies.

The first month is the hardest. I seriously don't think I will ever eat jello again. Or broth. I find it hard to believe I still like soup.

I didn't have any complications after my VSG. I have never had a stall (which is hard to believe). By month 7 I had lost 105#'s and a lot of my hair. No-I am not bald. It is just thin. The hair loss lasted from month 4-9(ish) for me and it is coming back in. I take 5000 mcg of biotin a day, a multi-vitamin, calcium, Vitamin D and C. I used chewable multi's for the first 8 months and have gone back to my pill form.

I use My Fitness Pal and try to track most days. I do get some form of exercise every day. I like to shake it up-but I am lucky that I don't mind exercising & I have 2 friends that I go with daily. Walking, skiing (soon!), the gym, rollerblading. Something new for me-I am going to try YOGA this Saturday (which marks my 1 year surgiversary). Find something you like and stick with it. I am sure that is why I have been successful.

There are a few things I still struggle with-eating fast. I have done it for 52 years and I still manage to get sick a couple times a month. Weird thing is-something that I have eaten many times before; then try it again and BAM...sleevie doesn't like it! Bummer of it is-carbs and sugar still taste good and stay down really well!!! I won't lie-I am finding some of my bad old habits are trying to rear their ugly heads. Most days it isn't a big deal-others it is a struggle. So, I still have days where my food choices aren't the best. I have maintained my current weight (within 2-3 pounds up or down) since May 2012. That in itself is the most amazing part. I still worry that someday I will wake up and be fat again. In fact-I worry about that quite a bit. Probably should get some counseling to work on that issue.

At month 5 I had my gallbladder out-very common for rapid weight loss patients to have issues with this. I was down for about 5 days.

So-would I do this again? In a heartbeat. Absolutely. I weigh what I did in high school and have never been healthier! Here are some stats:

Old Size New Size
18 pants 8-10 depending on brand
2XL shirts small or medium
size 10 underwear Size 6
44C Bra 36B

Cholestrol 166
Bloodpressure 104/62
Resting heart rate is lower.

Some NSV:

Airplane seats fit my butt now!!!
I can wrap a regular size towel around myself and have leftovers!
Eating out is cheaper-hubby and I share
I don't have the aches & pains I used to
I feel sexy again-can I just say NICE?

OK-I am done rambling. Thanks for reading. Hang in there. You can do it-you are so worth it!!!
I wish I knew how to post pics-they are worth a 1000 words. All I can say is BYE BYE 105#'s!

[lebgrammie]

I am having my VGS in December. Your comments are very encouraging and helps me realize I am making the right decision even at age 67. You are doing an awesome job. Congratulations.

[Letizia81]

Wow I can imagine myself when you not only change your body but your healthy congrats. Thanks for this awesome post take care

[marilynlw]

Hi Phyllis! Loved your post. WOW! What an amazing accomplishment. Hopefully I will be joining the losers.

[Jersey John]

WOW is right my dear, you look fabulous....Amazing how you did this with the weather conditions you have faced.... No one else on here has an excuse to not get out and exercise, I know I've thought of you on more than one occasion when I hesitated going for my walk due to the weather, you've been an inspiration

[Desert Angel]

Great job!

[scgal21]

Wow is right!! You look and sound wonderful. You've been a true inspiration to me for the past 10 months! Thank you for the great post.

[mamamckinzie]

There are a few things I still struggle with-eating fast. I have done it for 52 years and I still manage to get sick a couple times a month. Weird thing is-something that I have eaten many times before; then try it again and BAM...sleevie doesn't like it! Bummer of it is-carbs and sugar still taste good and stay down really well!!! I won't lie-I am finding some of my bad old habits are trying to rear their ugly heads. Most days it isn't a big deal-others it is a struggle. So, I still have days where my food choices aren't the best. I have maintained my current weight (within 2-3 pounds up or down) since May 2012. That in itself is the most amazing par

Old Size New Size
18 pants 8-10 depending on brand
2XL shirts small or medium
size 10 underwear Size 6
44C Bra

Some NSV:

Airplane seats fit my butt now!!!
I can wrap a regular size towel around myself and have leftovers!
Eating out is cheaper-hubby and I share
I don't have the aches & pains I used to

Wow! I feel like I am reading my post back in August when I hit my 1yr anniversary! LOL! Yep the 1st month is tough! Mine actually lasted for 2 1/2 months due to nausea. And yes I STILL eat to fast and have problems with it to this day. You would think aversion therapy would work on me but NO it still wolf down my food unless I really think about slowing down first. My weight loss has remained stable for several months now which has really given me confidence. All the other times when I hit goal I would begain to regain right away. But not this time! And that was my big fear too! Your stats are very similar to mine. I weigh what I did in high school....unbelieveable! I wear a six in pants(shaking my head in disbelief) and a small for tops. Went from 38DDD to 32D...it might be a C now..have to go in and get remeasured.
No more blood pressure medicines!!!! No more aches and pain in knees,back and feet! Able to get in and out of airplance seats easily. Not to mention saddles too! My horse sure appreciates it!
Great job on your journey!!! Keep it up!

[Stephy]

Very inspirational ....thanks for shareing. You look marvelous! xoxo