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My year anniversary has passed and I am maintaining and still working my sleeve.  I do have days where I don't follow my eating plan but I am able to reign it in and focus on the reasons why I got this sleeve and the fact that I am NEVER going back.  I fluctuate betweem 148 and 150.  I wear a size 8 jeans and a small/medium shirt. 

Next step is getting a tummy tuck.  I would love to say throw a boob job in there but I have to be realistic.  I am going to make an appt for a consult to see if I could possibly get insurance to cover.  If not, I am going to start saving....  I would probably be 2 sizes smaller without all this loose skin on my stomach. 

I love life so much more now that I am thin.  I can't believe it sometimes.  It amazes me every day to see old pictures of me.

When I started this journey, I never never thought I would get to goal weight.  I would have been happy weighing 175 pounds.  I am so thrilled...I am by far, the happiest I ever have been in my life.  This weight loss had made me feel more alive than I have in many years.  I now accept love and attention my others.  Feeling healthy and strong is awesome!!!

So happy I decided to jump into WLS after my lapband nightmare!!!!! 

Well, the last 10 pounds are truly the hardest to lose!!

The month on July, I lost only 4 pounds.  The good news is that I only have 8 pounds left.  I want to be at goal for my 7 month appointment with my surgeon in 10 days!!!  I don't know if it's gonna happen, but I will try!!

I LOVE my SLEEVE

81 pounds off.....14 more to go until my first goal weight!!  Today I went shopping and a size 10 shorts fit!!!!  I actually took a picture for evidence :)  Went spinning this morning and hope to hit the gym tomorrow.  I originally set a goal of being 155 pounds by July 4th.  Don't think I will make it but I may be within 5 pounds which makes me VERY happy.  I was so apprehensive and terrified to have WLS after the band nightmare.  It is the best decision I have ever made.

As of today, I am officially 72 pounds down in not even 5 months.  I can't believe I am getting closer to my goal of 100 pounds.  The fact that I am 28 pounds away makes me want to cry.  I was very hesitant to jump into WLS after the LapBand nightmare but I can tell you it was the best thing I have done.  I feel so much better...it's almost like I am alive for the first time is over 10 years.  My only regret is not getting this surgery sooner. 

Well I am 15 weeks out and after a 10 day stall, I finally lost 2 pounds and broke the 60 pound mark.  Being 59 pounds down was getting frustrating.  I am wearing a regular size 14 jeans and a size L shirt.  It feels almost surreal walking into the regular section to get clothes.  My goal is 12 pounds a month for the next 2 months. 

Well I am 7 weeks out and have lost 41 pounds.  My weight loss seems to have slowed a little.  I am eating under 1000 calories each day and having low carbs so I don't know why I stay the same for 4 days at a time. 

The only thing I am really struggling with is eating slowly.  I try to put my fork down in between bites but sometimes I literally forget.  I just have to keep reminding myself to use the strategies that I learned from my nurse and nutritionist..

My goal is to lost at least 10 pounds a month until May, so I can be svelte by the summer :)

WHAT a difference a week makes!
I am 4 weeks out and down 29 pounds!!!  I am tolerating foods and tomorrrow I begin to add solids in tomorrow.  I'm excited and nervous about this.  I have been determined not to vomit and so far so good......(fingers crossed). 

I am trying to eat a variety of foods to get my protein in but it's hard to get fiber in and protein in....they don't seem to go hand in hand....

This is my first post since my surgery on January 3, 2011.  It's been a rollercoaster of emotions I would have to say.  I was well prepared of what to expect with food and nutrition but I wasn't prepares for the emotional aspect.  The first few days were very very rough.  Between the pain meds, the lack of sleep and the pain, I was a wreck.  I couldn't believe what i did to myself and there was no going back.    I was very lucky to have a great surgical experience though.  Up until this point, I had only minor reflux in the beginning and no nausea. 

I will be three weeks on this Monday and I am struggling with gas pain when I am eating.  I eat very slowly and am very mindful of chewing my mushy food.  I have a hard time tell ing when I am full compared to telling when I have a gas bubble in my stomach.  I am hoping this passes soon.  Food just doesn't feel good going down at this point, which is making me a little down.....

On the positive side, I lost 25 POUNDS since surgery and have just minor soreness at this point.  I am keeping my eyes on the prize!!!