I was sleeved two years ago, on April 20, 2015. I did not create a one-year anniversary thread last year because I had not met my goal. However, this is obviously my two-year thread.
I was 218 pounds on the day of my surgery (I am 5'1 tall). This morning I weighed in at 118.9 pounds. I slowly reached my goal of 130 pounds at 14 months out, then attained my second goal of 118 pounds at 17 months out. I have been in maintenance for about 7 months and, though I do not want to speak too soon, it has been going well.
My weight fluctuates between 117 and 119. I only weigh myself twice a month because frequent weigh-ins provoke anxiety for me. My two-year follow-up appointment with the bariatric center was this morning and all of my nutritional labs were within normal limits. I take over-the-counter vitamins rather than the overpriced bariatric supplements.
To keep tight control of my weight, I run an average of 30 miles every week. The vigorous exercise has enabled me to consume 2000+ calories per day without weight gain. Also, I am not on a diet, so I do not have cheat foods. If I want pizza or a cheeseburger, I eat it as long as it can fit into my daily caloric allotment. I also do not measure or track.
I do not like water, so I drink perhaps a 16-ounce bottle of it a day, usually after a workout. In fact, I've never come close to the goal of 64 ounces of water because it makes me urinate every 20 minutes. My favorite drink is unsweetened iced tea. I usually drink between 44 and 64 ounces of unsweet tea per day. I also drink at least three cups of coffee a day.
If anyone has questions, feel free to ask.
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