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Good luck Soli31! Remember your journey is "yours" we can all just share or not share our experiences but no one can tell you the right decision for you. When I had my sleeve last year my Surgeon did a very small sleeve but she has reminded me ( even though I have lost 81 LBS in my first year and likely will lose a few more)on every one of my followup appointments that I can stretch my sleeve/pouch if I don't watch my portion size. So I keep in mind that all these procedures are tools to help kick start our weight loss and reduce or eliminate our illnesses but WE must make the decision. Every day to follow thru on nutritionand exercise. All the best! quote name="Soli3l" post="3931941" timestamp="1440722473"]Endoscopy confirmed the doctor's suspicion...I have a big sleeve, it's also dilated w/ a bulge, he said it's not my fault, but it could be revised...now the waiting begins.

I got a tip from another BP user & bought a recliner and spent my first 2 weeks sleeping there. One of my best postOp investments. It was more comfortable to sleep and to get up from.

Congratulations Ryan.

Hello Long Island NYC Chapter. Just wanted to send a quick message that I'm well & continue to lose weight since my VSG surgery 101414. Although I haven't been able to attend a meeting since just before my surgery I do grab a view on BP to see what's new with you all. I have been back on the road for work & just missed the last gathering in NYC. I see your looking for a LI meeting location let know if you need a resident sponsor for Huntington. They have great meeting rooms but it can take months to get on the calendar. Just had my 6 month followup appt today with Dr Christine Ren. Can't believe it's been 6 month with no problems & a slow but steady weight loss. I've lost 76 lbs to date & I have so much energy!!! My challenges are getting enough protein in & exercise when I'm on the road for work. I work in healthcare- long hours 12 hour shifts with no days off for 3 weeks or more then it home for a normal life & to recharge. Hoping once you set the next meeting I will in town & can attend. Until them keep the stories & the inspiration coming. It helps!!!

@@Susan11803 just wanted to thank you for managing 3 back to back challenges. You gave me an extra incentive to stay on the healthy track thru Christmas, Valentine's Day & Easter. I was out of town for work the last few weeks of this last challenge & didn't have access to a scale till last Friday so didn't post. But I'm happy to report I surpassed by Easter goal weight & made it to 188lbs. And I've lost more since. So I'm happy with the results. Congrats to all who either lost a pound or 2 or stayed true to their health We're all one more step to making our outside match our true selves!

@shonlislove You Look FANTASTIC! But as good as you Look, I bet You Feel soooo much better. I know I do. Congrats!!

193.2 slight increase but had to weigh myself Friday morning before I went out of town for work. No scale here & I'm running with a heavy schedule, worked 14 hours yesterday. Expecting a good lost by end of the week. I'm going to find a scale before the last weigh in next week.

CW 192.3 Good Monday Morning Susan 11806 & Easter Challenge Team- Yes feeling good this AM. I finally lost more than one pound in a week (3pds). Determined to stay on course to a healthy me- Have a great week Everyone!

196.1 small lost but at least scale is going in the right direction

197.0 I've been sabotaging myself not good. Plus little exercise so ready for spring so I can get outside again.

Looks like I didn't make it on the spread sheet last week. Please add me Feb 23 198.9. Today March 2 197LBS. Thanks Susan!

Yes yes yes please add me to the Easter Challenge Starting weight 198.9. Goal weight 189Lbs

Well almost to goal. For this challenge 198.9. I was sick yesterday so hoping this loss stays. I'm smiling ear to ear because this also means I'm finally in Onederland. Thank you Susan for creating these challenges and making time to chart all our goals and results. It's helpful knowing we are all working to meet our goals. One request can we weigh in at the end of week next time.

@Debranua. I had my VSG surgery @ NYU Langone with Dr Christine Ren in October and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Dr Ren is excellent and the officer staff are great. My surgery was uneventful but it helped a lot that the nursing staff at Langone were so professional and caring. I started my journey last March and went thru the 6 months of visits with my primary doctor I remember feeling like it would take forever but before I knew it we were submitting to my insurance for approval and they did on the first try. I just went in last week for my 3 month Followup appointment and all my blood work was good and I feel great. I eat about 3/4 cup of food at one time and have 3 meals a day and maybe a snack of a great yogurt. I 've loss 55lbs since my surgery and dropped 4 pant sizes. I exercise mostly walking 4 miles 4 or more times a week. All the snow has been a challenge with my exercise. I come up with more reasons to delay exercising but I know that the answer to long term maintenance is exercise and getting my water in. Your suppose to get 64 ounces in but I usually get 48 to 54 ounces a day. I think I'll do better when it gets warmer Good luck with your journey I hope you'll be as happy as I am with your decision.

Sorry for being late 203.3

Good loss today weighed in at 203.8 today. Glad to see but still finding & maintaining a Homebound exercise routine is still a challenge. That worries me because I know long-term success depends on regular exercise especially during the winter.

207.7 disappointed but no workouts all week and eating after 10pm has the effect of barely losing anything. I need to recharge this week.

A little more difficult to respond to this challenge then last one. Hope I'm posting correctly. 208.6 todaY for the week!

Weight today is 208.6

I'm in starting weight 210.8. Goal weight 198

210.8 as of today for final holiday weigh in. This has been a hard week still recuperating from a fall down the stairs week before Christmas so not doing my 4-5 X a wk 4 mike walks. I've given in to holiday sweets & not getting in as much protein. But I still managed to lose almost 2 pounds. Didn't reach my goal but lost nearly 20 pounds during this challenge. Thank you Susan for creating the Holiday Challenge now to focus on the next step in my rebirth! Happy Healthy New Year All!

212.0. Only a few ounces this week but I know why. I fell down the basement steps last week and sprained my knee cutting my 5 X a week walking down to zero. Plus I ate some pie maybe a 1/4 cup & some baked chips & had problems getting in my protein in. I guess the holiday penchant for over eating finally got me. So I did it to myself - thankful that my sleeve keeps me from going full throttle like back in them day. Getting my head straight & starting back to walking now. Hoping this last week will give me a few more pounds loss.

@@Susan11803 sending all good wishes for your Grandson's recovery and safe travels for you!

Sunday Football Baby. Did our usual sports Bar trip with Friends yesterday. I now have theses outings down. My husband. Orders beef, chicken figures & a cheeseburger but I find it doesn't get to me. Everybody eats the same way around me & it just looks like way too much food to me. I look up the menu for calories Protein & sodium content before I order. All restaurant food is way to high with sodium & after getting legs cramps most of last year I now know too well that sodium was the cause. I always try to drink a Protein Drink before we get there. I ended up with a hot tea & a cup of chili about an hour later. I probably got 1/2 cup in. I had planned to order some fish later but although we watch one & half games I was too full. I don't feel food deprived but sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on some of the fun not drinking or Gorging on food. Wonder if that will change in time?

@@Beni Congrats on the 50 Pounds Lost & Gone Forever!