FishingNurse

I looked into this a little-- I don't think she quite gained 80 pounds. But how can ANYONE not gain SOME (5-15 pounds??) weight back after weight loss surgery? We were all significantly overweight. Thats why were are on this website. Our bodies always want to go back to being fat. Always! The first 6 months after weight loss surgery we are only able to get in MAYBE 300-800 cals in a day. After a few years we can get a LOT more in... 2000+ cals easily for some including myself. So after the first year our metabolism is totally rolling at snails pace-- death trap! So gaining a few pounds is not hard. Losing the weight was the easy part. Keeping it off is the harder part. Just like after the countless diets we all tried pre-sleeve or pre-bypass. Yes, its way easier post op but we gotta keep at it! My life saver for keeping weight off/ not gaining is lifting weights.

I take topamax for headaches as well- not weight loss. I have maybe lost 4-5 pounds in about 6 weeks without making any changes and I think that's pretty darn good for someone more than 4 years post-op VSG!

@@Oregondaisy I added up my calories on Easter, and it was 3000! Yikes. I know with certainty I can easily weigh 300 pounds again in a year. No problem. All I have to do is eat candy and cheese cake and pick all day. So glad I am able to get right back on my usual diet after a day. That is something the sleeve either gave me or helped me learn - that one bad day or meal shouldn't become reason to continue. I sure hope that never changes.

There are days I have gone beyond 3000 calories easily! I could TOTALLY go back to 262 pounds. I won't... but I totally could. I have to pay attention. I feel like the sleeve makes this sooooo much easier. I am feel lucky everyday that I had this procedure!!!

I have been a member on this site since before I was "sleeved"... almost 4 years! I have not checked in for months! It feels good to come back and see how everyone is doing and read how excited all the newbies are!

So basically 95% of the time I forget I had WLS. I have been hovering with in 10 pounds of my low weight. I go back and forth, like a normal person does. No complications except low Iron occasionally. My portions are more "normal" But my metabolism has picked back up and I am fairly active.

STILL THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYSELF :-)

How about you? How are you doing 3-5 years out?

It took 2-3 months to lose 14 pounds ! It was pretty quick honestly

Omg you look unbelievable !!!

Ugh all the treats from Halloween to New Years!! You are an inspiration for all here, you can do this!!!

It's a form of the intermittent fasting like the 5:2 plan but soooo much easier to stick to, and I really only did it 3-4 days a week. It allows your body to use stored fat for energy. So basically I eat whatever I want a day in a 8 hour window. So I eat 12pm to 8pm that's it. Otherwise I drink lots of Water and tea in the other 16 hours a day. Like I said I only do it 3 days a week usually. It's a little controversial but it totally has worked for me and my cravings even.

Good to see you here! Sounds like you have a good plan in place, you can do this

You are not a failure. I too gained 12

Pounds back in year two, but I rallied and lost those twelve plus some and I'm at my all time low weight since 4th grade (I'm 3 years and 4 months out) you can do this, it seemed impossible for me but I did it, you can too!!!! I followed the 8 hour plan, it's surprisingly easy.

Congrats! That's so exciting

I went through that intermittently. I'd try to get nutrition in from home made Protein Shakes when I felt like that. I was scared I'd loose all my muscle and hair so I would just kind of make myself get the protien in!

@vanessak8. Thank you for sharing your food intake for a day and for all the great advise. I'm definitely not up to a cup of food as yet. I only eat three times a day. The rest of the time I'm using to get my Water in. I have yet to get 64ozs of water. I come pretty close on most days. If I drink too much or too fast I get hurtburn. Yes, I take dexilant. I'll try to increase my food intake, but I really don't have a plan on how.

early out my weight loss stalled cause I wasn't getting enough calories in too. But it was hard! I made frozen Protein Drinks (pre-made and ones made with water were disgusting!) I'd mix a scoop of chocolate protien powder from GNC (20 grams of protein) a half a banana, a table spoon of Peanut Butter, ice cubes and 2% milk and blend. It tastes amazing, lots of energy and not super filling. It would take hours to finish but my weight loss picked up greatly!!

You are absolutely right about the choices we make... Especially after a year out. After the first year I gained 10 pounds back. During year 3 I lost those 10 plus 5 more ! Keep on doing what you need to do.... You can make your goal !!

I'm having problems not sneaking a candy here and there. I'm only 6 weeks out and I'm sooooo over the Protein what was your diet your first year. I have a military nutrition and they are really date in their information. I have been able to find better info online here and there.

it's hard, you'll find your balance.... The thought of losing my hair if I didn't get enough protein was motivation for me in my first six months!!! You'll have time for treats later, take advantage of your awesome restriction while you have it!!!

Congratulations, you look amazing! How did you manage to not have any loose skin?

Id say my modest goal (bmi is 27-28) makes a difference. I'm also fairly young. If I lost 40 more pounds I'm sure I'd run into that problem.

fishingnurse,

I saw you wrote now and then you'll have a beer...do you drink carbinated sodas? If so, how does your sleeve tolerate it?

Over time, did if feel like your sleeve expanded?

Congrats on making your goal!!!

Yes I tolerate carbonated drinkes easily, just as before. I drink 2-3 sparkling waters a day, I don't drink soda often but when I do it's totally normal I would say my sleeve can hold a lot more than it used to but I still have pretty good restriction.

Congrats you look gorgeous !

I was only off 6 days, I was working as a nurse in a clinic at the time!

Yay, congrats !

Fishing nurse, I wanted to know do you exercise and how many calories do you each day to maintain your current weight.

Check out my reply to the other poster! I eat anywhere between 1500-2500 calories a day.

I am 2 weeks out, and was thrilled to see your post! I really can't wait to get to where you are. When you say "stick to plan" can I ask what a typical day of eating might b for you? Do you still have to obsess about Fluid intake?

Thanks, Leslie

hi! A typical day of eating for me: (this has been typical since 1 year out.... The first year was wayyyyyyy different)

Breakfast - an iced vanilla latte (not low fat not sugar free) and 2 sargento cheese sticks (not low fat)

snack : handful of cashews

Lunch: a 2% Greek yogurt, and an whole English muffin with Peanut Butter

Snack: 2-3 turkey or beef sticks (from a meat market) and a banana

Dinner: depends.. But often 1-2 slices of pizza and a side salad with regular ranch dressing. If it's a Friday or Saturday I'll have a beer too!

Hey there im almost at 2 yrs from having my sleeve. I have lost 130 lbs and in the past 2 mos i have put on 8lbs and dont know how. Im so afraid of gaining weight back. I started back on 2 Protein Shakes again but cant seem to lose. Any ideas how to jumpstart again?

I follow the 8 hour eating plan (it's similar to the 5:2 plan) maybe 3-5 days a week. It worked wonders to get rid of my regain... And I have been maintaining easily now!! It's worth a try

That is soooooo freakin' awesome. I need to dig through my medical history too and see similar target goals like that!!! Congrats to you!!!

How exciting for you, 6 weeks is when you are starting to feel "normal" again. Good luck to you!

I am 5'4''. I wear a size 10-12 or a medium or large sometimes. I am totally thrilled!