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I am 5 years out and have maintained my weight loss. I weigh 155lbs. I still follow the rule of Protein first. I generally limit carbs for most meals. I fill my plate with protein and veggIes. I can probably eat 2 cups of food so maybe I stretched my stomach? Certain foods are no longer part of my every day diet but I may eat on a special occasion. Those foods would be junk food, soda, fast food and Desserts. A normal day for me would be iced black coffee for Breakfast. salad or Soup for lunch, Protein Bar for snack before working out. dinner is sometimes high calorie protein like sausages, ribs or hot wings. With a vegetable of course and sometimes a small amount of carbs. At night, I sometimes snack on nuts (protein first!) and a glass of wine. I drink plenty of Water throughout the day. I do not count calories. I weigh myself weekly and tighten up on the diet as needed.

I am 5 years out and have maintained my weight loss. I weigh 155lbs. I still follow the rule of Protein first. I generally limit carbs for most meals. I fill my plate with protein and veggIes. I can probably eat 2 cups of food so maybe I stretched my stomach? Certain foods are no longer part of my every day diet but I may eat on a special occasion. Those foods would be junk food, soda, fast food and Desserts. A normal day for me would be iced black coffee for Breakfast. salad or Soup for lunch, Protein Bar for snack before working out. dinner is sometimes high calorie protein like sausages, ribs or hot wings. With a vegetable of course and sometimes a small amount of carbs. At night, I sometimes snack on nuts (protein first!) and a glass of wine. I drink plenty of Water throughout the day. I do not count calories. I weigh myself weekly and tighten up on the diet as needed.

Hi !
I am ten years out ! I had regained about 45 pounds of my 145 pound weight loss .... and decided it was time to lose it again. So just over a year ago, I started with cutting down on treats to one a day.... and then going from chips with lunch or eating out during work days to bringing a salad to work.... then back to either steamed eggs for Breakfast or oatmeal. And concentrating on eating Protein first and foremost. And cutting out potatoes and sandwiches, and Pasta and back to finding the freshest vegetables and fruits I could and making healthier meals and making sure there was leftover chicken for lunch the next day, and eating grilled fish and veggies ..... and in 13 months I lost 45 pounds. No, it doesn't come off like it did right after surgery, but I still have some restriction and I know what I need to do.... I won't ever be a skinny woman.But I am alot healthier and I am back to where I got after surgery.. I started at over 320 pounds and had surgery at 54 years old. I am now 64, and back to where I am comfortable. My new goal is to maintain the weight loss, and maybe lose another 5 pounds this next 12 months or so.... but I am very happy with myself. You can do it. One cookie not eaten at a time !!!

GNC sells a natural (no artificial sweeteners or flavors) total lean Protein Shake. The best part is that they sell it in a individual serving pouch so you can try it to see if you like it. I like the vanilla one.
I never thought about the artificial sweeteners in Vitamins. I try to limit artificial sweeteners as well. I noticed that everything that my Nut wanted me to eat after surgery had artificial sweeteners in it.
Some of the other products that I love and use daily without artificial sweeteners are True Lemon (instead of crystal light) and Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt with 15 g of Protein.

GNC sells a natural (no artificial sweeteners or flavors) total lean Protein Shake. The best part is that they sell it in a individual serving pouch so you can try it to see if you like it. I like the vanilla one.
I never thought about the artificial sweeteners in Vitamins. I try to limit artificial sweeteners as well. I noticed that everything that my Nut wanted me to eat after surgery had artificial sweeteners in it.
Some of the other products that I love and use daily without artificial sweeteners are True Lemon (instead of crystal light) and Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt with 15 g of Protein.

I had surgery on December 29, so I think that counts as January. I am doing great and love my sleeve!! I have lost 80lbs and I am down from a size 22/24 to a 14. I am still consistently losing. I have not had any complications and no dumping. I still follow the rules. I have not introduced carbs, sugar or alcohol. I feel great!!!

I had surgery on December 29, so I think that counts as January. I am doing great and love my sleeve!! I have lost 80lbs and I am down from a size 22/24 to a 14. I am still consistently losing. I have not had any complications and no dumping. I still follow the rules. I have not introduced carbs, sugar or alcohol. I feel great!!!

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Hello! I am getting the sleeve on December 29 also!!!! Let's stay in touch!

Hi, my sleeve is scheduled for December 29th, I am so excited!! I have already received my final surgical clearance and insurance approval! I have a two week pre-surgical liquid diet to do.
Amanda and Cookie, I am so so sorry that your surgeries were delayed.
JLVolkma, If you have room in your support group for one more, please add me too.

Hi, my sleeve is scheduled for December 29th, I am so excited!! I have already received my final surgical clearance and insurance approval! I have a two week pre-surgical liquid diet to do.
Amanda and Cookie, I am so so sorry that your surgeries were delayed.
JLVolkma, If you have room in your support group for one more, please add me too.

Hello! I just received my surgery date of December 29th! I am so excited for the new year now! I am new to the forum and would love to connect with other sleevers for support who have a dec or Jan surgery date.

Yay.....my BIG day is 2morrow....