Yo-yo dieting has been proven to be a detriment to your health. I would NEVER apologize for or defend my choice to people who choose to be miserable all the time, starved, frustrated, and defeated. ...

Ive heard people have had great luck with the 5-daypouch test.

Welcome! This is a good place to have all of your questions and concerns addressed,

I sometimes miss not being able to indulge in a whole big fat sandwich of my choice, or being able to eat the entire plate of pasta in front of me (I'm Italian).

I don't miss having stroke level...

A typical day for me looks like this:

Morning ~ skim milk latte and Costco's Premiere Protein drink
Mid Morning - 2 small HB eggs or 1/2 avacado
lunch - 2-3 oz leftovers from night before or...

I also struggle to keep the motivation that I had in the beginning. Cannot lie. I was peddling my ass off (literally :) ) on my stationary bike at least 3-4 times per week. Right now it is sitting...

I had my sleeve surgery in June, 2012 and must say I am very happy! I reached my goal weight pretty early on, and am (pretty much) keeping it off. I fluctuate 5lbs or so. How are the rest of you...

I exceeded my goal and have maintained since. I eat small meals throughout the day. I still have a restriction, so it is not a problem. I'll have to admit that I have slacked off on exercising,...

My daughter was 12 when I had my surgery. I told her everything. An important message that I instilled in her is that this was not just a quick decision, I only did this after a lifetime of dieting...

My diet is pretty much like Tinman's - including the adult libations! It just works for me ;)

I had that too and my doctor says it's called "Sliming" like slimy. It goes away pretty quickly but it is the most disgusting thing to endure! Mine went away within a few days to a week. Best to...

When you say your body is rejecting food, etc, how is that happening? I'm curious because I'm almost 3 years out and still "dumping". Your thoughts and experience would be invaluable, if you are...

I had a very bad dizzy spell in September 2013. I was driving at the time and had to pull over. I was so concerned that I could not drive that I was taken to the ER. I had brain wave tests, heart...

I watch the series because it keeps me grounded. it reminds me of where I DO NOT want to be.

p.s I set my goal for 150 because that is the number that never changed on my driver's license :p

I had my sleeve in June, 2012. Once I got BELOW my goal weight, I started to slack on exercising. Going back to pre-sleeve lack of exercise regime. I have fluctuated 2-3 lbs, but for me it was more...

No, liquids cannot stretch your sleeve. you need liquids - in any form - to keep things flowing.

I far exceeded mine!

I had my sleeve in June, 2012, and am almost 10 lbs below my goal. I have gained back only 2-3 lbs, so I got my butt back on the stationary bike (I have totally slacked on exercise..my bad).

I eat 2 small hard boiled eggs with my protein drink in the morning. I agree, once I get the protein in, I'm pretty much done.

Mine went down 1 1/2 sizes!

Congrats to you!! What a wonderful journey huh?!

I had this too at the same time frame as you guys! Mine comes and goes. Has subsided right now. it is indeed an achy type feeling and not necessarily sharp. Does you pain come and go?

I had right side pain as well over a year out. I was not sure what it is. some people tell me it could be gall bladder, but like yours, it goes away. Mine is like a dull ache that is annoying. I...

I lost at least 45 lbs in year 2. It is slows, but steady as mbenson5 says. I am STILL slowly losing! You have lost quite a bit in the first year, celebrate that, it isn't over yet my friend....