This is what I’ve learned—I thought I knew it, but I’ll repeat it to myself anyway.
1. The sleeve is a tool. It is not the miracle. It is a tool. It will help us as long as we continue to do the things that we are supposed to do to make us successful.
2. Remain conscious, remain vigilant of what you are eating, what and how much you are drinking. It was easy for me after 5 years to become complacent. I became very lax in my eating. I started eating things that I should have kept in moderation—because I didn’t gain weight, by eating them—AT FIRST. Remember, the sleeve is a tool—don’t abuse it.
3. I like being in control of my body. I like knowing what I’m eating is good for me. I like knowing the “numbers.” The scale is a point of reference, your measuring cups are a point of reference, the food scale is a point of reference. Again, your sleeve is a tool—don’t abuse it.
4. Use whatever apps, journals, websites, etc. that will help you stay “mindful.” Gastricsleeve.com is a great “go to,” for information. During my pre-sleeve days, it was invaluable to me. However, after I was sleeved, there were so many “whiners” that it started turning me off, and I didn’t come on as much. Now, I am back and just reading the posts always helps. It helps me to stay on track and to stay “mindful.”
5. My “Sleevie” is a tool. It is not a miracle and I will not abuse it again. I will stay mindful, I will stay conscious and I will stay vigilant. This will be last time that I will have to “get back to goal.”
Edited to add: I regained 20 lbs and rejoined WW on April 25th.
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