Hello all! I was active on OH several years ago when I received my first step (the vsg) of my DS, I'm so happy to see many of you are still around!
I have so many doubts as to what to do! I researched wls back in 2009 and decided only DS would do, unfortunately in my country there were only two surgeons who had experience. My BMI was just on the edge to qualify so I was very happy when I did! I had the first step done by Dr Himpens in September and lost 100 lbs.
I had no problems maintaining the weight loss at first and kept it off the first four years. I then had my first child, still everything fine. Then my autoimmune disease on my thyroid got a lot worse (12.5 to 100 dosage), not so fine, definitely extra weight. Then I had my second baby which was still soso, I had put on about 30 lbs by this point. The thing that worries me the most that since I haven't lost weight, just put on bit by bit. I'm close to a 45 lbs regain now. I could go on a diet of course, but I've done that so many times unsuccessfully in the past. (lose it but can't keep it off)
Which makes me think about that second step that is still waiting for me (I was approved for a full DS and don't need a certain weight or anything to get it). I'm pretty sure I'm done having babies, I do worry about another surgery.
I'm also very worried about the protein rich diet. I don't like meats at all, I never eat bacon or salami and never want to. I honestly don't think I'd be able to follow the diet now, which makes me doubt I could do it long term. My restriction is still pretty good for being six years out, especially when I eat meat.
If there are others with VSG to DS, I wonder what the recovery after the second part is like? I generally do well after surgery, walking around the same day. I wonder if I would have to miss a lot of work and when I'd be able to care for my children again. (25 lbs)
Any input would be very much appreciated!
I have so many doubts as to what to do! I researched wls back in 2009 and decided only DS would do, unfortunately in my country there were only two surgeons who had experience. My BMI was just on the edge to qualify so I was very happy when I did! I had the first step done by Dr Himpens in September and lost 100 lbs.
I had no problems maintaining the weight loss at first and kept it off the first four years. I then had my first child, still everything fine. Then my autoimmune disease on my thyroid got a lot worse (12.5 to 100 dosage), not so fine, definitely extra weight. Then I had my second baby which was still soso, I had put on about 30 lbs by this point. The thing that worries me the most that since I haven't lost weight, just put on bit by bit. I'm close to a 45 lbs regain now. I could go on a diet of course, but I've done that so many times unsuccessfully in the past. (lose it but can't keep it off)
Which makes me think about that second step that is still waiting for me (I was approved for a full DS and don't need a certain weight or anything to get it). I'm pretty sure I'm done having babies, I do worry about another surgery.
I'm also very worried about the protein rich diet. I don't like meats at all, I never eat bacon or salami and never want to. I honestly don't think I'd be able to follow the diet now, which makes me doubt I could do it long term. My restriction is still pretty good for being six years out, especially when I eat meat.
If there are others with VSG to DS, I wonder what the recovery after the second part is like? I generally do well after surgery, walking around the same day. I wonder if I would have to miss a lot of work and when I'd be able to care for my children again. (25 lbs)
Any input would be very much appreciated!