FishingNurse

Seriously 40-45lbs! (to go from a 22 to 20. But after that I changed sizes very frequently..... I went straight from an 18 to a 14 then to a 12 a month later. :-)

I drink 2-3 carbonated waters a day and made goal in less than 9 months. Didn't stretch my sleeve. My surgeon says that's bull and so do I.

I love the money I save. And I love going to t-bell for 1 single taco! And that's it! People I go with get 3-6 tacos or worse. Never going back :-)

I agree. Get to a psychologist or therapist ASAP. It's good that you are posting and recognizing you need help. You shouldn't be miserable! I hope you start feeling better soon! Keep us posted.

totally normal, don't worry its not fat gain, its definately water weight! I can gain 3-4 pounds everyy month!!! You'll notice after your period that you will be down a few more pounds more than likely!

This is my favorite thing about being comfortable in my skin now. Luckily I found the love of my life 2 months post op..... This girl is in love and has the sex drive to match..... LOVE IT

lol my butt gets sore now too!!!

Sleevers in maintenance….. Any tips? This is the oddest place I have ever been. Not trying to lose weight (or knowing I need to try but am not trying) is a very odd place mentally. I am nervous about it. I have given myself the number of 170 pounds… If I go back above that EVER I need to alter what I am doing to get back to the 160’s again. Is that how maintenance works?? I need help from others in maintenance! Tips, stories, anything? Thanks!!!

Sadly I have gone from a D to a B

In my expirence it is your body's way of trying to lubricate the food out of your stomach, sometimes I sneeze or get a runny nose as well. I feel like this happens when you eat too much, too fast, or a texture doesn't agree with your sleeve, or don't chew well enough. This happended to me about 6 times total. It was awful!

thanks for sharing!! That is a great story.... congrats

You will never want your stomach back, trust me! I can enjoy a slice of pizza-- just 1 feel completely satisfied, and be done. NOT 8 slices. And I maintain my weight and look good!!!!

I had/ have a similar problem. When I was 260lbs I saw myself as more like a 210lbs pound person in my head...... I never really admitted how large I was to myself. Similarly now-- I am at 169 and I still see myself as a 210lbs person.... I can't figure out how to fix this!

I regret not doing it when I was 22!! And actually the sleeve wasn't around back then-- so none whatsoever. I have never been happier. I love my sleeve

I am lucky and I am at goal and have no lose skin. Down 90+ pounds. I would say I am on the younger end of the spectrum and I am still considered slightly chubby or thick-- and that helps. I am happy with how I look, and I am healthy so that is the most important part.

You're gorgeous!

I am 5'4'' and have lost 90+ pounds and I have zero lose skin. My abdomen has a couple wrinkles, and actually I think they have gone away for the most part in the last month or 2. I am still thick (170 or less was my goal.) I chose to stay thick so I dont have lose skin and so my weight loss is more easily maintained.

I think the rogaine would work fine, but once you stop using it the hair may fall out again... I would reccommend letting your body do it's thing... I lost hair from 4 months to 7 months post op (quite a bit), now I am back to normal like nothing ever happened!

I have had a large iced 2% vanilla latte everyday since 1 month out and I have surpassed my goal.

to be honest I didn't feel myself again until 2 months out. But when I did It was amazing, and now I feel great everyday!! Well worth the "torture" to get to this place.

I am almost 29 and I have litterally no lose skin and have lost quite a bit of weight. I was afraid of this also and have been very fortunate. I am also still "thick" and don't care to lose anymore weight.

I agree, you did not gain fat, but you might just be more hydrated now that you are getting further out. Don't worry, you will lose it plus a lot more!

Hi I am 9 months out but thought I would comment.... I made goal in month 8 yay!!! LIfe is good-- can't complain a bit, I have my hair intact (after months of gobd of hair falling out) and I am super lucky to not have any loose skin :-) Yay!

what are your stats? starting weight, current weight, etc? what do you typically eat?? if we know this info we can help you out more!

I know what you mean related to the unwanted attention. People always telling you how skinny you are can actually be really odd. I thought I would like the compliments but I dont really enjoy all the attention at all. I have gotten used to it now. I just smile and say thank you and continue on.....