Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
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March 5, 2014 made a whole year and a half since I had my gastric sleeve. I can not lie, this last year and a half has been a struggle but I know that I will prevail. Everyone who had surgery can attest it is not easy staying on track because after a while you find yourself wanting to fall back into your old ways. When this happens I stop to think of where I was at 400lbs pre-op and where I am at now 260 lbs post op, and say no way. I wanted to set a goal for myself but I decided not to do that because just in case I do not make it at the time I set I would be disappointed and feel like a failure. The weight loss has slowed down but luckily I am still losing it. Hey I will not complain I went from a size 26/28 to a 16/18, and my journey isn't over yet. I am going to be real with you guys and myself, I do have to start eating healthy again because I feel that since I can just eat between 5 or 6 ozs that I can eat whatever I want to and we all know that is not right and we still should follow our healthy eating plan. Also I have a thing for wine now, I like to have a glass at night before I go to bed, ok sometimes two glasses I will not lie to you guys. I am going to cut down on that also because I know that is empty calories. Thank you guys for listening to me and I know that I don't be up here as much as I used to and I think I start coming up here more for the support. So how are you guys doing and any advice for me how to really get and stay back on track. I was thinking about the 5 day pouch test but think that might be a little to extreme. Your thoughts please*SMOOCHES*
I'm only 3 months post op, so don't have much advice that you don't already know!
Maybe go back to basics, focus on protein first, drink lots of fluids, and measure everything.
Sorry couldn't be more helpful, but there are so many others on this site with great ideas and personal experiences that I'm sure will chime in!
Best wishes and keep sharing with us!
Good luck, it sounds like you already know what you have to do.
Take Care!
I remember you, and have to tell you hon, you look so amazingly beautiful, from all of your hard work, and perseverance!!!!
Be proud of all the work you have put into this!
Yes, Like Touk said, just go back to the basics, stay away from the carbs..They are SOOO tempting! I myself, am 3 months post op, lost 70 pounds so far, and need to check myself, on having carbs once in a while, they are too easy to eat!
So glad you're back, and hope you visit often!!
You look GREAT!!
Hugs,
Boo
In a year and a half losing 140 pounds is wonderful! Nothing to feel any disappointment about. This is a new life not a race.
I used to drink beer, lots of it. I have tried it now that I am 15 months+ post op. I find I can't do it anymore! Just can't hold it. Maybe that habit took care of itself. It was empty calories anyway.
Let us know how the pouch test turns out. I hav thot of trying that too.
Linda