7 Years Post Op Vsg

[lsereno 2,525]

Thank you for sharing luck. I'm a May girl too: May 2011. I'm just going into maintenance now and I'm so relieved to hear you are doing so well. Long-term maintenance is a concern for me.

Lynda

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Never get on here but just checking in reading posts. Everyone has the same concerns, issues but eventually everything turns out fine. I have put on about 15 pounds that I am trying to take off from the 75 I originally lost but not too bad after 7 years. I have the tool to do it I just need to make my mind up! Unfortunately there is nothing that I cannot eat but I will get there. Have never exercised, I know, isn't that terrible! I swear I am going to start though! Just want everyone to know that seven years out it is still all good! No regrets!

You posted this a year ago. How are you now? I'm almost 3 yrs out. I'm finding it easy to maintain, but I stay on top of it. How I eat, what I weigh, measuring and/or weighing food.....it's all part of my life. It's habit. I weigh every morning. If I gain a few lbs, I address it immediately. Like you, I've never exercised. Well, I have a 5 lb weighted ball that I toss around occasionally and I have a 'band' that I picked up this morning and worked with for the first time in about five months. But all in all, I do not exercise. I knew I'd lose interest since I have the attention span of a four year old, so I made up my mind to make lifestyle changes that weren't temp like a fad diet, changes that were forever. I.E. I never keep chips in our house, other than baked scoops, which my husband eat and I don't like unless I have some guacamole to dip in. This does not mean I don't attend a Sunday school party with burgers and chips and not touch a Frito (my favorite). This just happened, I ate my burger, no bun and no cheese.....with six or seven Fritos. Loved every nibble!! I've just made changes, I try not to set myself up for failure often.

I'd love to hear how you are now days!!! Any hints, tips....whatever advice you might have.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Hello everyone, thanks!!! To answer Joseph I can pretty much eat like a "normal" person. When I first had it I could not even eat half of a kids hamburger and now I can eat the hamburger, a few fries and a few sips of whatever. After years you figure out how to cheat or eat more (dry, crunch foods go down really easy) so you have to be mindful of what you put in your mouth. Eat your salad or veggies first for sure and I have not been obviously... I feel great though. I did have to start Rogaine for thinning hair but it's working and it hasn't been a big deal. Unfortunately I have been snacking ALL day. I have days like those but sometimes medications or moods can make you overeat. Zero regrets! My sister had it and three of my friends after seeing my success and no one has ever said they wish they hadn't done it!

Hey "Luck" - I have to ask, does the one person who wishes she hadn't done it....does she wish she had all her tummy and weight back??!!

You mention eating veggies first....what about Protein? At the seminar and all support groups I go to, the dietitian always says, Protein first. Were they preaching something different when you had your surgery?

I've never had one minute of buyer's remorse!!! I've enjoyed every single second from the time I woke up after surgery. What a wild ride.....oh-so-fun!!