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It's been quite a journey, and I am happy to have met my goal! Now I am at this new, lifelong challenge. Maintaining my weight. Of course I will understand a slight fluctuation- a few less of more pounds than my current weight but in general I would like to stay near my goal, for good. I will be reading the maintenance forums but looking for your best advice on what has worked (or not worked) for you all.

I suppose some of this is trial and error. I am now incorporating a healthy amount of good/complex carbs into my daily diet, and in a few weeks I will check the scale to see how that's going. I am also exercising about 3 times a week, so I take that into account on those days. Anyone want to chime in with experience?

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There's an insightful thread with several participants who are successfully maintaining. They've shared what has been working for them:

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/399537-sleeve-veterans-what-makes-you-successful-long-term/

Good luck to you, and congratulations. :)

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13 hours ago, Introversion said:

There's an insightful thread with several participants who are successfully maintaining. They've shared what has been working for them:

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/399537-sleeve-veterans-what-makes-you-successful-long-term/

Good luck to you, and congratulations. :)

Thank You! I will go check it out! :)

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Congratulations in reaching your GW! How long did it take after surgery to get there?


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