The time has gone by so fast. I can't believe I had the sleeve 2 years ago today. I had a lower BMI so I had to pay for it myself using my HSA in the US. I had been a yoyo dieter for years. I always loved to workout and would lose the 50 lbs but then I'd always be hangry and get tired of logging my food etc and eventually gain the weight back. I am so happy I decided to make this lifestyle change. It's not an easy way out. I still eat 5 small meals a day focusing on Protein, drink my Water, take my Vitamins, and workout 6x a week. I weigh myself 2-3x a week and focus on staying within a 3-4 lb range. When it creeps up I cut out the carbs and go back to the basics. This Group has been so Wonderful over the last two years. I have learned so much. The 3 week stall, my favorite Protein Bars, favorite shakes, etc. I also learned that even at 2 years out I make mistakes. Sometimes I will over eat and feel miserable for about an hour or not drink enough water and get a headache. Don't beat yourself up but also never give up! You will gain confidence and courage. Here's me on my trike before surgery and then this summer rocking 2 wheels.

If you ever have questions I am happy to help.

~LA

Beautiful picture on your bike very inspiring thx for sharing

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Congrats on your continued success! All you vets give me hope that I will conquer the maintenance demon!

Amazing ..my life in a nutshell..starting the journey by signing up to this site yesterday, reading post all night..(great help with the good ,bad and ugly experiences) My journey starts Nov 9th☺ thank you for 2yr update..you and that bike ROCKS!!!!

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This helps because 9 days out it feels like it will never happen for me. So i just keep taking my Vitamins. Counting my Protein and waiting for the one day when my stomach wont look like a basketball and i will find this journey worth it

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Good example!????

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Congratulations and thanks for posting your experience. Its inspiring

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You look great! But more importantly I bet you Feel great. Much easier lifting the leg over right? I can't wait! My surgery is Nov 9th

I am looking forward to being on the bike next summer thinner

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Let me ask you and others this I'm keep throwing up constantly does anyone else experience this my sleeve was 9,26

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Let me ask you and others this I'm keep throwing up constantly does anyone else experience this my sleeve was 9,26

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Yes I have done it on occasion. It is imperative that you follow all instructions. Most important is never drink at least 20 min. Prior food intake. And eat slowly chewing food carefully. Air can be swollowed if you eat too fast. Bubbles will bring about regurgitate of food and liquids. Triggers are given by your body to tell you your getting close to full. My triggers are 3 different ones. First I feel a sudden empty of my pouch below sleeve into intestine. Then I feel after three bites attachment into lower sleeve. At my 5th bite I tend to get a hiccup if that moment I have to cease anything more. If I do Bad things happen. We all need to pay careful attention to what's going on and if we do we protect our sleeve.

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I never drink and eat together and I can Take I bite only any throw up! that's just it Just the smell of food sometimes make me throw up, see I'm also a cancer survivor ,so my body just acts a little bit different! But I still want to be a success

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Your still newer give it time.

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I actually have only thrown up once when I overate. Most of the time if I eat to much I just feel uncomfortable. Even now and again I have a meal like that. Maybe once a month. I also get the hiccups if I eat a lot at once.

~LA

Great Job!!

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That's me. I've taken off and put on 70 lbs at least 3 times in the past 10 years.

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