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I'm about 18 mos post op and still working in reaching my goal. It takes dedication and patience. I'm still working hard and aside from the weight loss I have found a new sense if confidence I never knew before. I still have 20lbs to lose but I still believe it will happen, eventually ????good luck

I do need to reevaluate my calories. I guess I assumed if I ate more I simply needed to exercise more...

Hey everyone I would really appreciate some advice on the exercise topic. My one year anniversary was on 5/5/15 and unfortunately I have not made my goal. Even worse I have gained7 lbs in the past 5 months. My food intake has increased but I also increased my physical activity from 3x per week to 5x per week. I also started running here and there to increase my aerobic activity! I have great stamina and plenty of energy but I'm scared to gain any more weight. Any advice? Am I exercising too much?

Ok so I know this is over the top but, really! Gone now....!

I'm in the San Fernando Valley

Can you give us some names of good surgeons that have been helpful after WLS? I would appreciate any help. I'm in California and would luv to find a more supportive surgeon who is helpful and not just in it for the money...

Low carb high protein always works!but it's hard to stick to long term. Best of luck to all of us!

Hope things get better, keep us posted

I'll be a year out tomorrow! Still stalled at 152, but I have a lot of energy and trying to do the 5/2 diet to get to goal! 30 lbs to go and it's seems impossible... Wish me luck! Congrats to everyone who has reached goal wait, I'm so jealous

Absolutely!you go girl,proud of you????

I'm am also fighting the old bad habits. But on the positive I have so much more energy now that I have actually started running! It's bizarre but I just felt like a ping up my workouts. I was on a cruise last week and just decided to go for a run on the ship deck! Still need to decrease the cocktails and say no to chips but it's no impossible, I hope!

Sleeved 5/5/14. Started 206, now 152. Weight loss has stalled. Feeling really frustrated

I'm always curious to hear from those who had 80 or less pounds to lose. I was sleeved 5/5/14. Starting weight 206, now152. My weight loss has stalled and I lost ZeRo this past month. Is this normal? I know everyone is different but I feel like I need a point of reference. As for my diet I stay around 1000 cal/day, 50 protein and 45-65oz of water. Plus... Alcohol. I do consume it but I work out at least 3x/week. Thoughts? My one year is close and I really need to lose 30 more lbs to be at my goal

Good to hear from all the May sleevers. Weight loss has slowed "a lot!" Im sure it's my fault as I have ebb having alcohol regularly. I still work out at least 3x a week, avoid carbs, and NO soda. But, I know that my weight loss would be better if I would just stay on track. Unfortunately, I am still a regular Watson with a life that involves not being on a diet 24/7. Still working at it though, SW 205, CW 153....

Wow! I am so grateful for the overwhelming response. I agree that we should listen to our bodies. I have adopted the "in moderation " mentality to all I consume and appreciate all your feedback. Thanks to all my VSG friends for your input. What's up for New Year's Eve everybody!?????