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8 months post op - 79lbs lost
I am so thankful and happy about the results of my gastric sleeve. I have never felt healthier or happier.
At this moment, I am spending 3 to 4 days in the gym lifting weights and doing cardio (which I hate). I am eating a protein rich diet and also sticking to the vitamin supplementation protocol.
I did hit a few plateaus. I was stuck at 205lbs for about 3 weeks and then at 184 for about 6 weeks. I realized that I wasn't eating enough or drinking enough water, so I started meal prepping and making sure to pack my food everyday. I also went out and bought a 32oz water bottle that has encouraging words to make feel good when I meet drinking goals.
So far, this has been a very satisfying journey with very few bumps in the road. I have had great doctors from Cooper Hospital in Voorhees and Camden, NJ who continue to make this journey worthwhile.
I encourage anyone who is thinking about the surgery, to go ahead and do it.
If you have any questions about what I have done over the past 8 months, feel free to message me. I am happy to share what has and hasn't worked for me and to encourage you along the way.
At this moment, I am spending 3 to 4 days in the gym lifting weights and doing cardio (which I hate). I am eating a protein rich diet and also sticking to the vitamin supplementation protocol.
I did hit a few plateaus. I was stuck at 205lbs for about 3 weeks and then at 184 for about 6 weeks. I realized that I wasn't eating enough or drinking enough water, so I started meal prepping and making sure to pack my food everyday. I also went out and bought a 32oz water bottle that has encouraging words to make feel good when I meet drinking goals.
So far, this has been a very satisfying journey with very few bumps in the road. I have had great doctors from Cooper Hospital in Voorhees and Camden, NJ who continue to make this journey worthwhile.
I encourage anyone who is thinking about the surgery, to go ahead and do it.
If you have any questions about what I have done over the past 8 months, feel free to message me. I am happy to share what has and hasn't worked for me and to encourage you along the way.
4 months after surgery
Hey Everyone! I know I have been MIA, but with the twins starting college and baby girl starting senior year and work I have been BEYOND busy!!!
So, I am finally broken the 200lbs plateau and am at 193lbs. My stomach is flattening and my waist is visible. I haven't felt this confident and happy in about 10 years!!
I hired a trainer and am working out at least 4 days a week. I am fitting into a size 14/16 (down from a 20) and have lost 62lbs!!
This was the best decision I ever made for my life and my health.
So, I am finally broken the 200lbs plateau and am at 193lbs. My stomach is flattening and my waist is visible. I haven't felt this confident and happy in about 10 years!!
I hired a trainer and am working out at least 4 days a week. I am fitting into a size 14/16 (down from a 20) and have lost 62lbs!!
This was the best decision I ever made for my life and my health.
The Past 8 Weeks
Hey everyone! I have not updated since before my surgery, so I have a lot to catch everyone up on.
The surgery was very successful! When I woke up in recovery and needed to sit in a chair, I had no pain or discomfort, with the exception of gas and acid reflux. I didn't need the nurse's help much at all. I did have a few vomiting issues right after surgery but none by the time I got home. The most amazing thing is that I have NO VISIBLE SCARS!!! My doctor was awesome. He actually removed the stomach thru a vertical incision that is basically inside my "belly button cave" (as I like to call it). I was up and walking the same day of surgery. This surgery was rather easy for me. Thank god!!!
The difficult part after surgery was the acid reflux. There were nights that it woke me out of my sleep. Luckily, the doc prescribed Pepcid and told me to take chewable TUMS which were very helpful. This discomfort lasted for about 2 weeks. I haven't really had a problem with it.
Right now, I am at 8 weeks post-op. The different eating stages were rough. Trying to get used to eating immensely small amounts of food while still trying to get 60g of protein and 64oz of fluids when you have a very busy job and life have been my biggest challenges. I am saving a ton of money because I bring my lunch every day, but it is definitely a challenge.
At 8 weeks, my docs want me to eat 3 full meals a day with no snacks unless I am really hungry. That actually makes my life a lot better. When I am not eating I can drink so the mandatory macros should be easy now!
The advice I have to give is:
1) Don't forget to take your supplements. They will give you energy and make you feel better
2) HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE
3) Don't go back to smaller portions of your old habits. The surgery is a tool, not a fix...so be ready to make a life change
Oh...I am down 50lbs. I walk 3 miles about 3-4 times a day and I am back in the gym, lifting, trying to regain all the muscle I lost after surgery. This has been the best thing I have decided to do for my health and I am so happy!
The surgery was very successful! When I woke up in recovery and needed to sit in a chair, I had no pain or discomfort, with the exception of gas and acid reflux. I didn't need the nurse's help much at all. I did have a few vomiting issues right after surgery but none by the time I got home. The most amazing thing is that I have NO VISIBLE SCARS!!! My doctor was awesome. He actually removed the stomach thru a vertical incision that is basically inside my "belly button cave" (as I like to call it). I was up and walking the same day of surgery. This surgery was rather easy for me. Thank god!!!
The difficult part after surgery was the acid reflux. There were nights that it woke me out of my sleep. Luckily, the doc prescribed Pepcid and told me to take chewable TUMS which were very helpful. This discomfort lasted for about 2 weeks. I haven't really had a problem with it.
Right now, I am at 8 weeks post-op. The different eating stages were rough. Trying to get used to eating immensely small amounts of food while still trying to get 60g of protein and 64oz of fluids when you have a very busy job and life have been my biggest challenges. I am saving a ton of money because I bring my lunch every day, but it is definitely a challenge.
At 8 weeks, my docs want me to eat 3 full meals a day with no snacks unless I am really hungry. That actually makes my life a lot better. When I am not eating I can drink so the mandatory macros should be easy now!
The advice I have to give is:
1) Don't forget to take your supplements. They will give you energy and make you feel better
2) HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE
3) Don't go back to smaller portions of your old habits. The surgery is a tool, not a fix...so be ready to make a life change
Oh...I am down 50lbs. I walk 3 miles about 3-4 times a day and I am back in the gym, lifting, trying to regain all the muscle I lost after surgery. This has been the best thing I have decided to do for my health and I am so happy!