One Year At Goal!

[loseitsoon 157]

On Thursday of this week I celebrated my one year of having my sleeve. It's been an interesting journey, both easier and harder than I thought it would be. I have been at goal for a month now. I seem to be going up and down by 2 lbs or so every other day. I really didn't have any problems in the beginning months. I have always followed the rules, Protein first, vegs, seldom fruit or carbs. I ate 600 calories -50 carbs for months then moved up to 800 calories to 1000 calories. I am now eating about 1100-1200 calories day and about 90-120 carbs. I worked my way from 60 Protein grams to 80-100 a day.

I have had a few minor health problems along the way two of which are related to my not drinking enough Water. So please make sure you get all your Water in everyday. About 6 months out I got very consitpated and ended up with a thrombosed hemorrhoid and had to have it removed! It was very painful. I also now have 3 small kidney stones which give me problems from time to time. I think maybe both could have been avoided if I had gotten in all my water everyday. I also got a rash over much of my body that lasted for about 2 months. The doctors can't figure out why I got it or it it was related to the sleeve or not. I have always had thin fine hair. I did loose masses of it starting in about my fourth month out! I have always gotten my protein in. The good news is is growing back! I stopped losing it at about 10 month out when I upped my calories. It is curlier than it ever was before! I have told very few people about my sleeve, if someone asks I do tell them but so far few have asked. I weight now what I weighed in high school and thru my twenties! I am 63 I don't exercise as much as I should, I play golf and walk a few times a week and thats about it. I have given up all my meds and have never felt better, my joints no longer hurt all the time! I can play golf, walking without being winded!!! By far this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. My husband loves the new me! He has been my biggest supporter. We share all meals and he will eat whatever I do just more! I want to thank Bariatric Pal and all the people who post especially the veterans. I have been reading BP for 2 years everyday. You have answered all my questions and I can't thank you enough. I feel my real job is starting now, maintaining! I'm so glad I will have the continued support from everyone on Bariatric Pal.

[sleevethefatbehind 95]

You look fabulous! Congratulations on your success

[sophiepants 489]

You have done amazing!! Congrats!

[MIJourney 490]

Congratulations! You look great and have added so much to your life:)

[bearman99 228]

Seriously inspirational.

Thank you for posting.

[shadylady_57 54]

On Thursday of this week I celebrated my one year of having my sleeve. It's been an interesting journey, both easier and harder than I thought it would be. I have been at goal for a month now. I seem to be going up and down by 2 lbs or so every other day. I really didn't have any problems in the beginning months. I have always followed the rules, Protein first, vegs, seldom fruit or carbs. I ate 600 calories -50 carbs for months then moved up to 800 calories to 1000 calories. I am now eating about 1100-1200 calories day and about 90-120 carbs. I worked my way from 60 Protein grams to 80-100 a day.

I have had a few minor health problems along the way two of which are related to my not drinking enough Water. So please make sure you get all your Water in everyday. About 6 months out I got very consitpated and ended up with a thrombosed hemorrhoid and had to have it removed! It was very painful. I also now have 3 small kidney stones which give me problems from time to time. I think maybe both could have been avoided if I had gotten in all my water everyday. I also got a rash over much of my body that lasted for about 2 months. The doctors can't figure out why I got it or it it was related to the sleeve or not. I have always had thin fine hair. I did loose masses of it starting in about my fourth month out! I have always gotten my protein in. The good news is is growing back! I stopped losing it at about 10 month out when I upped my calories. It is curlier than it ever was before! I have told very few people about my sleeve, if someone asks I do tell them but so far few have asked. I weight now what I weighed in high school and thru my twenties! I am 63 I don't exercise as much as I should, I play golf and walk a few times a week and thats about it. I have given up all my meds and have never felt better, my joints no longer hurt all the time! I can play golf, walking without being winded!!! By far this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. My husband loves the new me! He has been my biggest supporter. We share all meals and he will eat whatever I do just more! I want to thank Bariatric Pal and all the people who post especially the veterans. I have been reading BP for 2 years everyday. You have answered all my questions and I can't thank you enough. I feel my real job is starting now, maintaining! I'm so glad I will have the continued support from everyone on Bariatric Pal.

Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary, and meeting your goal. You great

[McButterpants 2,846]

You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story!

Congrats on your success!