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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Burpee (that's right)
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    Default Look at it this way.....

    “Look at it this way” is something my late husband said often. Today I remembered his advice. I was a bit frustrated with lack of loss this week in spite of following my surgeon’s plan and exercising every day. So when I looked at it from another angle I’ve lost 12.5 pounds in the month since surgery AND I’m off blood pressure meds and currently at 107/79. What’s not to like about that?

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Mmeghan's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    10/18/2018
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    Jorge Maytorena
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    That’s awesome! It’s only gonna get even better!



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/29/2019
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    Dr. Foreman
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    There will be the occasional week where you won't see the scale move any if at all, not often, but it does happen. I've had that happen twice, once around 3 weeks out and once not long ago. One thing I did notice this past time was that I had been adding a few nuts into my diet when I hadn't been before. I stopped 'snacking' which is one of my biggest, slippery slopes and my body went back into losing mode. I do much better planning my 3 meals and then being done for day as a general rule. It's not always easy to do, but that is what has been working for me.

    Hang in there, you're doing fine.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member lorrietime's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    09/25/2019
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    John Johnson, Jr.
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    That’s fantastic and love your positive attitude! Getting off the meds is what I’m looking forward to the most, so I consider that a BIG win - keep up the great work!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member WANAGL's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Cyndi
    Surgery date
    12/30/2015
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    Dr. Robert Marema
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    Congrats!

    It’s great that you can see the positives.

    After all...when was the last time you lost 12.5 lbs AND had a lowered BP all in one month?!?

    Stalls happen. Your body is freaking out right now. This too shall pass ;-)



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Aydensmomma's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Teri
    Surgery date
    12/30/2014
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    Dr. Shady Macaron
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    Jan 2015
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    That is great! Its always better to see the glass half full.
    sleeved 12/30/14 @255lbs Goal 140lbs
    3/3/15- 208lbs 6/14/15- 163lbs
    lost 92lbs in 1st 6mo
    9/10/15- 139 1/5/2016 - 128lbs
    lost 128lbs in 1 year
    4/4/16 - 123lbs 7/4/16 - 129lbs 12/3/16- 130
    still 128lb loss@2 year mark-11lbs below goal
    gained 13lbs by 3 year mark weighing 142lbs
    Gained up to 158 by 3 years 3 months!
    3.5 years back to 142
    hoping to stay between 140lbs-145lbs
    4 years hanging in between 145 and 150
    5 year mark! ugh! Up to 160! Time to get back track!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
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    Simonne
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    01/03/2017
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    Dr. Pablo Enriquez Valens
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    That is a great attitude!
    Always look at the bright side of life...
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    Great positive attitude! I would recommend only weighing yourself once a week, because early on you're going to see some stalls. And we want to keep that positivity going! You'll do great.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    Dr. Wright
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    Default Re: Look at it this way.....

    YES!!!! Also, look at it this way...when you lack of loss means nothing. Often even when you are not losing your body is changing. So you may be losing inches and shrinking just the same. Keep that positive attitude. It will serve you well along your journey!!



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