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@FluffyChix I'm sorry to hear you developed a complication. Rest up and recover.** What you wont do to get a few pounds off, Just kidding.**?

Sounds like you are in the norm at three months out to me. What you are describing is common for the sleeve. Your restriction relaxes you progress out from surgery. (it’s not back to full size) It’s a bit alarming when you experience this sensation for yourself, Right? *If anyone thinks they stretched their pouch have it diagnosed by a surgeon* (its rare) I hit two points where I notice my restriction was less. 3rd month and again in my 6th month. If you are following your plan and staying within your weight loss calories and macros, you will continue to lose weight.

Five years out –I mix cardio and lifting 4 to 5 days a week. Right now I’m back in weight loss mode ( 6 pounds to lose) Today 1,142 calories. Ran hill intervals burned 674. Weightlifting 35 mins.

Many people with the sleeve lose weight and keep it off. Link below may help with perspective https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/423992-what-you-had-no-surgery-complications/?tab=comments#comment-4758950

Call it what you want, We are all on a “restricted diet”. We are eating within our weight loss/maintaining calories and macro’s. Not sure why dietitians’ plans are so controversial.

For me, Snacks and healthy foods are a personal choice. It depends on how “clean do you want your diet” Snacks that are whole foods only or a combination with sugar free products? Some can stop at one hersheys kiss. (not my reality) My snacks may not work for others: Strawberries dipped in sugar free chocolate syrup - Quest protein tortilla chips dipped in salsa. Veggies dipped in hummus, sugar free popsicles, deviled eggs. jerkey

All plans are different. Trust your medical professional before anyone’s opinion. Eat what’s on your plan. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. No ones plan is better than anyone elses. *eye roll*?.... No one on this forum or in the USA is on a “NO CARB diet” Carbs sources may look different on each plan. Many of us are successful on our dietitian’s low carb plan. I have no reason to bash any medical professional’s bariatric instructions. We are adults, choose how strict or lax you want to work your plan. These choices will affect your weight loss surgery outcome. Things to think about: Are your food choices slowing/stopping your weight loss? Are extra carbs and real sugar causing cravings/hunger? Are you able to stop at one indulgence item - will you continue to make it an entire meal or eat over your calories? Can you keep food items/choices and stay within your calorie/protein/carb goals? My maintenance food plan looks much different than weight loss mode. I eat low glycemic carbs to slow/stop my weight loss, (Sweet potato, brown rice whole wheat breads and pasta nothing white or processed). Rice expands in the stomach and bloats me. I’d rathe have other carb sources.

I yoyo dieted most of my adult life. After my kids and a few traumatic events my weight escalated. I lost the motivation to lose it. I knew I was significantly overweight. If I could have lost it on my own and maintained my weight, I would have done it. My “moment” 254 morbidly obese and a type one diabetic. I went into diabetic ketoacidosis. Eight days in Intensive care, my vital organs where systemically shutting down and My heart stopped. Dr’s brought me back. Nothing like a near death experience to give you a reality check. I had surgery in 2014 I get this second chance in life. I’m still maintaining and I don’t take my health for granted.

about me: HW-254 CW-133 Weightlifting competitions are out for me. I’m keeping it real at age 50. I will never see abs under my mid-section/loose skin. I am more than happy to have this fitness level. I hope to keep it going as long as possible. My goal is to be a bad ass 70-year-old.

Loved your video, What can a girl say, I also like shiny things I do distance runs Half/full marathons and Mountain incline trail runs. I seem to be the contradiction in the weight room. Everyone says do less cardio. I need ideas on how to gain muscle and keep distance running. Diet advice would be fantastic. My diet changes with what I’m doing, Carbs/calories increase on long runs. Fall winter I do less cardio and more lifting. I still struggling with letting myself gain weight. I need to get out of that mind set because I’m retaining muscle and not gaining any at this point.

If your wife finds what she enjoys for workouts, she will stick with it. There are a few couples at my gym that should not lift together. Others handle it much better. I took a strength training class for women. It was a game changer. Weightlifting is absolutely transforming. At 125ibs, I had burnt muscle from rapid weight loss. Personally, I looked unhealthy. It took time for me to build muscle back.

Find healthy ways to eat your old favorites with no guilt. Nutrition is still flavorful. Nachos - Quest tortilla chips, ground turkey 99% lean, taco seasoning, diced green and red bell peppers, onion, salsa and a small amount of cheese Pizza - Veggies, turkey sausage and pepperoni (keeps calories lower) Small amount of cheese on a cauliflower crust.

I guess the only option for weight loss wrinkles would be staying obese or have plastics.

Rosanne bar is 66 years old. Drew carey is 61. The look their age to me.

Not sure how old you are, I was 45 day of surgery. 50 today. I lost weight in my face before anywhere else on my body. My face was fuller with less wrinkles,obese, and double chin(s). After 100+ pounds lost, I was more than happy to get rid of the chins. I have cheek bones and collar bones. No cream was going to change my age. Bought new make up for a new face. I rock my old fart self. If you look at the before and after’s thread. Notice how most people look younger with weight loss. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/297668-i-want-to-see-before-after-pics-contd/

My weight loss was fast. It was not the norm with the sleeve. High weight 254 - Day of surgery weight 234 EDIT -lol two months weight 195 six month. (hit goal 140 pounds) first year (lowest weight 125) Five years out – i maintain in the 130s.

I can do mashed sweet potato

Sorry you are having a rough time progressing with food. I had the foamie/slimes in the first two months. My food tolerance got better with time. Years out, I can tolerate anything. My maintaining plan allows low glycemic carbs. (Whole wheat bread/pasta, brown rice and sweet potatoes nothing white or processed) Rice would be my kryptonite. I hate how it expands. I really don’t miss it.

My sister in law had the same attitude as your sister. Anger can be great motivation. I placed my sister in laws photo on my treadmill for a month. Her comment to me was “you know you are just going to gain it all back” Five year out still maintaining. Prove the haters wrong.