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Hi there, I had mine 10/22/13 and like you had tried every diet there is out there and some more than once.....first I had to realize and understand it is not the end all to my weight issue....its a tool to be used in addition to a lifestyle change of how I eat......best advice I can offer is to listen to your medical…

Hi I'm Anne and had my surgery 10/22/13 and have lost 87 lbs...give or take. I have had some bad days when I felt stressed and old behaviors started creeping back in but overall have done well. I look forward to helping and sharing ....best thing I did and have to get back to are the monthly support groups.....they are the…

please feel free to add me, always looking for someone else who had the sleeve and share stories, experiences and exchange information......have a great night:flowerforyou: :smile:

well said....I have found that true in everday life....it is just a tool to be used as anything else in losing weight.....thanks for that info too...wondering if there was anything out there....have a great night.....please feel free to add me as a friend

Hi there, I had the sleeve Oct 22 of last year and have lost 87 lbs to date.....some ups and downs with a crazy work schedule (2 jobs) and 2 teenage kids.....so I am back on track with protein shakes. Exercise is best when done slowly....make sure your MD ok's it for you. I am back on track now and moving on with the…

welcome....feel free to add me as well.....a new friend is always welcome....good luck and congratulations on your decision. looking forward to working with you on both our journeys..:smile: :flowerforyou:

Congratulations to you ....you are an inspiration to so many and should be proud. what an incredible gift to reward yourself with for the milestone.....love the idea....I haven't taken any pics of myself on my journey and still have a rough time when people compliment me on the loss.....I thank them but don't see what…

count me in.....happy to add you to my friend list n :smile: :flowerforyou: I do the same thing with small goals....and when its a bad day, I turn it around the next day.....looking forward to an accountability partner.............

welcome...congrats on being so close to your goal..........please feel free to add me as a friend. A few things about myself.......last year on my 55th bday I really started getting serious about my health and fitness.........I love to read as well....romance my fav is James Patterson.....anyways, I too love to cook but…

Welcome Ashley, I'm Anne...I have found that being accountable to myself is the hardest ..... but logging in helps me a lot. I also have found what works for me is setting small and obtainable, realistic goals, then when obtaining them, I reward myself with something I can see ...lately its the Alex and Ani bracelets. I…

I am a huge coffee fan.....I take cream only in it so I use fat free creamers which still add a sweetness, I have also used almond milk....in either chocolate or vanilla..........and have sometimes for a treat added some sugar free chocolate syrup to it when I have iced coffee...........just some thoughts........hope they…

add me too....I've been back a couple of times as well. I too have a lot to lose and like you set my goals small accomplish and move to the next, although I have found that when setting the goal, accomplish the goal I reward myself with something I can see .....sometimes a bracelet that marks the accomplishment of a…

please count me in....your story made me shed a tear as well. I know how you feel losing someone who you loved and loved you....stay on course, set small and reasonable obtainable goals, its what I do ....you will succeed and we will be here to cheer you on......listen when you have something to say....good and bad…

feel free to add me.....I too have to be kept honest some days and still have alot to lose .....I'm also here every day:smile: :flowerforyou:

count me in :smile: :flowerforyou: always looking for support, and friends to share

feel free to add me as a friend......:flowerforyou: :smile: always willing to encourage, share and welcome advice, suggestions from others .....

Hi Susan, I'm Anne, 55 soon to be 56 next month....lave lost 80 + but still have a ways to go....please feel free to add me, can always use encouragement and friends........as well as share........:smile: :flowerforyou:

Hi Dianna, I'm Anne I too had surgery in October for wt loss, had the sleeve....I have lost 80+ lbs and have a lot more to go as well.....would love to add you as a friend, chit chat, share stories and encouragement. I am 55 - 56 next month.....:smile: :flowerforyou:

you are an inspiration to many of us.....thank you for that. Congratulations on your success....I look forward to hearing more about your success story.....please add me as a friend, when I have rough spots, tough days, rereading your story will keep me on track.....thanks and again....congrats :smile: :flowerforyou:

congrats to you......I know exactly how you feel and agree ..... as we get older it is harder but we do it and have done it......please add me as a friend

good morning.....please feel free to add me as well......at my heaviest I was 330 and looking back, so sorry I didn't find this website a long time ago..........its a journey and friends I find along the way, who share the experience make the journey so much easier.......have a great day :smile: :flowerforyou:

Good morning....count me in....can always use the additional friend and support

feel free to add me too.....just like you, I'm a mom of 2 only they are teenagers, work a full time and part time job and want to go back to school at night for a degree in nursing......who would've thought at my age (55) I'd want to start all over.....but losing weight has given me alot more than I'd ever hoped…

count me in ...good job:smile:

count me in.....and congrats to you. The hardest step is the one you just took, making a commitment :smile: I know exactly how you feel and made my decision to get serious last year, its hard and there are days when you just want to give up but the road will have a light at the end of it ---promise. Since I got serious, I…

welcome to MFP...count me in as a friend.....always glad to help family out :flowerforyou: :smile:

hi Riya....i'm anne feel free to add me as a friend.....I too have a lot to lose and can always use the support of friends along the way:smile: :flowerforyou:

feel free to add me as well.....:flowerforyou: :smile:

Keep up the great work......slow and steady wins the race....so proud of you :flowerforyou: :smile:

I love quiche cannot wait to try this one....thanks for all of the suggestions as well..........:smile: :flowerforyou: