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Thank you much the support means the world ??
SW - 223 CW- 130 GW- 140 Start Sz 18 Current Sz 4 Ht. 5'6"
BA- LBL/TT 11/3/09
You're probably retaining water and dealing with swelling right now, I would guess.
I had all kinds of anxiety that "this isn't working" or "well, I'm done losing" throughout this process. No matter how many times I prove myself wrong, I still get that anxiety. It just shows how much we invest in this, in our new selves and our new lives. You're going to be fine, don't worry even if you go 10+ days without losing. We all have stalls, we all lose it differently, but it's simply calories in vs. calories out at this point. And it's impossible to eat more than you're burning right now. Just stick with the plan, don't drink calories (unless it has protein in it) and try not to step on the scale multiple times a day (I was bad at that myself). You've got this 
I'm sending good vibes, and also reminding you how far they've come with the surgeries in recent years. Your son and husband are going to have an even better opportunity to lose the weight now that the surgery has become better (I'll stop short of saying perfected)
Has anyone here had lapband to sleeve revision? I have to have my band removed due to it slipping and causing severe GERD related issues. The bariatric dr I saw today doesn't recommend a revision to a sleeve b/c of the GERD and said it would make it worse. But since I lost the weight with lapband I can't get a bypass. He said once the band is removed i will most likely gain my weight back and then we could talk about bypass (right now he does not ethically feel it would be right). So did anyone have the band removed due to GERD related issues and revise to a sleeve without issues?
thanks for your help!
Good Morning!
I wrote this blog post explaining in detail how to work with the last few pounds you'll lose after your Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Okay, another fun-filled day of charting. Man, I forgot how hard it is to get back into the swing of things after being gone for so long! Who else has problems remembering to jot down everything you put in your mouth? I know I'm not the only one out hear...
Desari
Barbara McKeown 
Prayers and good vibes on the way!! 
Desari
Barbara McKeown
I'm so glad I decided to come back here again and after such a long time! Love you all of you and I'm here if you need to talk. I'll post an update tomorrow.
Desari
Barbara McKeown
It looks to me like we all need each other, both long-timers and newbies. You all have the experience to share with us and maybe we have some new questions or ideas that might help inspire. I'm sticking here!
Thanks everyone!
KimmyJJ
Repeating a reply I posted elsewhere:
I regained 20 pounds last year due to life stresses but lost it all via WW. I went to the weekly meetings pre-Covid, then Zoom meetings since then. During the loss period and now back in maintenance I track my food, weigh and post on OH every day.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
