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Hi everyone. I have not been on in awhile. I had my suregery Gatsric sleeve Nov of 2013, time has flew by. I started at 251 I am currently 166. My lightest weight was 146 in january of this year. I never had any major issues after the surgery alot has changed in my life. I have obviuosly gained 20 pounds from my ightest weight, but that is because i have went back to my old ways in eating and not exercising. Its hard yes, you have to be strong and committed. But all worth it and i do not to this day regret doing the surgery. I would love to get back to what I know is best for me before i start seeing all the weight creep back. Any ideas are welcome. Would love to hear from anyone. Thanks

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Congrats on your weight loss.

I don't know much about you, but I would wonder just how much you really want to lose the weight.

I remember when I (you, too?) started this journey I was DESPERATE to change my life. For me, I required that level of oomph! to decide to have WLS and then to make all the changes.

I suspect you're not that desperate at the moment. You sound pretty comfortable, actually.

What would it take for you to make the changes you already know you should make?

How would those 20 pounds gone again change your life for the better?

Those are some questions (and others) I think I'd focus on if I were in your shoes.

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Congratulations on your weight loss!! The same determination you had when you had the surgery, can help you get back to your goal weight. I have heard that if you start to gain weight trying the Stage 1 diet (liquid/protein shakes)for a week can help to get you back on course. I applaud you taking control of your weight gain now, because if you are like me 20 will become 40 if you don't do something about it. Keep us posted on your progress :-)

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