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You know you lost weight ...When the memory foam bed doesn't remember How heavy you were and now actually bounces back lol

The bed seem like it went from a full to a calif King lol

The bed seem like it went from a full to a calif King lol

When your skinny jealous sister in law spends more time in the gym after seeing you lol!

You know you've lost weight when you're pant waists isn't doubled on the hanger clips.

You know you lost weight ...When the memory foam bed doesn't remember How heavy you were and now actually bounces back lol

You know you've lost weight when you're pant waists isn't doubled on the hanger clips.

You know you've lost weight when you're pant waists isn't doubled on the hanger clips.

When you get mad when you can't see your reflection in a store window!

When thou fold your underwear in half and NOT three times lol

When you get mad when you can't see your reflection in a store window!

When thou fold your underwear in half and NOT three times lol

When thou fold your underwear in half and NOT three times lol

When you get mad when you can't see your reflection in a store window!

When your skinny jealous sister in law spends more time in the gym after seeing you lol!

When thou fold your underwear in half and NOT three times lol

Justin-my name is Brandon and I must say your story truly inspires me. I am a 20 year old male and tipped the scales at 472. I got the sleeve March 30th, 2015 and so far between the pre op diet and surgery I am 414. I went into surgery at 432. So I lost 18lbs since surgery. Your story inspires me to be the best I can at this and that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Thank You.

I have a six year old that ways 100 lbs, I dont think he is being teased at school,he has not said. But he has heard it from the neighbor hood. I have night mares about his obesity. I am morbidily obese and am having the sleeve done January 9th. I hope my son and I can lose weight together.
Thank You for sharing your story.

It was a nice day to be out and about in the city! I promise LI people I am working on securing a venue on Long Island. I recently was at the Huntington Library for a training class and it has an awesome venue with lots of rooms and spaces for events. I am waiting to see if we might "qualify" to reserve a room there for a meeting. Keep you all informed.
In the mean time here was the handout from our last meeting. It is all about Spring renewal. How are you cleaning out for Spring?
I know this Sunday, Hubby and I went through the house and discarded some old things that had been piling up and got some work done in and around the house that needed doing. Even the doggies all got a bath. We have so much more to do, but with the renewal of the sun in our lives, I have more energy and want to get up and out more to get more done. I'm invigorated and inspired to clear out the old, dust off the cob webs and get things moving again!! How about you?
5 Steps of Self-Renew For Spring!
It's a time of new beginnings, a fresh start. A time of blossoming and renewal.
Are you feeling it? Are you making room in your life for it?
This is a great time to take stock of what is and isn't working in our lives internally as well as externally, and take the necessary steps to let go and move forward.
This is sometimes as easy as clearing out your closet and donating old clothes, and sometimes as challenging as letting go of those good relationships to make room for great ones.
Sometimes it requires looking within and seeing what unforgiving, hurtful, critical, and separation-causing behaviors and attitudes we hold on to (often unconsciously) that keep us from our joy, connection and fulfillment.
Easier said than done, I know. But so worth it, and ultimately necessary to realize your highest potential in health and life.
It's like shedding snakeskin.
Here are 5 Steps for “Shedding” gracefully:
1. Awareness is the first step.
Identify the behavior, perspective, or attitude that no longer serves you.
- This can be done with the help of someone you trust, love and who only wants the best for you.
- This can also be done through self-reflection and introspection. It takes a great deal of courage, honesty and humility to accept the areas of ourselves that need refinement or to let go of things that are no longer for our greatest and best.
2. Forgive yourself.
Self-compassion is important. No good comes from beating yourself up and feeling guilty. Recognize that you did the best you could at the time and now you know better.
3. Create space.
Science has shown us that neurons that fire together, wire together. Meaning that many of our responses are automatic due to past conditioning. By giving yourself time before reacting, consider the outcome of your words and actions and choose a higher route. This may feel uncomfortable at first, but give it time and new neural pathways will form.
4. Use tools to remind you of your intention.
Try using affirmations or intention statements as regular reminders of the seeds you are planting and watering within yourself. Use sticky notes and the “Tell Me Later” app, which sets off an alarm every hour, or so with the statement written in the present positive “I am…” When the alarm goes off, take a moment to repeat the statement 3 times and breathe in deeply.
5. Know you will be tested.
Situations and challenges will continue to come up to test your new resolve. When they do, remember Step 3. Create space and repeat your intention to yourself. Breathe deep and choose a more positive and loving response. Some days will be easier than others. When you revert to past behavior remember Step 2: be kind, compassionate and forgiving of yourself. With time and practice, it will become easier and easier. Rinse and repeat.
With each layer of snakeskin you shed, you become more and more the change you want to see in the world, more of your light shines through and illuminates the way for others.
And with every change, a reward. Greater joy. More peace. Less drama. New friends. More courage and strength. Better health. More fun! A process.

