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I've lost 72 lbs. since having gastric sleeve surgery in June of 2017. These are the changes I've made this year. I no longer drink carbonated beverages. I don't eat bread, pasta, rice, tortillas or chips. I rarely indulge on alcohol or sugar. I only eat from a very small bowl or small dessert plate, using a teaspoon. I drink two protein shakes a day. I track all my food intake and activity. I am finding new ways to be fit. I recently started training for a 5k, and added weights back into rotation. Surgery is only a tool. It takes constant effort to lose and maintain weight. While I'm far from the end of this journey, my overall health and well-being have improved dramatically and I am ever so greatful to have my life back again! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you. The weight is coming off fast these days. I'm already down 75 lbs. I think running 3 days a week is really helping. This is definitely a permanent lifestyle change for me. I feel great! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks everyone! I have a long way to go [emoji3] Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck! Each 10 lb. increment has gotten significantly harder. I just take frequent pictures and I watch my weight trend graphs for motivation. We can compare again in a few months. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you. I'm hoping to lose about 30 or so more lbs. Keeling it off will be the challenge. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

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I'm not in New Jersey, but I had the sleeve in June and I would do it all over again. I stayed in the hospital one night, only because I reacted badly to the anesthesia. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I had surgery in June. I went through slow periods, so I went back to the basics...I track my food intake on MyFitnessPal, I track my exercise with FitBit, and I started to really increase my cardio. The plateaus eventually break and I start losing again. After all, no one said it would be easy. My surgeon told me I the surgery would help me lose about 75 lbs., but I needed to lose about 30 percent more and it would all be on me. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I went to my sister's surgeon and the day I got approval from insurance his office called to tell me he had quit the practice. I was a little panicked, but they gave me choice of three other surgeons and they scheduled me for a meet and greet right before my surgery. In the end I choose Nick Nicholson, and he did a great job, no issues. However, all my follow ups have been with his NP and PAs, so make sure you like the practice, not just the surgeon. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow it took me six months to take off enough weight to feel comfortable with running. Keep up the good work! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I started training myself to run a 5k this week, using an app. I have never been able to run before. I 've lost enough weight now that I can run and I am so addicted. Maybe someday I can be a marathon runner. Woo hoo! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks! I love your quote. This also broke my plateau. I'm back to losing a pound a day....67.6 and counting. I feel like I've been given a new life!

My sister and many others I know paved the path for me. However, I was very vocal with everyone about having the surgery. I would do it all over again. It's dramatically improved my health and wellbeing and I have my confidence back! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Premier Protein and Quest Bars are excellent sources of protein. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 4 months post op. I am very happy with my weight loss, though it feels like it's going slow. I am down 53 lbs. I started back doing cardio after 6 weeks post op and I am addicted to exercise. Again, I feel fabulous and all my health indicators are great. I just wonder if others are experiencing slow weight loss. My doctor said all that matters is how I feel. I have to admit that it is really exciting to fit in a size 16 again!

Thanks for all the motivation and supoort friends! I think I'll get up and go to the gym now. [emoji16] Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

You can do it. Stick to your diet and exercise regularly. I am now down 65 lbs. It's going slow, but the scale is moving.

Good job! I am celebrating not letting food dominate my holiday! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

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Yes. Make sure you start taking your vitamins released to do so, especially your B12. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I know I am getting at least 60 grams a day, but my hair is really thinning out bad. I guess I'll fit in an extra protein drink a day. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I finally hit 60 lbs down, but it just keeps getting harder. I have to keep increasing the intensity of my workouts and record my food. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

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The scale doesn't show everything. I constantly measure myself, because when I hit a plateau I'm still loosing inches. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

This is a an update. I am now down 59 lbs and I've started adding weights back into my workout routine to combat the sagging skin on my arms and stomach. I feel great! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app