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I got off at one year. I did fine, but I just started taking them again a week ago (19 months out) because of a funny feeling in my throat...and hunger, Not sure its making any difference yet. I dont like taking PPI because of the calcium thing.

I'm on the anything I want plan right now.... leaning toward vegetarian Southbeach. The closer I get to the southbeach, the more control I have over the weight and hunger. --- Reading this over I realized I DONT eat everything I want without end. But I do eat stuff I crave everyday. If I had no stops on my desire, it would be a whole different story. Give credit where credit is due!

I shoot for 1200 but often get above that... on some days it might be around 1800. I could eat even more. I am not at goal yet, and cant imagine getting there. I am pretty happy with where I am... I just don't want to gain more.

Through the months I have found many good healthy snack foods. Unfortunately, it seems like I am tired of them all and only want junk right now. Repeat, then repeat again. My weight has gone up a bit, around 3-6 pounds the last 4 months, and with my eating the way it is... and exercising less because of bone spurs...Im looking at a dilemma. I about 12 pounds from my goal...and wont get there this way! My will power is BAD right now... I went back on PPIs to see if that might help the hunger...I can also really see stress turns on the "eat now" voice. I have approval to go to a physical therapist which might get me back on track with my dancing class... I do miss that a bunch. I guess I just really FEAR gaining more weight back...6 pounds is not horrible... I just want to feel like I continue to succeed and not fail (like every other time) My kitchen garden is kicking in, and I have more fresh veggies around, I am trying to cook and have stuff in the fridge that is ready to eat. I am making desert foods for on demand too... sf puddings, vegetarian sf jello with blueberries... this helps to some degree, but the junk is still a magnet to me. I hope when I get back to dance class things will get easier. I pack a bunch of little nibbles in my lunch... fruit, cucumbers and hummus, crackers and cheese or string cheese, there is a veggie jerkey that is really good and low cal, carb and 10gms pro. I get that sometimes. Peanut butter with chocolate chips is my very fav snack... but portion control is the key... I tend to measure out just a little more... which turns into a little bit more, then its really two servings. The single thing that keeps me slightly on track is making sure I write it all down... even when its not pretty. If i go through a spell away from the computer for days, the weight goes up.

Who is your doctor now? Or where do you get your medical care at? Even if it is a local clinic...Perhaps a call to find out about your questions. You will need blood work done a few times, someone to look at your stitches....and a place to go in case you have an emergency. Does your Doc in Mexico take advice calls after surgery? Make sure they have a really good plan written down for you, and don't leave you hanging without enough info to follow successful practices.

I'm working on max nutrition too. I can eat more volume than you it sounds like, I can eat quite a bit of salads(2+cups) and veg soups(two cups) which I love. I have to make myself eat protein first, to reduce the volume... I do love my veggies. I haven't gotten into smoothies too much yet, but am revisiting protein drinks and really enjoying them.....greens and beans as comfort food! Of course... kale salad is one of my favs, and refried beans I love too... If I had more red beans like I got in NOLA I would feel a lot of comfort there! Now I have to make some!

heres another I found today that throws a monkey wrench in the works! 'Paleolithic Diets' Wrong About Ancient Eating Patterns, Critic Says

Im not a vegan, just a vegetarian.... I guess that mens a vegan at some meals... I eat eggs and dairy. They REALLY help me get in the protein. You can get in quite a bit with soy and gluten... which is where I get most of my pro in... then there is whey next on the list...followed by milk, nuts ,seeds ,Beans... I did read about one guy that is a vegatarian paleo... bless his heart! It must be so hard! greens and beans! Sounds like NO COMFORT. http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-paleo-diet/

I want to go!

I don't have reflux, well I had it once in the last year... but have noticed a little bit of a funny feeling in my throat... I have been so hungry lately too... I have been off the PPIs for a year... but I started taking one this morning. Just to see how I do. I have to say I have NOT been hungry today... its just one day, we will see how tomorrow goes. Hope you have found your culprit!

I am at 19 months and I still lose more hair than I did before surgery. I had very thick hair and I had to cut it off to get a better thicker look. I had hair to my waist, and it got so you could see light through it... aging rock star hair... not a pretty sight. It is growing back, and i have a bunch of short hairs doing their stick out thing all over my head. I started growing out my bangs, and they look pretty lame and thin. I am still hopeing it will get better. If not, its still a pretty good trade off for all the lost fat! I use hennea, and that thickens things up a bit, and use root boost spray before blow drying at the roots for just a minute. A good cut can really make things look better. I am trying to eat more anti oxidents, fresh raw veggies and my omega3s. This was part of what made my hair stay in and not fall out in the first place(I think). Good nutrition. I am so glad to see you are feeling so much better now, and the sleeve is working like it is supposed too. You look beautiful and happy.

I love this thread. Thanks girls!

Most people do not stay the same from month to month... or week to week... most have a "bounce" weight range... or perhaps have gained some from their all time after surgery low weight. Some even gain it all back and some, but not that many as far as I can tell. Some statistics find that there is a three year bounce... around 15% regained(I think it was that much) from after surgery low...for many. Such as lose 100 lbs, then gain 15 pounds.