Just an update that while it was a small turnout, it was still a lovely afternoon and the conversation was quite enjoyable.
We are working on holding the summer meeting on Long Island this time because we know that some folks can't/won't travel into Manhattan.
We will keep you posted on the next meeting once we have firmed up the date.
Have a great Sunday everyone and enjoy the day!

Excellent reminder as I hit the one year mark!
Grazing and eating carbs have definitely snuck back in. The first year was relatively easy....maintenance is looking like it will be the tough part!

wow i could have written this post! I also started back with low carb and higher Protein this week and the scale is moving again..I was sleeved in dec 2012 and still have 40 lbs to get off.

I am 16 months out. I never made goal I still need to lose 40 pounds . My lowest weight was 173 in August. I had gained weight and was at 187 at my dr. Visit last week. Needless to say my surgeon challenged me to lose 10 pounds in two months. Told him I thouj my sleeve was broken. Turns out I have been grazing. I kept saying few snack won't hurt me. They have killed me and Im so mad at myself. I'm going to Paris in June and want to look fab.
This week went back to basics and have lost 6 pounds since monday. I have gone back to basics as everyone on here suggested and it works. 1 Protein shake in morning , greek yogurt for lunch. Lean Protein for snack when get home from work. Additional lean protein around 7 pm. Also have gotten in all my Water something I never did before. Keeping my carbs at 20 grams and my protein at 90. I am so grateful. That I have this forum to see that I'm not alone on this journey

Hi Sleevers,
It's been forever since I've posted. I have been at the same weight for a long time. I'm super close to my goal. I was sleeved 2/13/12. I'm very happy that I had it done. Wish I would have done it sooner.
I wanted to get back on track and start losing again. I did the 5 day pouch test. I wasn't sure if was going to work...but it did. I'm super happy with the results. Not only did I lose 6 pounds in 5 days I've gain the feeling of more restriction. I'm getting in 90 grams of Protein now, drinking 64 ounces of Water and really trying to focus on what works best for my sleeve.
I know I can maintain my weight. I've done that for months now. But now It finally feels like my goal will happen sooner than later.
It's so easy to fall into eating slider foods and taking little bites here and there. (And ice cream sure goes down well too)
I've read so many posts about getting on track. It's possible. I planned for about 2 weeks before doing the pouch test. I mentally prepared. If your struggling...pls know you can get back on track and reach your healthy BMI/goal. We all have come so far!!! Let's do this!!

As I go into my 4th year of the sleeve I have recognized an evolution of my sleeve. Year One is weird, surreal, tiring, I didn't like food much, wondered if I would ever be able to drink coffee and wine again, as well as rice, Pasta, bread, etc. But it was also SO exciting....like WOOHOO!!!!!! Look at me!!!!! I'm losing so much weight. And the compliments were fast and furious. So it was these two ends of a continuum; one not so great the other thrilling! Shopping and sex was so much fun again! It was a true honeymoon!
Year 2 was also great and although I was at the top end of my goal, I thought for sure I would drop 5-10 more lbs that year because I was moving so much more! I had a whole new wardrobe and I never felt deprived or that I was on a diet. But I never lost any more weight.
Year 3 has been humbling. Still at the top end of my goal but nothing is coming off. In all fairness I won't say I am struggling to stay here, I eat what I want including wine and Cookies almost every day, but I am still around the 1000-1200 calorie mark each day. And when I have tried to cut back and lose, the scale is not budging.
I am writing my blog again and coming back here daily for inspiration and support.
And, I feel fat at 139 lbs!!! So what's up with that???? How are the rest of you veterans doing?