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I had gastric sleeve june 2017. Starting weight 330 . day of surgery 319. I am now 199 and holding. I went from a size 24 to a size 12. I've lost 131 lbs and been able to keep it off. I'm still a work in progress but I'm happy. My goal is to lose down to 175. And hopefully with my active lifestyle and the life changes I've made I'll do it this summer.

Thank you. I'm a little down right now gained a few lbs. Been cheating. Went to 4 birthday parties in 1 month and didn't turn anything down. I'm back on track just gotta be accountable for my bad food decisions. I really love this new life and never wanna give it up food again. I wish you well on your journey too. One day at a time right?

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This may not be for everyone but in a typical day I would have a protein shake for breakfast. A slice of ham or turkey wrapped around low-fat string cheese for mid morning snack a jif to go cup of peanut butter with an apple for lunch. A sensible dinner. Protein first always. I could only eat about 4 bites at a time. I would wait 30 mins and if I still felt hungry I'd go back to it. It's a mind game. Wrap your food up just as soon as u fill satisfied. Never eat till you fill full because by then you have overeaten. And make sure you don't drink when you eat. Drink plenty of water. Which for me almost 2 years later is still hard to try and get it in. I haven't touched a soda or sweet tea since surgery. Stick to your diet low sugar mostly sugar free everything high protein don't overeat and you won't stretch out your stomach. I lost 100 lbs in 5 months. 1 year and 9 months later I'm down 130 lbs and I've kept it off. Hope this helps. Message me anytime if you need food ideas. Always helps to have a weight loss buddy. I had one.

You look amazing. The hard work really shows.

Wow. How awesome you look. Great job.

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Thank you. I gained a few lbs in the winter but I'm not letting it set me back. I'm just staying active and still keeping with the lifestyle changes I accepted when I had the surgery. I leave the word diet out of my vocabulary. I haven't touched a soda or sweet tea since surgery. I don't eat a lot of bread. Limit sugar. And most important stay moving. You are doing great. Never give up just keep moving on. I'm like a teenager I want to try everything now.

I was sleeved 6/22/17 my highest weight was 330 weight day of surgery 319 today I weigh 195. I do fluctuate between 195 to 200. I went from a size 4X and acsize 26w pants now I'm a size large top size 12 pants. I still wanna lose 20 more lbs. I have taken on a more active lifestyle trying new things. I just did a 7 miles hike last weekend. I would have never done that before. I would have had to of been stranded in the desert with the Oasis 7 miles in sight to even think about it before. I walk, hula hoop, dance, anything to keep moving. If I find myself having a lazy day I tell myself you are not this person anymore. Find something to do. It's just a new way of life. I never want to go back. First pic is my before at 330lbs Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I won't lie 7 miles about killed me but I was determined. Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

From 330 to 195 in 11 months Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I've found a great chicken salad recipe yesterday. It was delicious . You get protein from the chicken. And the celery is very high in fiber. Which is needed when eating high protein. Thought I'd pass it on. Hope you like and feel free to substitute ingredients to your liking. This is for a large bowl. Many meals 1 rotisserie chicken remove skin and dice. 4 stalks celery diced 1 bunch green onions diced 8 oz fat free sour cream 1/2 cup fat free mayo or LF 4 strips bacon cooked & crumbled 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup roasted chopped pecans 1 tsp soy sauce Mix all ingredients except chicken Once combined stir in chicken. Best if chilled for 2 hours You can add more ingredients Like grapes ,dried cranberries, Apple, raisins Anything healthy that adds flavor Hope you enjoy. Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 5 months out after gastric sleeve. I've lost 114 lbs. Never thought I'd lose so fast. Now people seem to give me a hard time saying I've lost enough. To stop. My goal is 165 I'm currently 205. So 40 more to go. No regrets. Best decision I've ever made. Below is before and agter. At 100 lbs lost Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome. I hope I reach my goal by the spring. Just 40 to go. Was the last bit harder to lose. I've slowed down a bit now. Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

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Thank you. I know people don't mean anything by it. Guess I'm just not used to the concept of having to stop losing lol Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Just recently had a patient come into the Dr office I work at. I hadn't seen in over a year. She also took care of my grandmother for years. I checked her in and she was acting weird. She then asked where I was. I had to point at myself. She was shocked and amazed. Now that made me feel great. Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I felt the same way. If I'd have known just losing weight would fix 90% of my health problems I would have done it years ago. No more meds, my anxiety and depression are better, no more blood pressure or cholesterol meds, I'm off everything. I wasted a lot of years I wish I could get back with my kids. But my future grandkids are gonna have an active, fit, granny. Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm still 40 from goal. And under clothes I can still see where I need to lose but If I never lose another lb I'm happy and healthier for It. It's super weird to hear people say I'm good and shouldn't lose any more. One positive is I'm tall so I can carry my weight well. So people don't realize I'm still over 200 lbs. I started this for me and I'll finish or me I gotta learn to accept that it's a big change for family and friends as well. Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I've lost 114 lbs since June a d was wo seeing if you had any hair loss issues arou d no th 4 or 5. Your hair looks thick but mine is very thin and balding on top. My surgeon says it's normal when you lose so fast. And Will usually stop falling out 6 months to a year. Any hair problems? Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app