how long does the weight loss last?

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Had the gastric sleeve Dec. 10th

should I expect to be done for the most part at one year or is it typically

longer. I have been very slow the last 4 months - maybe down 15 more lbs. I am

probably eating more than I should, and more carbs/sweets than I should but I

exercise alot and am pretty muscular.

Someone had said, on this site, to double what you lost at about 3 months and

that would be what you will lose for the most part. If so I would need to lose

about 12 to 22 more lbs. Just wondering if that is the truth and how long I

should expect that to take.

also would like to hear some long term results...keeping it off okay?

thanks

lisa

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I had my surgery in June 2010 and I am continuing to drop weight although it is now extremely slow in coming off.  But I feel SO MUCH BETTER that I really don't care!  I am within 15 pounds of my goal now but even if I don't lose those last 15, I wouldn't change this for all the money in the world.  I look and feel terrific.  I'm sure I could kick up the weight loss if I worked my tool a little harder but I am so content that I pretty much eat whatever I want.  What's funny is that I used to look at a plate of food and think " Is that going to fill me up? "  and NOW I look at a plate of food and think " Oh my gosh - that's WAY too much food!!! " .  The things I see other people eat now I think should feed 3 or 4...

Cheryl

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Hi Cheryl,

LOL, I look at what other people eat and think--OH MY GOSH! I used to eat just like that. Sometimes it just overwhelms me in the amount of food they eat and that they serve people. I love the way my brain and stomach work together now.

Hugs girlfriend!

Suzanne

In a message dated 9/14/2011 6:10:45 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, boernecheryl@... writes:

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I had my surgery in June 2010 and I am continuing to drop weight although it is now extremely slow in coming off. But I feel SO MUCH BETTER that I really don't care! I am within 15 pounds of my goal now but even if I don't lose those last 15, I wouldn't change this for all the money in the world. I look and feel terrific. I'm sure I could kick up the weight loss if I worked my tool a little harder but I am so content that I pretty much eat whatever I want. What's funny is that I used to look at a plate of food and think "Is that going to fill me up?" and NOW I look at a plate of food and think "Oh my gosh - that's WAY too much food!!!". The things I see other people eat now I think should feed 3 or 4...Cheryl

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Thats funny aint it? I'm on the last day of mushies and we went to a mexican place for dinner.  I ordered huevos rancheros and thet brought me a plate of food as big as the table.  I think I may of had 5 bites and I was done.  I think the waitress was insulted when I asked for a to-go box lol.  I have food for a week from one order!

On Sep 14, 2011 6:10 PM, " Cheryl on " <boernecheryl@...> wrote:> ,> I had my surgery in June 2010 and I am continuing to drop weight although it

> is now extremely slow in coming off. But I feel SO MUCH BETTER that I> really don't care! I am within 15 pounds of my goal now but even if I don't> lose those last 15, I wouldn't change this for all the money in the world.

> I look and feel terrific. I'm sure I could kick up the weight loss if I> worked my tool a little harder but I am so content that I pretty much eat> whatever I want. What's funny is that I used to look at a plate of food and

> think " Is that going to fill me up? " and NOW I look at a plate of food and> think " Oh my gosh - that's WAY too much food!!! " . The things I see other> people eat now I think should feed 3 or 4...

> > Cheryl

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LOL,

I still get this 3 years later. Some places just know that I eat small amounts of food after 3 years of getting a to go box. You will find that sometimes they will also ask you if something is wrong with the food. I just say "NO it is delicious, but I ONLY eat small amounts of food. Thanks for asking."

Enjoy you new life and all it is going to offer you.

Hugs,

Suzanne

In a message dated 9/17/2011 7:12:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dazingdawg@... writes:

Thats funny aint it? I'm on the last day of mushies and we went to a mexican place for dinner. I ordered huevos rancheros and thet brought me a plate of food as big as the table. I think I may of had 5 bites and I was done. I think the waitress was insulted when I asked for a to-go box lol. I have food for a week from one order!

On Sep 14, 2011 6:10 PM, "Cheryl on" <boernecheryl@...> wrote:> ,> I had my surgery in June 2010 and I am continuing to drop weight although it> is now extremely slow in coming off. But I feel SO MUCH BETTER that I> really don't care! I am within 15 pounds of my goal now but even if I don't> lose those last 15, I wouldn't change this for all the money in the world.> I look and feel terrific. I'm sure I could kick up the weight loss if I> worked my tool a little harder but I am so content that I pretty much eat> whatever I want. What's funny is that I used to look at a plate of food and> think "Is that going to fill me up?" and NOW I look at a plate of food and> think "Oh my gosh - that's WAY too much food!!!". The things I see other> people eat now I think should feed 3 or 4...> > Cheryl