On Thursday of this week I celebrated my one year of having my sleeve. It's been an interesting journey, both easier and harder than I thought it would be. I have been at goal for a month now. I seem to be going up and down by 2 lbs or so every other day. I really didn't have any problems in the beginning months. I have always followed the rules, Protein first, vegs, seldom fruit or carbs. I ate 600 calories -50 carbs for months then moved up to 800 calories to 1000 calories. I am now eating about 1100-1200 calories day and about 90-120 carbs. I worked my way from 60 protein grams to 80-100 a day.

I have had a few minor health problems along the way two of which are related to my not drinking enough Water. So please make sure you get all your water in everyday. About 6 months out I got very consitpated and ended up with a thrombosed hemorrhoid and had to have it removed! It was very painful. I also now have 3 small kidney stones which give me problems from time to time. I think maybe both could have been avoided if I had gotten in all my water everyday. I also got a rash over much of my body that lasted for about 2 months. The doctors can't figure out why I got it or it it was related to the sleeve or not. I have always had thin fine hair. I did loose masses of it starting in about my fourth month out! I have always gotten my protein in. The good news is is growing back! I stopped losing it at about 10 month out when I upped my calories. It is curlier than it ever was before! I have told very few people about my sleeve, if someone asks I do tell them but so far few have asked. I weight now what I weighed in high school and thru my twenties! I am 63 I don't exercise as much as I should, I play golf and walk a few times a week and thats about it. I have given up all my meds and have never felt better, my joints no longer hurt all the time! I can play golf, walking without being winded!!! By far this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. My husband loves the new me! He has been my biggest supporter. We share all meals and he will eat whatever I do just more! I want to thank Bariatric Pal and all the people who post especially the veterans. I have been reading BP for 2 years everyday. You have answered all my questions and I can't thank you enough. I feel my real job is starting now, maintaining! I'm so glad I will have the continued support from everyone on Bariatric Pal.

You look fabulous! Congratulations on your success

You have done amazing!! Congrats!

Congratulations! You look great and have added so much to your life:)

Seriously inspirational.

Thank you for posting.

On Thursday of this week I celebrated my one year of having my sleeve. It's been an interesting journey, both easier and harder than I thought it would be. I have been at goal for a month now. I seem to be going up and down by 2 lbs or so every other day. I really didn't have any problems in the beginning months. I have always followed the rules, Protein first, vegs, seldom fruit or carbs. I ate 600 calories -50 carbs for months then moved up to 800 calories to 1000 calories. I am now eating about 1100-1200 calories day and about 90-120 carbs. I worked my way from 60 protein grams to 80-100 a day.

I have had a few minor health problems along the way two of which are related to my not drinking enough Water. So please make sure you get all your water in everyday. About 6 months out I got very consitpated and ended up with a thrombosed hemorrhoid and had to have it removed! It was very painful. I also now have 3 small kidney stones which give me problems from time to time. I think maybe both could have been avoided if I had gotten in all my water everyday. I also got a rash over much of my body that lasted for about 2 months. The doctors can't figure out why I got it or it it was related to the sleeve or not. I have always had thin fine hair. I did loose masses of it starting in about my fourth month out! I have always gotten my protein in. The good news is is growing back! I stopped losing it at about 10 month out when I upped my calories. It is curlier than it ever was before! I have told very few people about my sleeve, if someone asks I do tell them but so far few have asked. I weight now what I weighed in high school and thru my twenties! I am 63 I don't exercise as much as I should, I play golf and walk a few times a week and thats about it. I have given up all my meds and have never felt better, my joints no longer hurt all the time! I can play golf, walking without being winded!!! By far this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. My husband loves the new me! He has been my biggest supporter. We share all meals and he will eat whatever I do just more! I want to thank Bariatric Pal and all the people who post especially the veterans. I have been reading BP for 2 years everyday. You have answered all my questions and I can't thank you enough. I feel my real job is starting now, maintaining! I'm so glad I will have the continued support from everyone on Bariatric Pal.

Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary, and meeting your goal. You great

You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story!

Congrats on your success!