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Well today i hit 6 mths of being sleeved. Yes i had complications upto about 4 mths, still have reflux a couple of days out of the week and would love to just be able to eat a little more.... and at a normal pace as you all well know but i think that will come in time :) i have lost 88 lbs which i would never have been able to do by myself so for that i am thankful. I do have 1 question, i find myself still feeling tired, anyone else 6 mths out??? Each day it does get better, sometimes the regret of what did does come back but life goes on and we must just enjoy it :)

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Wow! That kind of weight loss is AMAZING! I can't wait to see that kind of loss someday. I have surgery in less than two weeks. I hope hope hope I can lose like you!

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Congrats on your progress! I sure hope you get to feeling you can change your member name someday ;) With complications, your body has really been hit hard. May take a little longer to recoup. Are you eating/snacking/drinking enough? I found early on that I had a lot more energy if I added some carbs to my Protein smoothies and snack list. I ate more carby Proteins like Beans, blended bananas or peaches or berries and skim milk with my Protein Drink, and added oatmeal to my Greek yogurt, etc. Also make sure you are taking your Vitamins, including a separate D3 and sublingual (or injectable) B12. Does your doc do 6 month bloodwork to check Iron and Vitamin levels? These things could definitely make you tired if low.

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@@Goddardgo - thanks, i am sure you will be so successful :)

@@Kindle, i just had my 6 mth bloodwork done and all is good. I am not very good at following the rules, i dont drink Protein shakes, i used to love them but now blah.... i am conscience of Protein for lunch, dinner and Snacks but dont think i get enough, still have to have Cereal for brekky!! Somedays i still am unhappy with my decision but it is getting easier as the months go by - maybe one day i can be happysleever......

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