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One year ago today I had gastric sleeve and the removal of my gallbladder surgery. One year later, I have lost a total of 96 pounds. I feel great, look great, and will continue on with my weight lost journey. I can't say that this journey has been easy because it has not. Losing weight and keeping it off is a choice that I make daily. I choose to eat foods that will aid in my weight lost. Now I can't say I don't occasionally have cake, pies, Cookies and ice cream because I do. I don't believe in depriving myself of foods I enjoy eating however I know how to control my portions and not over indulge in it. My diet consist of almost 95% unprocessed food. I love eating fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat.

My blood levels started off really good although I continue to have low Vitamin D. My last test results revealed low thiamine and too much Vitamin B12, imagine that. I don't eat bread and that is what may cause my low thiamine therefore I have since begun to take a supplement for it. Taking your supplements is key in not becoming malnutrition. Also following the instructions of your nutritionist and surgeon. They truly have your best interest at heart.

Life this past year has been really good on this side of the losers bench. I hope everyone on this journey is having a great experience. If not, just keep at it. Never give up! Don't be afraid to try new things......Live outside that box that confined you for so long.

Here's to the Losers......on the Losers Bench!

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One year ago today I had gastric sleeve and the removal of my gallbladder surgery. One year later, I have lost a total of 96 pounds. I feel great, look great, and will continue on with my weight lost journey. I can't say that this journey has been easy because it has not. Losing weight and keeping it off is a choice that I make daily. I choose to eat foods that will aid in my weight lost. Now I can't say I don't occasionally have cake, pies, Cookies and ice cream because I do. I don't believe in depriving myself of foods I enjoy eating however I know how to control my portions and not over indulge in it. My diet consist of almost 95% unprocessed food. I love eating fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat.

My blood levels started off really good although I continue to have low Vitamin D. My last test results revealed low thiamine and too much Vitamin B12, imagine that. I don't eat bread and that is what may cause my low thiamine therefore I have since begun to take a supplement for it. Taking your supplements is key in not becoming malnutrition. Also following the instructions of your nutritionist and surgeon. They truly have your best interest at heart.

Life this past year has been really good on this side of the losers bench. I hope everyone on this journey is having a great experience. If not, just keep at it. Never give up! Don't be afraid to try new things......Live outside that box that confined you for so long.

Here's to the Losers......on the Losers Bench!

You look fabulous. Keep the good work.

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Congrats on your weight loss. I can't believe the end of February will be a year for me it went by smoothly.

You look great keep up the good work!!!

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Thank you

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Good job, You look awesome!

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@@lisaabrumfield, congratulations! You look great. Wishing you continued success.

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Congrats on your anniversary and successful lifestyle! Here's to many future happy healthy years ahead of you!

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Thanks all

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I am 3 months or and losing quite a bit of my hair. Scary. Thank God I had very thick hair going in. Has anyone had this issue and can anyone give me any advice on what they've done about this issue?

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You look wonderful!! And happy :)

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Great job!

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