Thanks everyone, I know I can it's just getting back to planning and exercise. I am doing the 5 day pouch test now, to get the carbs out of my system.

Yes, that would be awesome any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I know I need to get back to the basics. Which is 600-800 calories less then 40 carbs a day and 80 to 100 grams of protein. I am going to sit down tonight and plan out my meals for the next 7 days. I think if I have it written out I will be more likely not to get off track.  Believe it or not I asked for new scale for Christmas and Santa brought me one. Who new I would get excited over a scale. It's the Fitbit Aria.

I have not been on here for several months. Partly because I've been busy with my kids and partly because I have been depressed and have been gaining weight. I had my surgery in July of 2011 and I lost 60 pound but that was in the first 4 months. After that I never really lost anymore. By the time the summer rolled around, I was really down because I was not losing, so I've let bad habits creep back in and I am not making good food choices. I've stopped exercising. So I've gained about 15 pounds back. I am not writing this to get some advise on how to get back on track. Should I go back to the liquid phase and start over. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

We are sleeve sister's. Congratulations!  Isn't it great to be fit and healthy. I still have about 40 pounds to lose, I have really stepped  up the exercise and can't wait for the rest to come off.

Hi Everyone,

Well yesterday was my 45th Birthday and tomorrow is my 1 year surgiversary or as I like to say my new Birthday. I can't believe it's been a year. I've lost 60 pounds, most of it was in the first 6 months. I still have about 40 pounds until goal and even though I am the slowest loser on the planet. I will not give up until I hit goal.  Even if I don't lose another pound. I am so glad I had this surgery. I know longer have  high cholesterol. I am off all diabetes medication and I know longer have sleep apnea. Those 3 things alone make it worth having the surgery. I look at my 2 children now and know that I have a chance to see them grow up, because I am healther. My Journey still continues and I am so excited to see what the next year brings.  Here are my photos, hopefully they will post.

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After July 17, 2012

Thanks Debby, thats encourging news.I saw the new PA. She is really nice,but I definately don't want to stop at 182. I'm 5'4 and would like to get down to 145-155 range. I don't have any co-morbids anymore so in that way I am healthy, but still want to go lower. I am definately working really hard get those extra 20 or 30 pounds off.
 

 
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I thought that was funny also. I did not hear her say it or I would have let her know my opinion. I just feel very blessed to have been able to have this surgery. I can run with my kids now( mine are 5 and 2) That's all that matters.

 I'm 20maddie

If you click on this link it will explain it.  It has to do with your Pyloric Valve.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/VSG/4508494/Frisco-Pyloric -Valve-Basics-101-re-post/

Thanks, It's been about 2 weeks that I really started working out  and a few days that I've really started logging my food. It probably has not been enough time. I just really down and i'm afraid that I can't lose anymore weight.

I don't think so. I went to the same doctor as Dallas Cowboy Nate Newton. His staff went over all of the risks. Of course I had 6 months of preop classes before I had my surgery. I did my research and new I had a excellent Surgeon.