It has been 3 months since my sleeve surgery.
Firstly, I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. I must say I have not suffered any complications and my hospital stay was brief and without incident - otherwise I may have a different impression of the passage of time.
I have lost 70Lbs, 8 inches off my waist, 2+ inches off of my collar and almost all of my wardrobe.
Every day, and again every time I pull on (or should that be slip into!) a pair of jeans I am pleased that I had this procedure.
From a medication perspective I no longer take daily pills for BP, Sertraline or Omeprazole for others conditions. There is no aftercare associated with the sleeve, other than a periodic 'how are you doing' meeting and weigh-in with the Surgeon. My BP is normally around the 110/78 mark.
Food wise I pretty much eat whatever I want - in the appropriate portions. I don't generally feel hunger, although the smell of some foods (bacon & chinese food in particular) can cause what I consider to be a nostalgic pavlovian response! I tend to eat by the clock. If I eat out with the family they are now used to me having a starter whilst they eat their main - works for me and restaurants don't seem phased by this. Takeaways are a thing of the past.
Exercise is much easier now - and whilst I still find the gym very,very boring I have revisited sports from years ago and have found enjoyment in them.
There are a few drawbacks/things I miss - these include eating and drinking at the same time, sandwiches/baguettes - as bread is a no-go, some social awkwardness from friends as I have given up alcohol and, self-inflicted, people asking whether I have some deadly condition as I have chosen to tell only a limited number about my surgery. Life insurance companies are reluctant to cover me so soon and I have an over-interest in weighing my self too often - time should improve all of these issues.
Occasionally, I do wonder if I have taken the easy route to weight loss, although there is an obvious collateral improvement in what my family eat that was both unexpected and pleasant.
In summation, I would do it all again - but I acknowledge that I have had a good experience and I am grateful for that - this is after all a rather boring good news update!! I should have done it earlier (I am fortunate to be able to self-fund) and in budgeting the cost of the procedure I neglected to include replacing all of my clothes!
I am looking forward to the next 3 months and reaching a 25 BMI.
Firstly, I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. I must say I have not suffered any complications and my hospital stay was brief and without incident - otherwise I may have a different impression of the passage of time.
I have lost 70Lbs, 8 inches off my waist, 2+ inches off of my collar and almost all of my wardrobe.
Every day, and again every time I pull on (or should that be slip into!) a pair of jeans I am pleased that I had this procedure.
From a medication perspective I no longer take daily pills for BP, Sertraline or Omeprazole for others conditions. There is no aftercare associated with the sleeve, other than a periodic 'how are you doing' meeting and weigh-in with the Surgeon. My BP is normally around the 110/78 mark.
Food wise I pretty much eat whatever I want - in the appropriate portions. I don't generally feel hunger, although the smell of some foods (bacon & chinese food in particular) can cause what I consider to be a nostalgic pavlovian response! I tend to eat by the clock. If I eat out with the family they are now used to me having a starter whilst they eat their main - works for me and restaurants don't seem phased by this. Takeaways are a thing of the past.
Exercise is much easier now - and whilst I still find the gym very,very boring I have revisited sports from years ago and have found enjoyment in them.
There are a few drawbacks/things I miss - these include eating and drinking at the same time, sandwiches/baguettes - as bread is a no-go, some social awkwardness from friends as I have given up alcohol and, self-inflicted, people asking whether I have some deadly condition as I have chosen to tell only a limited number about my surgery. Life insurance companies are reluctant to cover me so soon and I have an over-interest in weighing my self too often - time should improve all of these issues.
Occasionally, I do wonder if I have taken the easy route to weight loss, although there is an obvious collateral improvement in what my family eat that was both unexpected and pleasant.
In summation, I would do it all again - but I acknowledge that I have had a good experience and I am grateful for that - this is after all a rather boring good news update!! I should have done it earlier (I am fortunate to be able to self-fund) and in budgeting the cost of the procedure I neglected to include replacing all of my clothes!
I am looking forward to the next 3 months and reaching a 25 BMI.
good luck with everything especially the clothes buying x
