One year ago today I started my weight loss journey- today I shopped for size SMALL!

I started my weight loss journey one year ago today. I started dieting in advance of my VSG, which was on June 28th. I lost over 30 pounds preop, and I have lost 84 pounds in 8 1/2 months post op. I started at a size 2X/3X and size 24 pants. I am now wearing a size medium or small and pants size 10-12. It is so wonderful to shop for clothes now!  My wardrobe is chic and stylish and flattering! (and much of it is from Goodwill) Clothes fit waaaayyyy better in smaller sizes. I feel and look younger.

I am now below my surgeon's goal for me, which was 169, but I am not done yet! I want to lose 20 more pounds. I am confident I can do it.  My goal is to lose those pounds before my one year surgery date. I am in a routine with my sleeve. The weight tends to come off in a stairstep pattern, with stalls and then 3-4 pounds lost in a few days.  I still drink protein shakes every day and eat a greek yogurt .I get at least 100g of protein every day.  I am staying low carb because that works for me.  I am starting to experiment more with different foods.

So far I have had few problems. My blood pressure was really low the first couple of months. I was also very fatigued for those couple of months, but now I have plenty of energy. My labs were excellent except that I was low in iron (mistakenly taking a multivitamin without iron) and my protein was a little low. My doctor advised me to eat more red meat and I have, since I was mainly eating chicken. 

I don't regret getting the VSG at all. I am looking forward to being thin for the rest of my life! It makes life easier in so many ways. I love being able to sit with my legs crossed!  I could go on and on about all of the NSVs I have had.....

This forum has been invaluable. I work 60 hours a week so I don't have time to post much, but I do check in every day. Thanks to all of you who have posted advice and suggestions and even scolds. While they weren't aimed at me, I absorbed it all and it contributed to my success.

 

 

Way to go! Pat your self on the back, look in the mirror and smile. You so deserve it.

Wonderful.. Good for you. Keep up the hard work.

So good to hear your story from those of us just starting out! Congrats!

I'm 2nd week post-op and have some low blood pressure problems (Saw the doc) . Very low energy- gotta check my vitamins for iron. I know I got to heal and get my protein in!!

Good luck on those last few pounds!

That is so awesome!  Congrats on a great year!  Let me know if you want to have coffee some time - not enough Twin Cities VSGers around - I had to meet Julia in New York a couple weeks ago when she was over from Europe.

That would be great!  Send me a pm and we can set something up. Spring is almost here, the snow will be melting, and I will come out of hibernation!

Will do! I'm off to NY this week and India next Saturday... But back around 3/23.

Hey Sleeve Sis!!

What a great post!!!  I'm so happy for you -- you've done a lot in a year and should be very proud of yourself   This has been a great journey and I'm so glad we've had the opportunity to share it.

Keep up the great work...........I'll be watching for your posts!

Ree