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Goal was to loose 100pds the closest I got to that goal was 77pds and over the course I've regained 17pds. I've been enjoying eating bad food even though I'm eating very little so today I've made the decision to STOP THE MADDNESS AND TAKE CONTROL!!!!! I'm beginning the regain maintenance program through the Bariatric 101 plan on FB(they provide a link), drinking more water and exercising at least 3x out the week(NO MORE BEING LAZY & GREEDY) wish me luck!!

That is a true statement....no excuses, you gotta fight through the temptation!!

Well I'm almost two years post op 3mts away and I still have like 50lbs to reach my overall goal with the most lost almost 70lbs with a wt gain of 12lbs. Just seem like I can't get back on track I can't just not touch things I shouldn't. I have my days or weeks I do wonderful then I add back in bad stuff here and there. Everyone tells me how wonderful I look but no one knows that hey she haven't lost as much as the think. I really want to shed these pounds and need some helpful advice and solutions on what to do.

One yr out next week and lately I have a few episodes of acid reflux. Not sure why since I don't recall eating anything spicy or drinking anything that contains a lot of caffeine at the time of these episodes and I've been taking my ometrazol just wondering have anyone else experience such and what you noticed may have caused it and what you may do that helps.

You look great, keep up the good work. I'll be 1yr out next week and I'm excited to say I've had no complications nor complaints besides 5-6 episodes of acid reflux [emoji30]other than that I'm glad I had vsg[emoji4]

No matter your current weight loss either you feel it's too fast, too slow, or right on time. We made a decision to become a healthier "you" therefore cherish it, love it, and [emoji2]at it. Sleeved 9/25/15 with a 60lb loss 40more to go. I look and feel great and I'm so loving the soo many compliments, I'm so glad I made the decision to have vsg. I'm blessed to be one of the ones with "NO" complications, "NO" food restrictions, & "NO" acid reflux/gerd[emoji4] I'm able to do much more I couldn't do months ago, as simple as a jumping jack(which I can do 50 now), a sit up(I can do 25-50 non stop, jog(I can do at least a lap), push ups(I can do 50). Exercising has become a huge part of my lifestyle changes and I'm very proud of myself and my journey in becoming the new me.

@Ic8604 nothing to it but to do it!!! Try not to focus on what may go wrong, pray about it and leave it in the Lords hands claim it, you'll have a successful surgery with no complications and good results!! Wishing you much success..

@@ivorythomascina in due time you'll get there... @@proudgrammy thanks [emoji4]

I agree you're loosing at a great rate. Don't want to loose to fast, give your body adequate time to catch up. Plus I noticed throughout my journey it's not so much of how much you consume it's what you consume. Great work!

I'll say the hair loss/thinning...well I was told but didn't think it would be so bad for me[emoji30]

You look great[emoji4]

@@cindyw41 I'm loosing a lot of hair as well I need to increase my protein and aim to meet that target daily. I tend to get laxed on the wk-end

I weigh weekly, but if I feel as if I didn't make good food choices I may the next morning

I believe anything is successful if you put in the necessary work in order for it to be. If you get on any diet or have any procedure done thinking it's going to be a miracle or problem solver then they are WRONG!!! I believe that's the BIG problem that people is looking for a quick fix, a miracle and don't want to put in the work or make changes, life changes. Me myself I've made changes but still fighting the fact theses changes need to be life changes in order to reach my goal and remain there plus to be the healthiest me I can be. But one thing that makes me different from some others I can and will admit what I do wrong, try to correct them, and no why my scale don't move when I'm doing wrong. I must say you have done a wonderful job and I hope I can have such success when I'm that far out. Currently 9mts out/60lb loss/40lbs to go/anniversary date 9/25/16 emoji4]

@@Dub do you recall the name of this expresso drink and if it has a lot of sugars/calories

My energy level was sluggish after my surgery but eventually as my body caught up to the results of surgery I was fine. Just confine taking your vitamins and B12 you should be fine[emoji846]

Don't beat yourself up about its something to get use to and quite challenging. Remain focused on the "BIG" prize, take it one day at a time, and aim to do better each day[emoji4]

Well I just celebrated my birthday and since I have a family who loves to eat and myself loving to get all dolled up enjoyed the excitement of just going.. We went from Texas Roadhouse one day, to Apple Bees another, then Red Lobster for lunch on another, and Chef's Steak House, & not to forget the margarita and the black berry sangria and the strawberry blast birthday cake[emoji51]. I say all this because after all these places I went to celebrate my birthday and all the so little food I could consume the last two weeks, I made healthy selections when ordering and only gained 3pds[emoji4] I had some things I shouldn't have had but hey it's a blessing all by itself to be able to live to see another one, so I let down my hair and forgot all about meal tracking and acted as if I was a skinny girl with no phat girl problems, lol [emoji23]So this week my goal is to Work Work Work Work Work (in my Rihanna voice) and get them right back off[emoji123]????

Whoops I gave myself .8 pounds[emoji51] correction I gained 2.2pounds Thanks!! @@Dub

Who else is experiencing this and what you done or is doing to prevent this?

Thank you all.... I'm currently taking hair infinity which have several of the named vitamins, really good reviews...so I'll see

Off topic just wanted to share a little blessing this morning for you music lovers. Follow the link to listen to my talented 14yr old play the piano. He tought himself and never had any lessons, hope you enjoy.

@@LisaMergs it states no content when I hit the link to listen to your daughter...

@@LisaMergs, I sure will and I was able to attach video[emoji4] @@proudgrammy I just attached it hope u like[emoji4]

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