Six months since surgery

[Foxbins 625]

I had my surgery on January 13 by Dr. Aceves. I am 5'8" and started at 232 lbs and I am 56 years old. I had been a yo-yo dieter for as long as I can remember and recall my mother telling me in third grade that if I didn't stop eating so much we would have to shop in the "Chubby Girls" section of the stores. You can imagine what that did for a 9 year-old's self-esteem. Anyway, I bounced up and down between size 10-14 in my 20's and 30's. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 28 and sometimes it was difficult to find the energy to exercise, but I love to run and tried to do as much as I could when I was in remission. Divorce, a long MS relapse, and menopause led to a gain of 60 lbs over and above the pounds that crept on quietly. I initially thought I wanted the Band, but did a little investigating and discovered the complication rates. I came across a description of the sleeve and knew it was for me--why did I need a huge stomach that clamored to be constantly filled when I could have a tiny dwarf stomach?

Now it is six months later and I am 61 lbs. lighter. This has been the easiest weight loss I have ever achieved. I eat what I like, which is Protein. I seem to have lost my taste for sweets, as on the few times I have tried them they have not tasted good and I threw them away after one bite. I have never been a fan of vegetables but I love fruit and incorporate it into my diet while keeping track of the carbs. I originally set my goal to lose 82 lbs, which would put me squarely in the middle of a "normal" BMI, but honestly, this weight loss is pretty easy so I may just keep going down to the 140's, where I have not been for 25 years and which would put me at the lower end of normal. We will see.

[AwesomeSleeve 5]

Foxbins, congratulations!!! You are doing an awesome job with your sleeve. You should be super proud of yourself. We are rooting for you.

I had my surgery on January 13 by Dr. Aceves. I am 5'8" and started at 232 lbs and I am 56 years old. I had been a yo-yo dieter for as long as I can remember and recall my mother telling me in third grade that if I didn't stop eating so much we would have to shop in the "Chubby Girls" section of the stores. You can imagine what that did for a 9 year-old's self-esteem. Anyway, I bounced up and down between size 10-14 in my 20's and 30's. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 28 and sometimes it was difficult to find the energy to exercise, but I love to run and tried to do as much as I could when I was in remission. Divorce, a long MS relapse, and menopause led to a gain of 60 lbs over and above the pounds that crept on quietly. I initially thought I wanted the Band, but did a little investigating and discovered the complication rates. I came across a description of the sleeve and knew it was for me--why did I need a huge stomach that clamored to be constantly filled when I could have a tiny dwarf stomach?

Now it is six months later and I am 61 lbs. lighter. This has been the easiest weight loss I have ever achieved. I eat what I like, which is Protein. I seem to have lost my taste for sweets, as on the few times I have tried them they have not tasted good and I threw them away after one bite. I have never been a fan of vegetables but I love fruit and incorporate it into my diet while keeping track of the carbs. I originally set my goal to lose 82 lbs, which would put me squarely in the middle of a "normal" BMI, but honestly, this weight loss is pretty easy so I may just keep going down to the 140's, where I have not been for 25 years and which would put me at the lower end of normal. We will see.

[cutie pie 71]

great job so far... you make it sound so easy...

[wishes 125]

Wow, congrats! I love this post!

[fern 195]

The sleeve is such a great tool!! Congrats on your " renovations" : )

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats!

[sugarmamma7 2]

You inspire me! :0)

[GreenEyedMamma 5]

It's an AMAZING ride isn't it? Congrats!!!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Congrats on your 6th Month!!! You are doing so great, and I'm sooo happy for you! I believe you can take it as far as you want, whatever makes you the most happy and comfortable with yourself.

Big Hugs!!!

[Candace2314 117]

Congrats!

[laladotdot 0]

I had my surgery on January 13 by Dr. Aceves. I am 5'8" and started at 232 lbs and I am 56 years old. I had been a yo-yo dieter for as long as I can remember and recall my mother telling me in third grade that if I didn't stop eating so much we would have to shop in the "Chubby Girls" section of the stores. You can imagine what that did for a 9 year-old's self-esteem. Anyway, I bounced up and down between size 10-14 in my 20's and 30's. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 28 and sometimes it was difficult to find the energy to exercise, but I love to run and tried to do as much as I could when I was in remission. Divorce, a long MS relapse, and menopause led to a gain of 60 lbs over and above the pounds that crept on quietly. I initially thought I wanted the Band, but did a little investigating and discovered the complication rates. I came across a description of the sleeve and knew it was for me--why did I need a huge stomach that clamored to be constantly filled when I could have a tiny dwarf stomach?

