Newly sleeved and happier!

[potahto 26]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my story with you.

I just turned 31 years old, have been big since my teens. Have a lot of weight and body image issues (thanks Mom) ????.

At my heaviest, I was about 104kg or 229 lbs. I'm 5'5, have knee problems and polycystic ovaries, depression - the works. Managed to lose some weight by going to the gym and watching what I ate but I was yo-yo-ing between 97-95kg

I was at 97kg (213 lbs) when I decided I didn't want to be big anymore. I did the Spatz gastric balloon first which didn't really work out for me, so 6 months with the balloon and I decided to go for a more permanent option.

I was sleeved August 30, 2016, a month after removing the balloon, my weight at 92kg (202 lbs) I lost 2 kg after the balloon was removed which was pretty ironic ???? then I gained it back a week before surgery because my doctor told me I didn't need to do a pre-diet so I ate everything I thought I wasn't going to be able to eat post vsg.

The first week was horrible because Soup and liquids are boring, but I wasn't throwing up like with the balloon, for which I was really grateful.

It's my 2nd week today, my doctor gave me the go ahead last week to start eating soft food. Yogurts, soft cheeses, gradually moving on to steamed fish and chicken.

I'm able to eat almost normal food now, but I stay away from red meat, carbs and sugar.

I'm 86.6kg (190 lbs) now and I'm feeling quite happy. Although there are times when I kinda feel sad because I have to choose between Proteins and a donut, overall I think I made the right choice for my health and well being, not to mention my self-esteem.

Thanks for reading, and I'll post progress pics once I find a pre-surgery full body of myself (I forgot to take one before the procedure)

[redfire_angel75 62]

Congrats and thanks for sharing!! Gives us pre-sleepers hope ????

[Smashley23 32]

Congratulations!!

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[Dub 9,922]

Congrats on getting to this point.

You will do great............and.....what is the doughnut thing you speak of ?

Just kidding. I do think the folks that work at Dunkin Doughnuts must be wondering whats up with me not that go in there and just order coffee.

[Christy5913 146]

CongratsYou're doing great, can't wait to see your progress pics

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[potahto 26]

Thanks for all your kind words!

[mcplu28 16]

Congrats! Happy belated birthday lol!

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