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Low BMI Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - Tijuana, Mexico

UPDATED FROM nightpuppy
3 months post

Slow and Steady

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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February 23, 2016
Congratulations I'm sure you will meet it very soon
April 3, 2016
Healthiest way to lose!! Slow and steady!! Great job!
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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October 21, 2016
Hope things are going well!
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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

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

Almost 25 pounds down.

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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