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POSTED UNDER Gastric Bypass REVIEWS

One year later - Springfield, NJ

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I'm providing this info because when I was doing...

cmdixon821
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I'm providing this info because when I was doing research on the subject, I wanted to see as many results as possible. I'm happy I did the gastric sleeve. It was a rough transition (essentially retraining your mind HOW to eat) at first, but I'm getting used to it. Still have 30-40lbs left to goal

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Ajay Goyal, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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September 7, 2018
I love you kiddo! You are an inspiration!!
UPDATED FROM cmdixon821
10 months post

Still shrinking

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I’m now down 70lbs from my weight last year (215 to 145) and feel good.
There are some changes that I deal with, but they are more social in nature (like dining with a carb-loving family)... I get cravings for meat... and I sometimes just don’t feel like eating, so I live off my protein shakes for a couple days. I also do get chocolate/sweets cravings- which I give into.
I need to get back into the habit of ensuring that I’m consistently taking my multi-vitamins, as it’s easy to become deficient.
I have absolutely no regrets. I don’t feel like I’m “missing out” on things.
Once again I need to purchase new clothes as I’m finding my size 6 pants are getting a little loose- (HUGE change from this time last year when my size 12s were snug)
I feel my result are exceptional to the norm, but I understand what my body type is and what its potential is.
Overall, this is one of the best decisions I could have made- my self-esteem is back and I’m looking like the person that I am supposed to be.
There are seldom pictures of the “before “ me, as I was too embarrassed to have my photo taken, but now I enjoy getting in the shot ????

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August 26, 2018
This is awesome news! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with the RS community. Don't worry about what the family is eating... let them eat CAKE! Continue to focus on the recommendations of your nutritionist. If you do no have get one. Since 6-month post of my primary intake of food is MEAT protein to this day years later. I too love chocolate. Do not stop taking your vitamins they are vital to the processing of the meals you do consume.

All the best and continued success :-)
UPDATED FROM cmdixon821
1 year post

One year later

cmdixon821

1 year ago, I made one of the best decisions in my life. One year ago, I started my life over again. One year ago, I underwent a VSG (gastric sleeve surgery), and I have no regrets. People would tell me, “ah, you’re not that big”...but I knew I was big for ME. I know my body and know what’s comfortable for me.... and 215lbs (my highest weight) was VERY uncomfortable for me. It’s so hard to find “before” pictures (especially in a bathing suit), as I really didn’t want to be photographed. I was embarrassed of what I looked like. I feel so much better now, not only physically, but mentally. Being able to wear almost anything I want has been so gratifying. After having my boys, my body chemistry changed, and I really tried to get the weight off in a traditional diet/exercise routine- but it really didn’t work for me (all that muscle that I built up over the years is actually visible now ????). The fact that insurance covered it was a huge factor in my decision to have this procedure done. It took a bit of adjusting as to what I can eat, and what I need to avoid. I have to take my time while eating, and must remember to take my vitamins - but other than that- I’m missing out on NOTHING. It’s been nothing short of miraculous and it’s hard to believe where I started from. #vsgoneyearlater #vsgbeforeandafter #gastricsleeve #beforeandafter #70lbslost #size12to4 #gastricsurgery #bmi40to25 #gastricsleevesuccess

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