judyalbertson
My Five Year Anniversary!
Jul 26, 2016
I had my gastric sleeve done 5 years ago, July 18th,, 2011. It is still working for me! But, weight can come on if I eat too many carbs or sliders. I still can't eat very much meat, noodles, rice or bread at a sitting so I tend to avoid them. I love meat, though, so I try to get some in once daily and eat slowly. It is tough to get enough protein some days, but I will have protein drinks occasionally to heIp. I drink a lot of water and I love fruit. I try to eat salads and veggies often, too. Carbs such as popcorn or crackers can be dangerous because they are sliders and I can hardly feel them in my stomach, whereas meat fills me up with about 5-6 bites. Every one I know who has been sleeved or had a bypass has gained some weight back. I got as low as 134 from 217, but I've crept up to 147 and I tend to stay there. I have absolutely no regrets getting my sleeve! The one health change I got after my sleeve was hypoglycemia. If I eat certain high-fructose carbs such as (Mike and Ike) my blood sugar jumps up and then drops very low within an hour. It's a horrible feeling so I try very hard to avoid sugar.
I had my sleeve done in Mexicali from Dr. Aceves, who was wonderful. Sadly, he died in a private plane crash a few years ago.
If you are on the fence about having a sleeve, do it! Just remember that it is not a free ticket to forever thinness...you need to eat the right foods or you WILL gain weight back.
149 lbs.....YES!
Dec 18, 2011
I still need to be careful to chew thoroughly and eat slowly, especially dense foods like meat. I've had food come back up a few times recently and it is a good reminder. I have kept track of every bite I've eaten during the last 5 months on Spark People. I average 700-1000 calories a day now. I've been lazy with exercise the past few weeks so I need to get focused on that again after Christmas. Life is very busy and hectic right now.
Overall, I am so grateful to have gotten the sleeve done...WOW! I am just so happy with it! It has saved my life and improved my outlook immensely!
My Journey Begins!
Jun 29, 2011