Now it is six months later and I am 61 lbs. lighter. This has been the easiest weight loss I have ever achieved. I eat what I like, which is Protein. I seem to have lost my taste for sweets, as on the few times I have tried them they have not tasted good and I threw them away after one bite. I have never been a fan of vegetables but I love fruit and incorporate it into my diet while keeping track of the carbs. I originally set my goal to lose 82 lbs, which would put me squarely in the middle of a "normal" BMI, but honestly, this weight loss is pretty easy so I may just keep going down to the 140's, where I have not been for 25 years and which would put me at the lower end of normal. We will see.

WOW..that is awesome! Congrats! You are doing great! I can't wait to be 6 months post-op! I hope I lose my taste for sweets, its my downfall for sure Keep up the good work!!!

[Luanne 32]

WOW ~ You're journey really mirrors mine: I had my sleeve with Dr. Aceves on Dec 9 2010, am 56, and started out at 245. My journey has been slow 'n steady but I'm ok with that. I had lost 90 lbs (2008-2009), gained 20 back then 45 came back on with a vengeance (grief) and that's when I decided enough was enough! Thankfully I had 2 friends that had lapbands done by Dr. Aceves so one took me down. I've lost 55lbs but best of all feel great & all my clothes fit great. The Sleeve has and will be a Godsend! Congrats to us!

I had my surgery on January 13 by Dr. Aceves. I am 5'8" and started at 232 lbs and I am 56 years old. I had been a yo-yo dieter for as long as I can remember and recall my mother telling me in third grade that if I didn't stop eating so much we would have to shop in the "Chubby Girls" section of the stores. You can imagine what that did for a 9 year-old's self-esteem. Anyway, I bounced up and down between size 10-14 in my 20's and 30's. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 28 and sometimes it was difficult to find the energy to exercise, but I love to run and tried to do as much as I could when I was in remission. Divorce, a long MS relapse, and menopause led to a gain of 60 lbs over and above the pounds that crept on quietly. I initially thought I wanted the Band, but did a little investigating and discovered the complication rates. I came across a description of the sleeve and knew it was for me--why did I need a huge stomach that clamored to be constantly filled when I could have a tiny dwarf stomach?

Now it is six months later and I am 61 lbs. lighter. This has been the easiest weight loss I have ever achieved. I eat what I like, which is Protein. I seem to have lost my taste for sweets, as on the few times I have tried them they have not tasted good and I threw them away after one bite. I have never been a fan of vegetables but I love fruit and incorporate it into my diet while keeping track of the carbs. I originally set my goal to lose 82 lbs, which would put me squarely in the middle of a "normal" BMI, but honestly, this weight loss is pretty easy so I may just keep going down to the 140's, where I have not been for 25 years and which would put me at the lower end of normal. We will see.

[cooperstereo 2]

That is awesome, congratulations.

[happy1957 138]

Hello Foxbins....Congratulations!!! Your story is so inspiring. I am 54 and have just finished my last nutrition class. I am planning to continue my journey with my sister by my side , she too is having VSG and we're hoping to schedule them with the same doctor and have the same surgery day. I am a very slow loser and absolutely loved your line "This has been the easiest weight loss I have ever achieved. "

My past cycling of dieting, great weight losses, exercising to the extreme at times only to gain all the weight back has to stop. It was a tough decision to admit that I couldn't do this by myself and needed intervention. I want to improve my health and overall well being. Thank you for sharing, not lots of people in our age group..

I had my surgery on January 13 by Dr. Aceves. I am 5'8" and started at 232 lbs and I am 56 years old. I had been a yo-yo dieter for as long as I can remember and recall my mother telling me in third grade that if I didn't stop eating so much we would have to shop in the "Chubby Girls" section of the stores. You can imagine what that did for a 9 year-old's self-esteem. Anyway, I bounced up and down between size 10-14 in my 20's and 30's. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 28 and sometimes it was difficult to find the energy to exercise, but I love to run and tried to do as much as I could when I was in remission. Divorce, a long MS relapse, and menopause led to a gain of 60 lbs over and above the pounds that crept on quietly. I initially thought I wanted the Band, but did a little investigating and discovered the complication rates. I came across a description of the sleeve and knew it was for me--why did I need a huge stomach that clamored to be constantly filled when I could have a tiny dwarf stomach?

Now it is six months later and I am 61 lbs. lighter. This has been the easiest weight loss I have ever achieved. I eat what I like, which is Protein. I seem to have lost my taste for sweets, as on the few times I have tried them they have not tasted good and I threw them away after one bite. I have never been a fan of vegetables but I love fruit and incorporate it into my diet while keeping track of the carbs. I originally set my goal to lose 82 lbs, which would put me squarely in the middle of a "normal" BMI, but honestly, this weight loss is pretty easy so I may just keep going down to the 140's, where I have not been for 25 years and which would put me at the lower end of normal. We will see.

[sunnyd 32]

Congrats- You're doing WONDERFUL!!!