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Welcome! I'm not really much of a veteran. I'm only 15 months out and just recently started maintenence, but just wanted to say hi and welcome! There are quite a few veterans who are 2-5 years out still pretty active on this forum who are so wise and knowledgeable! I don't know what I would have done without them through this journey, and I'm happy to see another wise veteran join! As I'm sure you know, the best way to start is just get back to basics like in the beginning. Protien first, then veggies. Lots of Water, and no processed crap. I know you'll get that weight you gained back off in no time Keep us posted!

@@FrankiesGirl Your surgeon sounds like an arsehole.

VACATIONS. I used to see vacations as a virtual free for all as far as eating goes. I would be more excited about what kinds of wonderful food I was going to eat on vacation instead of being excited about the actual vacation itself. Heck, I gained 8 pounds on a 5 day cruise one time! Since my surgery, I've either lost weight or maintained on vacations. I'm focusing more on the actual experience and the people I'm with. The food part is still fun, but now it's only secondary to the vacation itself. And i'm also able to experience so much more of it being thinner, too

This is going to happen to you constantly. Especially early out. If you are following your program, it's not actual fat being gained. Even not early out, it still happens. I'm 15 months out, and here's how the last four days looked: 143.5 144.9 143.1 144.2 If I wasn't so used to this nonsense, it would drive me batty. But I know I'm following my program, so it's not really anything I'm doing wrong. Just normal fluctuations. And if you're going to be an every day weigher, you'de better get used to it

@@babryy Hi Barbara! I'm Barbara too! I went to your blog and watched your video. Love your accent, and you are as cute as you can be! Good luck and I'll keep reading for your updates! Enjoy the ride!

Our bodies need fuel. They also start adjusting to the low amount of calories we are consistently feeding it, and become complacent. Changing things up basically shocks the system, therefore jump starting weight loss again. As you get further out from surgery, you should be slowly increasing your calories anyway to prepare for maintenence so you aren't having to live on 800 calories the rest of your life.

There are entirely too many variables, so that is why they will quote 1-3 pounds a week.

I was told in my seminar to expect to lose 60% of my excess weight. I was also told after the initial first few weeks where weight loss is a bit faster, it will then slow to a more normal average of 1-3 pounds a week. I have lost at a rate of a little over 1 pound a week average. I think there is a myth out there about the weight just falling off after weight loss surgery, causing agony and grief for people who are actually losing textbook amounts. I do believe because of the malabsorption issue with the bypass, weight loss can be quicker at first, but once again slows to more normal rates. I think many sleevers especially are under the impression that they will lose the same amounts as a bypass patient at first, and most of the time it won't be the case. I really wish these surgeons or NUTS would explain to new patients about the realistic expectations of weight loss, instead of them counting on what their cousins mothers best frIend lost the first month, which isn't true anyway.

After some Google Fu, it doesn't seem possible to "re sleeve" unless the sleeve was too large to begin with or has stretched considerably (although I don't see how that is possible). Seems the doctors either revise to an RNY or a DS, both of which also effect the absorption of nutrients by re routing things.

First time? High school. Last time? 20 years ago when I lost 50 pounds with Weight Watchers. The first time. Hopefully, there will be no last time this time

Yes.You're doing just fine.

I said it in another thread, and I'll say it again. No amount of re sleeving, banding, revision to bypass, band to sleeve revision etc will help you be successful if you don't have your head in the game. Period. These surgeries shouldn't be used as a crutch. They should be used as a tool to help you meet your weight loss goals and then maintain the weight lost. Your mindset need to be right or it just won't work. Start by deciding what exactly your weight loss and fitness goals are, then put a solid plan into place. Get back to basics like when you first had surgery. Protien first, then veggies, and lots of fluids. Move more. Take it one step at a time if you have to until you feel you're back on track. Then just keep up the momentum. Make small goals along the way to keep you motivated. It's not easy, but I've seen people as far out as you get back on track and stay the course and lose the weight. I know you can too.

You don't need a revision on your stomach. You need a revision of your mind. No amount of re sleeving, banding, bypassing, revision from sleeve to bypass, revision from band to sleeve, or revision from band to bypass will help you become successful if your head isn't in the game. Get your head back in game. I know you can! Oh, and edited to add: I lost 50 pounds in 6 months. Then it took an additional 6 months to lose another 35 and get to my goal. I didn't give up, because I know if I did, I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm almost 95 pounds down, below my goal, running 3 miles and can currently squeeze my ass in a size 4/6. I'm 48 and feel and look 38. But I had to WORK for it. I fought and scrapped for every pound lost. Some of us have to, and that's okay. If I can do it, so can you.You just gotta want it bad enough.

This is why it's really important for us to focus more on the non scale victories (NSV's) as opposed to the numbers. We all have been guilty of getting too damn wrapped up in the numbers, and can lose site of what is really important, like feeling and looking healthier. Good job on your progress! You've done great!

Looking amazing! What great progress!

Fruit is always my go to when I need something sweet. It always seems to do the trick to curb the sweet craving! Or you could just have half a cupcake?

Good luck!

@@Inner Surfer Girl Excuse me, while I kiss the sky.... Sorry. Couldn't resist

@@OKCPirate Very dapper and handsome! @@jenn1 Okay spill it. Where did ya get the dress??

Repeat this over and over: This stage is temporary. It won't be like this forever. I promise.

Have you heard about Chantix? My husband took that stuff to stop smoking, and he would WAKE ME UP just to tell me some of his crazy ass dreams! I guess that's a common side effect, lol.

@@RILEYSMOM22 I hear ya. I got some eyelash extensions a few months back (nice reward for weight loss goals, by the way). A friend of mine owns the salon where I got them done, and she was doing my lashes. I'm friends with her on Facebook, and noticed she'd lost weight, so she'd mentioned she's gotten the sleeve 2 months before I did and had lost about 80 pounds, but was stalled and hadn't lost any more for about 4 months. I did notice she still has about 50-75 more pounds to lose. They were doing a lunch order, and she had called out for a # something from Sonic. When they brought it back, it was a cheeseburger and fries with fry sauce, which i watched her promptly eat about 3/4 of the whole thing. So yeah.......

@@WL WARRIOR I love Dr Weiner! And yes, although it may stretch a little, like the good Dr. says, it will NEVER be it's original size. That to me is a nice side effect of this surgery. Still gives us all a fighting chance even years down the road!

Okay, I was a smoker for 25 years. I quit 2 months before surgery using the vape thing. Started low nicotine, and then tapered down to none at all. Then lost interest. It hinders healing, causes ulcers, can cause cancer, emphysema...you know the drill. You're getting the surgery to become a healthier you. Complete the circle by no longer adding smoking into the equation. I'm honestly more proud of quitting smoking than I am of losing all my weight with the sleeve. I think quitting smoking is harder, and it's an accomplishment you can be proud of! And yes, save money for smaller threads

LOL. Old people slang for new clothes.