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Low BMI Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - Tijuana, Mexico

UPDATED FROM nightpuppy
3 months post

Slow and Steady

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nightpuppy
WORTH IT
I have been really working on my diet. I'm getting better day by day. I have been losing little by little. It seems soooo slow, but this is the first time in my life I have been able to confidently lose weight and change my mindset around food.
I'm 152.3 pounds.
I was also able to fit into a smaller pant size for the first time. Some of my shirts are starting to look like tents. 12.3 pounds to go until I am no longer considered overweight. I am optimistic that I can meet that goal.

nightpuppy's provider

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon

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A
February 23, 2016
Congratulations I'm sure you will meet it very soon
S
April 3, 2016
Healthiest way to lose!! Slow and steady!! Great job!
M
October 19, 2016
Hi Just wondering how you are doing now and what weight did you get to. I am very similar height and weight to your initial so am interested in your story
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T
October 21, 2016
Hope things are going well!
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SS
November 23, 2016

Hey! It's been a year since you had your surgery. How are you doing now? We'd love to hear from you again :)

UPDATED FROM nightpuppy
2 months post

Old Habits Die Hard

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nightpuppy
I'm 160.4.

I have been struggling to lose more weight. I have been emphasizing protein and trying to eat slowly. Even with the help of the sleeve, old habits are very hard to break. I still eat too fast, and I can eat a lot more now than I could right after surgery. I am trying not to graze, but I still crave a lot of snacks even when I am not hungry. I know this is a mental thing I need to break.

I really need to start exercising more. I have never really been motivated to do stenuous exercise, but I think it is time.

This change is hard, but I'm glad of the weight I have lost so far. 20 more pounds and I am not overweight.

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A
January 16, 2016
Yes old habits do die hard!
UPDATED FROM nightpuppy
2 months post

Almost 25 pounds down.

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nightpuppy
It's been just over a month and I am 25 pounds down. I have saved a lot on groceries and I feel pretty good. I wish my weight loss was faster, but I will just keep working at it day by day.

I am 161. I am so close to the '50s. My lowest weight in my adult life was 148, so it will definitely be a game changer when I break that.

I went to a party on NYE and my suit was loose. I bought it pretty small, but it needs to be taken in now. Some of my other clothes are loose, but still wearable.

I have lost weight in my shoulders, back, and legs, so the waists on my pants still fit. Very weird.

I feel light walking around, as if I am floating.

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