January Sleevers ❄️

[sleevedmanda 35]

Hi Buddies!

I'm sorry to hear that some of you are struggling. Can you believe we are 20mo out!??

My weight leveled out around 150lbs ( 10lbs under surgeons goal.) I was able to get under that but had to work out for hours and hardly eat. Not ideal lifestyle.

Now I'm 20wks prego with my 2nd baby and doing pretty good! I def have a bigger appetite and struggled majorly during the first 16wks with severe nausea. I've put on about 10lbs but my OB is happy and says I'm well within normal range and my labs are good. It's a serious mind trip to be gaining again ( even prego!) and I'll be excited to have this baby and get my body back.

Eating healthy and exercise is the best thing we can do for our bodies! Start there and limit those portions. Remember lifestyle pays off; not extreme dieting.

Best of luck to you

Congrats on the baby! Your going to do great! Thanks for the encouragement!

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[bewell 222]

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Congrats on the new baby and your weight loss! You are an inspiration.
Thank you

[bewell 222]

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Whats a pouch test?

[sleevedmanda 35]

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Whats a pouch test?

It's a 5 day diet that is supposed to give you your restriction back and get rid of the cravings. First 2 days are liquid, then soft Proteins, and so on.

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[bewell 222]

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How did the sleeve test go? Hope it is going well for you.

I've cleaned up my food a lot (not perfect) and am feeing better.

I have no problem with restriction. I can barely eat 1/4 cup of anything. One might think that is a gift and it has helped me keep the weight off but I have to eat every few hours. Of course I can do the sliders pretty good. I now have sever acid reflux that I didn't have before. My doc took me off omeprzole cuz of the bad long term side effects (dementia) and now the acid reflux keeps me from eating many foods.

I'll figure it out.

[icandoit! 5]

How is everyone doing 4 years later? Anyone able to maintain? Anyone regain a significant amount back?

I’ve regained half my weight. Not proud of it and considering the duendal switch at this point.

[bewell 222]

Hi I-

I understand completely. I had forgotten the desperation that kept me on track food wise. I got sloppy.

So I had a Protein Drink this AM in an attempt to get back on track, and then promptly ate some nuts. I've gained 14 of 84 pounds, 10 of those in just the last 6 months. I stopped exercising and all that extra food crept back in. Physically and mentally I feel like I'm back at 286 again. It's a terrible feeling. A lot of self-hate.

It's so much more than the food. I'm thinking of going back into therapy........I felt so good after the surgery and now that's long passed.

Why are you considering a ?duendal switch

Hang in there, best to you!