FishingNurse

Oh boy I was swollen for a month! Don't worry it goes away!

my goal initially was 170- I made it just under. my highest weight was 260-- I chose a higher goal weight cause I wanted to keep my curves and I wanted to not have a bunch of loose skin. I made my goal and I am a size 12. I have maintained this goal for at least 7 months now! It was right for me. I have decided to try for a size 10 with a new work out regimen. we'll see how it goes! Happy happy happy.

lol, I was the same way pre-op, its all you can think about!!

relax! This is not fat, its definitely a fluctuation in fluids. This happened to me several times on my journey it will come off in no time and you will be losing again soon,

Oh yes. I eat completely normal/ fast. I'm 16 months post op. I don't feel like I had surgery and I haven't since 8 months out ( except I eat less of course)

You should be careful you're putting yourself at risk for a leak. The amount isn't a worry your fresh staple line isn't ready for beef!

Yes, I feel like this 100% lol.

I don't think you did. The first 3 months are very hard. You will heal and eat normal foods again. I'm 16 months post op- I promise I felt the same way until I was healed. Hang in there!

I'm 16 months post op. I can eat 1 normal slice of pizza and some salad for example or 6 inch from subway minus the top bread and a couple chips. Or a small burger no top bun, with pickles and about 5 fries. Sure with some soda- i dont do diet though. Yes I chug water, and feel like my portions are healthy. I maintain my weight easily and eat 2000 calories a day. :-)

lol I ate bacon a lot in the first few months. I had my first slice about 1.5 months out

You will be ok! It's just a soft noodle, yes you are on liquids so your stomach can heal, but a soft noodle shouldn't give you a leak. Just stick to your plan, protect that staple line- and you will be ok!

Congrats!! You are doing an amazing job!

I am not but feel free to ask me anything, keep in touch I am excited for you

Thanks all for the kind words !

Thanks Cheri! I always love reading your posts, you were an inspiration for me in my losing phase, congrats on the pregnancy!

ugh I was 250 exactly the day of surgery and I made into the 100"s finally after 4 months. I was at 201 for 3-4 weeks, thought I would NEVER make it. but I did!! and I made it to the 160's a few months later and have stayed at 170 ever since....it will happen lady! don't worry!!!

did he say why? My surgeon says its absurd that it would stretch your sleeve-- obviously not a good idea until you're 100% healed

I have zero restrictions since 3 months out. I eat anything I want- including carbonation. I have 3-5 beers per week. I drink sparkling Water everyday, multiple bottles. My sleeve isn't larger necessarily-- its just right in my book, I am 15 months out so Its a whole different ball game for me. I could hardly eat 2 tablespoons of anything a month out. I still feel a lot of restriction, I can only eat for example 1 slice of pizza. pre-sleeve it was 6, easy. I am very happy I can eat reasonable amounts of food!! You will see it keeps getting better!!!

I am not but I'll give a typical day.... Breakfast: Caribou medium iced latte 190 cals 1 turkey bacon mini egg ciabatta 190 cals Snack: apple 80 cals, 1 string cheese 90 cals Lunch: 1 slice of toast with peanut butter and jelly 250 cals, 1 can of soup 200 cals. Snack: 12 baby carrots with dill dip 130 cals, 1 yogurt 150 cals. Dinner: 3oz of meatloaf with ketchup, 1/2 cup of veggies and a couple bites of potatoe, 400 cals. Dessert: real fruit bar Popsicle: 100 cals and popcorn 200 cals.

For my weight loss I was higher than your average sleever.... 1200-1500 a day. 15 months out now, maintaining goal for 7 months at 2000 cals. I don't count carbs, I don't eat low fat, or sugar free.

I go through phases where I feel like that.....when I feel like I can keep eating/ snacking... i kind of do but I chose veggies, lots of veggies!! raw, cooked, roasted, steamed, stir fried, you name it. I will also eat apples, air popped pop corn, etc. Try snacking on those if you want to snack. Thats been my key to maintaining my weight loss. (or losing weight)

totally agree it is not fat gain, it's a fluctuation in fluids. Don't worry!!!

Love to hear this!!!! :-)

Thanks everyone! I really feel like I can maintain long term! No bumps in the road yet, I'll keep everyone posted ! :-)

I am on the younger side- sleeved at 27... Although I considered bypass multiple times from 21 on. I wish the sleeve was an option back then! I think definitely it should be ok if you are 18 or older. I was a chubby kid since the day I was born... It only gets worse. But I have maintained for more than 7 months now and plan to continue to maintain!!