Calling September 2013 Sleevers- How you doing?

[JanetPRN 496]

I'm coming up on my 1 year "sleever-versary" in September. I'm channeling Joey from "Friends" and want to know "How you doin' ?" What an interesting trip this has been for me. I have re shaped my body as well as my outlook. I make it a point to step outside my comfort zone as much as possible. This has enabled me to enjoy so many new experiences. My stats are : lost 84 lbs, & sized down from 2xl (22) to a medium ( 8) since Sept 24, 2013. My life and health have changed for the better and I can honestly say I do not have one single regret about having this surgery. I didn't realize exactly how much my obesity truly was holding me back. I fit in a movie theater seats, carnival rides and airplanes so much easier now. While I will never be a beauty , photos are not nearly as painful anymore. I live my life on the 80/20 rule . I follow a low carb / low fat / high Protein diet 80% of the time. The other 20% of the time I everything else in moderation. Yes, I will have a dessert and a cocktail from time to time, but it's a small amount. I am fortunate that a little bit is more than enough for me. I still have tight restriction, and yet never feel deprived. My losses have slowed down dramatically, only 2lbs this month. It may be due to my broken foot, but I haven't been much of an exerciser this past year, either. That's my next project. I am looking forward to new challenges and hope that you will share some of your experiences also.

Edited August 31, 2014 by JanetPRN

[reedd5404 12]

You are doing fantastic. My one year anniversary is oct 3 rd. I have lost 154 lbs. the last 3 months I have only lost 25 lbs. it is very slow now. I have 40 more lbs to go til my goal weight. I could exercise more but don't make time. Good luck with the rest of your journey.

[AvaFern 3,516]

Awesome job! My surgery was 9/9/13. I am so far down 89 pounds. The loss does slow down quite a bit near the end, especially when you can't workout. I also do not have a single regret about the surgery and I can look back on how stressed out I was about it this time last year and be grateful that I decided to go for it. Congrats on how well you have done!

[valkyrea 41]

My surgery was Sept. 23rd. i've lost 92 pounds, but have been stalled for months. i can't blame the sleeve...it's been me, i've fallen into bad habits. im 35 away from goal. i wanted to lose them by my 1 year anniversary, but it looks like it might be by new years... we'll see.