Checking in- 18 months later... 150 pounds down and happier than ever.

[Harmonic15 14]

Hi Guys,

I just received an email from someone asking me about my doctor for her future sleeve and it occurred to me that I don't actively think about it anymore. I actually had to sit and consider the implications... On balance they are probably great because it means that I have been able to accept the surgery fully, it was done on March 16th 2012, and that I am comfortable with the new me (down 150 pounds, and from a 54 inch waste to a 34). On the other hand, I am worried that if i forget old habits will come back and so will the weight. I can certainly eat much more than I ever expected, but still very much less than I used to... Have others experienced this?

Best,

Harmonic

[Momonanomo 534]

Honestly, I hope to be how it sounds you are-- I do NOT want my sleeve to define me. I want to integrate into this new way of life completely. That being said, I think once one reaches goal, it is still important to be mindful of habits. Assess yourself: is the scale creeping up or are the ole jeans getting tight? If this happens, do you have a strategy to nip it in the bud? We all go through a LOT to get ready for surgery, have the surgery, recover from the surgery. It is definitely good to contemplate measures and methods of maintaining what you worked to achieve. It IS important.

And, congratulations on such great success!

[Harmonic15 14]

Thanks so much!! It has been an incredible journey- one that I undertook again with my cousin when she had her sleeve done in London this November. She is down 100 pounds already and I could not be more proud.

By the way, I have never posted pictures so this is a big one for me... but here goes. 1st series is the night before the surgery, the nerves were certainly firing wildly, and the 2nd series are pics from my summer vacation to Aruba this July. Quite the change...My wife says she loved/loves both guys equally and I love her for it.

Edited October 27, 2013 by Harmonic15

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

worried that if i forget old habits will come back and so will the weight. I can certainly eat much more than I ever expected,

Harmonic15

great weight loss!!!!

many, many, many people here post about their concern that they are able to eat more after "X" amount of months (me too)

At almost 2 years PO - I am also able to eat more - but as long as i watch myself, stop eating before i'm full - i'm good

i do graze sometimes

i'm not perfect (well actually....... )

all the many rules you/me learned when we were initially sleeved still apply

I think the day "we" stop worrying about our eating habits,being aware of what food/drink we put in our mouth..........

is the day we/I should/would worry about regaining weight

quick side note......analogy

my 83 year old mom told her doc she is afraid of developing Altzheimers (msp)

he also told her that the day she stops worrying.....

enjoy the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

good luck

kathy

congrats

Edited October 30, 2013 by proudgrammy

[Momonanomo 534]

I think the day "we" stop worrying about our eating habits,being aware of what food/drink we put in our mouth..........

is the day we/I should/would worry about regaining weight

amen!