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@Creekimp13 I guess nothing has changed on this site. People judge food choices, goal weight, current weight, weight regain or revision. They judge how you work your own plan. I've been judged here because I enjoy sports (running, biking and hiking) If I never had surgery and enjoyed sports would I still get the same negative judgment? It's weird how judgmental some people can be.

I don't have experience with hypothyroidism. 55 pounds is fantastic. Try not to compare your weight loss with other people. I know it hard, but it will drive you crazy. Many of us are slow losers'. Its no how fast you lose its the fact you are losing weight. I hope someone can share their experience. Hang in there?

when was your surgery?

@JazzyJess20 Take things one food stage at a time. When you get to maintenance phase, your dietician will give you a new plan. You will be surprised that many things are not off-limits. Wow, you had surgery on 3/22 ? How are you doing?

It's ok to distance relationships if they are not supportive. You had a lap band years ago, right? Were people supportive then? Did you get your surgery date for the sleeve yet? The only person that has to be happy with your medical decision is you. Don't waste you time or energy trying to educate someone who is against bariatrics. I hope you don't feel ignored on this site. You have 26 posts. Give it time, post more and ask questions.

You look so great in the dresses. Congratulations.

I weigh in the morning out of habit. It's a quick check to stay within my maintenance range. I have no need to log my weight. Life is normal the thrill is gone.

@creekimp13 I must be missing something. I've seen many food confessions. Most of us have been honest about bad days and food choices. Some people have a fabulous metabolism. They can work a more moderate or slack program and still lose or maintain weight. Some have more risk factors for weight gain, They may have to follow a strict program. Years out, I don't think anyone cares how I eat.

I hope you get your date in June. One of the best gifts out of surgery was overcoming my stress eating. I now think of food as health and fuel. I was surprised that nutrition is still flavorful and delicious.? Energy, health, confidence, keeping up with the family, doing many things that my body could not do.

@Keatsy When was your surgery? I had the sleeve. It took time to figure out my sensation of full. I don't think my experience was much different than any other types of surgery. I still have times of hunger and cravings. I had to find ways to manage them and lose weight.

@meggie 111 You are not alone in having a gain. Your team is there to help. Give them a call. They will decide if a revision is right for you. A weight gain can be worked back down. I agree with @catwoman7 Get temptation food out of the house. Buy groceries that fit your eating plan, Log your food (stay within your weight loss calories, protein, carb, and fat goals) Find a way to manage stress/emotions without food. Keep healthy options for sweet and salty cravings on hand. Years out, I miss tight stomach restriction. Some things that help manage my hunger. I fill my extra sleeve space with low calories foods at each meal. I detox off real sugar and extra carbs. ( I'm not a carb aphobic) For my body to drop weight I stay in a carb range. low glycemic carbs work for me. Be consistent not perfect. Healthy is the goal, right? Many people on this site will help you get back on track.?

Happy anniversary!

@anniedebbie Congratulations on your surgery date. SIx years out, living healthy has become habit.? . There is no weight loss surgery secret. Follow your surgeon and dietitians plan. Be consistent not perfect. This can be done long term

@BayougirlMrsS It's not just you making post's like this. We are are all entitled to an opinion or rant. It's ok to disagree. We had weight loss surgery because of after own struggles with weight, RIght? We are here for support. I hope anyone struggling with weight gain stays on the site.

Many of us had pre surgery anxiety. It made me question if this would work. I don't regret my decision to have WLS. My experience six years out, maintaining has been easier after surgery. It's work to change old behaviors and making healthy choices a long term habit. I maintain a ten pound weight fluctuation up and down the scale. Years out, working off a gain is painfully slow.