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britt1511 reacted to SFOTraveler in Tomorrow 12/28 Marks 1 Year Since I Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery.... June 16, 2015

Thank you everyone! To whomever asked abotu the loose skin, I do have some but I consider myself very blessed... it is minimal. I notice it most on my lower stomach, but I also had a 9lb 5oz baby boy with excess amniotic Fluid... so I cannot blame being overweight entirely for that.
And then for my arms, it is amazing what light weghtlifting will do for loose skin! DO IT!!!!! I also have some on my inner thighs and hips, but it is not "that" noticeable in my opinion. I definitely think I would be tinier if I didn't have it, but again, not complaining!!!
And as for how I did it: diet, exercise, and medical intervention (I was on phentermine for 2 months midway through the year). But the past 3 months or so I have been very good about going to the gym, doing both cardio AND weights, and just eating pretty well.

britt1511 reacted to Elode in Help! March 12, 2015

Nobody should bash you! I'm not an expert but I've heard people do a "pre-op" type liquid diet for a week- and it can help. Have you always been hungry after surgery or is this new? @@britt1511

britt1511 reacted to Jovie62 in Help! March 12, 2015

I agree with Elode. Just start from the beginning and keep a food journal. That can really make a difference.

britt1511 reacted to IcanMakeit in Help! March 12, 2015

My iPad ate my long and eloquent reply, so I'll summarize. Go back to the basics. Re-read your post-op instructions and follow the program to the best of your ability. You may not see a dramatic weight drop right away, but you will lose weight and get to your goal.
Good luck.

britt1511 reacted to aydensmomma in Help! March 12, 2015

I'm only 11 weeks out but I do get hungry now when I didn't before, I just drink more. I still drink a protien shake too. Helps me.

britt1511 reacted to CheleLynn45 in Help! March 12, 2015

@@britt1511
I am almost 5 months out, and I do feel actual hunger sometimes but it's not bad. You may want to up your Protein intake and make sure you are eating high Protein calories. I did no snacking the first 4 months but now I find having a protein packed snack between my meals really helps and I am still losing weekly.
Good luck and I hope you can find what works for you!!

britt1511 got a reaction from Elode in Help! March 11, 2015

Thank you guys! No my hunger just started this last month or two. I will definitely do those things, I just don't want to fall back into bad habits I think I'll start to do a journal. Thank you again!

britt1511 reacted to BackToHot in 10 months out - pict March 11, 2015

For our infamous transformation tuesday...10 months out. Feeling very happy! Lost 60 pounds - from size 18 to 10. My goal for 10 months out was to loose at least 80-85 pounds. But considering I don't exercise at all (as i should), eat without restrictions and my only limitation is the amount of food that fits my sleeve, I think I'm doing pretty good. I'm very surprised that even though I did not reached my goal in pounds, I did, whatsoever, reached my goal in size. That's the exactly size (10) I had as my goal for my 10th month. Very intrigued. One thing I m sure had helped me: I don't care about junky food, chips, candies or chocolate at all. I have it once in a while but I don't crave this kind on food at all.

britt1511 reacted to Virginiarosew in My two year surg-iversary! February 23, 2015

Today was my two year anniversary of my gastric sleeve surgery!! I love to talk about it, if you need any help please feel free to ask!! If I was asked to do it over again or not i would, 100 times over!! It is soooo worth it!! Goodluck to everyone embarking on this journey!! I went from a size 18, 250 lbs.. I now weight 140 lbs and wear a size six!!