Follow your dream...you can do this. I had the gastric sleeve on May 15th, 2012. It has been almost a year. I started at 221lbs. and I am at 162lbs now. It has been a journey. I was pre-diabetic, hypothyroid, high cholesterol, I snored and had mild sleep apnea. I no longer have these symptoms. The journey has been tough but well worth it. However, I was walking everyday and then stopped during Winter and have found myself snacking more than I should as I was laid off last July, two months after my surgery.So, the weight loss had slowed down --- I got down to 152 and now I have gained 10 lbs. I went to the Bariatric Center today and I have been put on a strict diet including incorporating exercises and protein shakes back into my diet. I encourage you to follow through with the surgery and weight loss as you will feel much better but it is important to be there mentally 100% as it does take alot of work and dedication. If you should have any questions --- please feel free to reach out to me. monaramsdell@gmail.com
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