Stacy Grubb Lee

Ive always been able to eat. Vomiting in the hospital, but once I had a popsicle, I was good. At 5 weeks when able to eat solid foods, I had a slice of pizza and a little side salad. Dietician said there was NO WAY this was possible. Well, it was possible. I've been so upset because she said that, I was worried, is my stomach too big? Why didnt it work? Ive compared myself to a friend that had surgery 2 weeks prior and didn't have any of her symptoms or food aversions. She cant eat lunchmeat. She gets deathly sick with the wrong food. She can only have a few bites and is full. I've never thrown up after leaving the hospital, I don't have to chew my food until it's paste, it's like I've never had it. I can drink my Water fast as well, no issues. I have the ability to eat whatever I want and not get sick. Should I? (of course not) I felt like I was cheated. I didn't have the no hunger phase, I wasn't dropping weight fast. Yes, I am down 40lbs since 11/23/16. Is it a struggle? Yes. Do I feel normal? Yes. Do I wish i had more restriction? YES!! Ive had to deal with the fact that it's MY journey. I haven't lost in a few months and need to get back to lowering the carbs - they've always been my downfall. I had a 40f bougie 11/23/16. Weight right before surgery, 210. Currently, 170. Goal weight: 130-140, Im 5ft 21/2. I gain 2, lose 2 but i have to work really hard to lose it. I am hungry. There are times of the month I can eat more than others. So it's not just restriction, alot of it has to do with your hormones. It seems like I have to eat more than the average VSG person, I do my Protein and stretch it by putting salsa on top, add arugula, anything to volumize my meal while stretching the calories. I do not do Protein shakes, I can get my protein in normally. You are not alone.