Hi guys and gals! It is really fun and informative to meet up in person with others in your area that have also had the sleeve done, or are thinking about it. If you don't have a support group attached to your medical center, or could use some more face time with real people who understand where you are coming from, lets get together here in our own NorCal VSG Support Group, and plan on meeting up in person for coffee or a walk or whatever you like in the future. Post events in your area that others might enjoy, or plan your own event. Lets start by getting to know each other better here and go from there! Cheers, Kim (Feedyoureye)

Somewhere on the site here is the scientific description of why you gain weight (water) when you come off of a low carb diet style to a higher carb eating style. I dont remember the details but I think it had something about storing glucose in the muscles needs water.... anyway... I was following Southbeach phase 1 for a few days last week, and lost 3 pounds easy peasey....while eating lots of food... but it bounced right up when I introduced carbs again. I am aiming at eating less carbs, but very low will never happen in this life for long.

Thanks for posting.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/23110-weight-gained-since-having-gastric-sleeve-surgery/page__pid__375054__st__240#entry375054 Here is another thread besides the one you are on...

I can't believe I have missed coming on this thread (the whole d@mn site actually) for three weeks now. With the almost 3 month inlaws visit, vacations to New Orleans, Sonoma, and the north coast of Cali.... eating WHATEVER I want... +wine tastings, happy hours and mucho Snacks.... It is a bit Miracle that I only have gained 5 pounds. I can eat like a horse....luckily that horse is not as big a horse as it used to be. (thank you thank you thank you little tummy!!!) I have really killed some of my hard won good habits... and need to get back to them. I have also been off the dance classes for almost 6 weeks because of knee problems. I do have an appointment later this month with a sports medicine Doc and hope to get some good advice and perhaps some physical therapy to get myself back to class and the gym. At least I am still walking 2-3 times a week. So lets see what I have been NOT doing.... 1- not coming to this site regularly 2- not eating Protein first at times 3- not logging my intake regularly 4- not exercising as much as I had been... 5- not watching my carb intake 6- not measuring myself every couple of weeks 7- not weighing every day In all fairness, I have been having a good time, but a more regular healthy routine is in order. Nice to be back.

I am now at 18 months. I never got to my "normal" weight, but just a few pounds shy of it. I have been at the same weight for so long, I have come to think of myself at at maintenance. My scale broke, and it took me a couple of weeks to get a new one... and my weight/range went up two pounds. I guess with that in mind I am now averaging at the top of my old wieght range/bounce. So I have gained about 3 pounds and holding. I do need to watch it, and it is EASY to put on a few... I do snack, and eat carbs... I dont log everything as well as I have in the past... and I think this is key for me. After all my long term house guests head home, I hope to get back into a little more of a regulated lifestyle... just a little more.... and see how it goes. I hear about the 15 pound bounce at three years... perhaps this is what they are talking about? I also read that along with the weight gain, acid reflux often shows up as well.... have you noticed this?

Things have been a little overwhelming for me too lately... but not really SO bad. I do feel like running away sometimes, but don't have the money or guts to do so. There are so many rotten things going on in the world right now, but we both have jobs, and jobs that really mean something too... and we just lost a TON of weight, and have lots to be thankful for. Chin up, one minute at a time if need be. I figure I will get out of this crappy eating pattern soon, I bet as soon as my mom in law and sis in law are back home. I love them and they are really nice and easy going, but my obsessive calorie and protein counting is out the window, and my exercise habits are off kilter too. Not their fault, but I just need a fine balance to get the job done right. Don't even mention the wine and nibbles every evening! I am enjoying it, but the little weight gain and tiny voice telling me " keep this up and gain it all back baby" is not adding to my feelings of well being. I look forward to exercising a little more control soon....sooner than later! I had a great vacation by the way... lots of walking, and lots of good food. The sleeve helped me so much to stay at least in the ballpark...gaining only a few pounds is really a miracle.

Hi all. My mom in law and sis in law have been visiting, and all is well.... except it has been extra hard to get everything logged in and eating the best choices.... I have gained the vacation 2 pounds back... and I guess that is pretty good all things considered....but I think it will be easier when Im back on my regular schedule. My knee has been really bothering me, so I have missed two dance classes, but walking still seems ok, and I have managed to keep that up. I am going to the Redwoods this long weekend, and will do some walking there in nature, with my little old doggie and visiting family. Should be wonderful! I will try to take some photos. Speeking of photos, my husband showed us some photos of the last time we visited the redwoods.... who WAS that XXL girl in the photo?

Yeah Coops, cute pic!

BBJuice works out like crazy.

Maggie! You are looking fantastic! Congrats girl!

I was 12 months into my menopause when I got surgery... my doc said double up on your birth control anyway... wanna be a momma? I guess all the hormones released from the fat can make your body do some crazy things... including hot flashes and pregnancy!