Kimberly Connors
Newbie
- Surgery
- Gastric_Sleeve
- Date
- May 13, 2013
- Start Weight
- 254 lbs
- Goal Weight
- 145 lbs
- Currently
- 190 lbs
- Progress
- 59%
New to this support group. From KY. 13 yrs post gastric sleeve surgery come May 13. Did good for first 3 years. Lost 120 lbs. Believe would have been able to maintain if my body didn't through wrench into my progress. July 2016 woke up with extreme abdominal pains that sent me to the ER. CT scan showed mass on left ovary and I was admitted for further testing. Long story short, this resulted in complete hysterectomy in November 2016 which threw me into menopause. Over the years since this, have gained back 60 to 80 lbs of what I lost. Am working at getting rid of the last 40 to 50 lbs to be back at my goal weight. This is one reason joined this group this morning. It's certainly not an easy way out for weight loss or quick fix as some will say. Do not use the word "diet" either. It's a challenge with much needed healthier lifestyle measures to include every day. Our gastric surgeries are tools to help. My husband has been my biggest supporter and I am forever grateful and blessed to have him. Few things I struggle with are getting my daily water intake along with my protein goal. Another issue has been physical activity due to my arthritis issues in my back and joints with frequent falls. Support groups allows us to know we are not alone in this journey. Looking forward to learning from you and getting new tips and recipes.
