I just got back from a flight to USA and it was lovely to sit comfortably in the seat, have no belt angst and to use the tray table excessively just because I can!!! I do have chocolate most weeks, I also have the odd packet of crisps or savoury snack and cakes and biscuits. I just have an amount now as opposed to my own body weight! I do realise many practice total abstinence of 'naughty' food but I know if I ban something it can provoke my compulsive eater routine which I have worked hard to conquer.
I am also hit and miss on what will stay in and what won't! Lol. It's funny how it can change on a daily basis.
I've got myself to a BMI of 28 but I am still 13 stones and can range between a size 14-18 depending on the shop and garment style.
Thankfully eating has been less of an ordeal in the last few weeks which is a relief as it had dominated the day at the outset and indeed at one point I was more food obsessed than ever worrying about protein and nutrients and would it stay in.
Being a sleeve I haven't really dumped as such but plenty of foamies, cramps and sickness as my stomach has taught me who is boss!
I've had a little alcohol over the journey. Guess I got to Christmas or so before a glass of wine or post crept in. I have avoided fizzy drinks. I still crave a glass of water with my food but I am also adhering to that rule as if I forget the time try to drink after 10-15 minutes it's still painful for sure.
I am finding the lose skin a tadge depressing if I am honest but recognise that this is what happens when you've been obese for over 30 years. It's a regrettable consequence of my prior problems. I was almost 19 stone so I've lost the best part of 6 stone however almost 2 of that was pre op. My post op loss is modest compared to some and for the whole of 2016 I've not yet lost 6lbs. I guess my loss journey may be over. But if I end up a size 16 and 13 stones I won't grumble. It's still my version of success and more than the 60% excess weight loss the hospital suggested the sleeve would bring. They never suggested 100%.
I have no real regrets I guess and i remain indebted to the NHS for chance they gave me. Have a great Easter. Our oppeversary isn't far away now!!!!
yeah right ! 
