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I'm new here, almost 3 years out with my VSG. Did great, then got on Cymbalta for anxiety and boy did it mess my eating up!!

Anyway I'm back on the wagon and figured I need some My Fitness Pal friends to help keep me accountable! My ID is astephens1221

Thanks and hope to befriend you soon!! ~Amanda

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Wow, 3 years out. Would love to hear your struggles and inspiration.

There is a thread HERE which has a TON of MFP users.

Welcome to VST!

BTW, I'm Pdxman there, too, but I have to admit I don't track that much since I got to goal ... ;)

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Nice to meet you! I have to say its certainly been an adventure! It's absolutely without a doubt the best thing I ever did for myself! The past year I have found myself at times reverting back to bad habits, but over all it's still a day by day conscious effort I still have to make. My next goal is to start exercising again now that it's warm outside (finally!)

How about you? How far out are you?

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I will be 2 years on July 8th. It has been an incredible journey, for sure. I have to say I don't worry too much about what I eat after I have my base, balanced nutritional needs met.

I'll have a yogurt and banana for Breakfast. About 8 oz of one of a great varieties of Soups I make: turkey chili, veggie chicken, smoked ham and bean ... many others. For dinner I'll have a salad with tuna or chicken. I will snack on some CheeseIts occassionally and have a bowl of ice cream a couple times a week. I have been able to maintain for one year now with this routine. I have found what works for me. I think that is the most important thing. Find a routine that is doable for you which doesn't feel like a diet. That is not why I got sleeved ... to be on a diet the rest of my life.

I love my sleeved life and everything it has helped me achieve.

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my name is the same here as it is on MFP, I am always looking for friends over there.

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Mine is michelle410. Feel free to add me!

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Tnhamil

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Daniew0708

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I'm brian82761. Try to be religious about tracking! Hope to see you all over there!

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I'm brian82761. Try to be religious about tracking! Hope to see you all over there!

Hey are you in AZ?

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Would totally love more MFP friends! Hit me up at enoordhoorn

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Soocalchic

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No not in AZ, SF Bay Area, my daughter graduated from ASU a couple of years ago. Over the 4 years she was down there I became a fan!

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Jdedeyan. I'm just getting on there. My surgery is March 28th. I'm in Paris, France and need support. Not many English speaking peeps here. I have to see if there is a French one lol Getting nervous and hoping all goes well!!

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Its great to hear everyone's support here, simply amazing!

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