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  1. Thread: Hello Everyone

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    Re: Hello Everyone

    I have also regained some weight, and was worried too about having stretched my sleeve. I joined weight watchers, started tracking my food again, and have been going to the meetings weekly. The...
  2. Re: I wish someone had told me this 6 freakin years ago!!

    Thank you for posting this! I think we need more support the further we get from our surgery, to help maintain and continue on this lifestyle. I am so appreciative of all the information and posts...
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    Re: Weight regain 2 years post op

    I have not lost the weight that I regained, but I have not gained anymore:) I am still going to the WW meetings, and focusing on healthy eating. I attempted the pouch reset, and honestly the only...
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    Re: Weight regain 2 years post op

    Thank you. I read several of your posts, and that is what inspired me to go to WW. I think with the new WW program, and all the options, it will be perfect for my lifestyle. And making new friends...
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    Re: Portugal--Pics Inside!

    Looks like a great trip, glad you had fun!
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    Re: Weight regain 2 years post op

    I agree, it is definitely a learning curve, especially as time goes by. I keep trying to share my journey with everyone who is considering getting the surgery. My mottos is..... "the more you know,...
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    Re: Weight regain 2 years post op

    Thank you Annie! I have been reading through posts and did see that sraebear did WW, and that encouraged me to start. I will check out Myplate as well, it’s always nice to learn about new things. I...
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    Re: Weight regain 2 years post op

    Thank you for your encouragement, and support. I agree the accountability is what I need right now. Success stories like yours, keep me going, and keep me inspired. Thanks for sharing.
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    Weight regain 2 years post op

    Good Morning,
    I am 2 years post op, and had lost a total of 85lbs. Unfortunately, I have regained 30lbs..... I attribute some of the regain to prednisone, but most is from stress, and poor eating...
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    Re: 3 1/2 weeks VSG issue

    I ate a lot of Greek Yogurt, and some other great protein packed recipes that I found on the Baritastic app. Please take a look at the app, and you will find great options for the different food...
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    Re: Cannot break a 1 1/2 year long plateau

    You have not failed, just think about how far you have come! Focus on the positive, you lost 50 pounds, that is amazing! I think Weight Watchers is a great idea, because they can provide a supportive...
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    Re: Cannot break a 1 1/2 year long plateau

    Thank you for your post, your situation is similar to my own. I lost 75 pounds in the firs 5 months, and then stopped losing. Right now I am up and down with the same 5-10 pounds. They only thing...
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    Re: Goodness, I'm losing A LOT of hair!

    Yes, I started losing hair around month three, and it lasted until month 5 or 6. When I started losing my hair, I increased my protein, and now I am almost 2 years out, and it has all grown back. ...
  14. Thread: Hello Sleevers

    by Ilakim
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    Re: Hello Sleevers

    I went through the same thing as well, and put on a lot more than 5 pounds. I am back on track now, since I started Journaling again. I document everything I eat, I even document my "bad" days. ...
  15. Re: I’ve never seen my weight fluctuate like it is right now.

    I would try a low sodium, low calorie, high protein snack at night; like turkey, turkey roll ups, string cheese, or greek yogurt. You may just be retaining water. Also, are you exercising during...
  16. Thread: Pouch Reset

    by Ilakim
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    Re: Pouch Reset

    Thank you, I feel confident, with a mind reset, I will eventually reach my goals. I appreciate your kindness and encouragement!
  17. Thread: Pouch Reset

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    Re: Pouch Reset

    Thank you for the response, apparently there is a correlation between my weight gain and the MTX. Just another way Rheumatoid is affecting my life....I refuse to give up though, I have come this...
  18. Thread: Pouch Reset

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    I hadn’t thought about my medications, until you mentioned it......I restarted my Methotrexate around the same time the weight loss stalled! Ugh! I really hope there is no correlation, because the...
  19. Thread: Pouch Reset

    by Ilakim
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    Re: Pouch Reset

    Thank you. I took my binder out last night and started reviewing all the recommendations and rules post op. It was helpful. And I agree, I think it is a mind reset not pouch reset, that I need. I...
  20. Thread: Hello Everyone

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    Re: Hello Everyone

    Hi Fitchick,
    I have been stalled for almost 8 months now. My surgeon suggested a pouch reset, so I started this morning. I will keep you posted and let you know if it works for me. Congratulations...
  21. Thread: Pouch Reset

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    Pouch Reset

    Good Afternoon,
    I was sleeved on 10/2/17 and lost a significant amount of weight quickly in the first six months, 75 pounds. Unfortunately then I stalled, at six months post op, and even gained...
  22. Re: Excellent, up-to-date, simple, straight-forward self-help for eating disorders and more

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I am 13 months out post sleeve, and have been going back to some of my old habits :( I look forward to reviewing this information.
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    Re: Upside down pic!! Lol!!

    Congrats on your amazing results, you look great!
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    Re: weight loss stall

    Thank you for the suggestions, I have heard about the pouch reset, but may need to do more reading on it. I had also considered weight watchers, and have a friend willing to do it with me so that...
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    weight loss stall

    Hi, I need some help and/or advice. I had a gastric sleeve on 10/2/17, and the first 6 months, I lost weight consistently, and I was very pleased with my results. During the 7th month, I had a severe...
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