HI Y'all,

I wanted to do some research with REAL people instead of reading about it in some report.

I'm wondering how much weight (IF ANY) you have gained since being sleeved. I go up between 1-3 lbs. so my answer would be 1-5 lbs.

I'm curious to see how this goes.

Thanks!

I was sleeved January 31, 2012 and eat what I want, all in moderation. I too only take a couple bites sometimes or eat just a tangerine and some nuts in a 8 hour period. I can gain 3 pounds, but then I drop that and more in a week. I worked out for a year before surgery and this helped build muscle and increase my metabolism and I work out now. I figure I am going to have trouble in awhile, but for me the band restriction has worked great for me And I quit cigarettes after 30 years of smoking for this operation, can't booze it up anymore and no longer can binge. That has helped tremendously. I am being very careful not to stretch my sleeve & stop eating after a couple bites, wait a long time and only take a couple more bites if I'm still hungry. And, YES I do feel hungry sometimes. I think that's because I'm stil not getting enough protein in the morning. Overall, this surgery has been life changing and I LOVE it!

Its really weird since I have added exercise to my schedule i have gained weight I haven't hit my goal yet and now im going up I am so depressed about it. but i am going to keep working out and delete bad snacks apparently we all cant eat what we want SMH

I recently gained 5lbs and I know it is not just a flux... it is because I have been stress eating Made a decision to get back on the wagon and the good news is that I am feeling motivated to go to the gym. I went for a month or two with zero desire. Maintenance is way more scary than initial loss! I am 138 as of this morning. I was down to 132-133. Oh and I was 1yr post op at the end of December.

And weight gain from exercise is muscle being built. You can weigh more but be smaller in inches!

I used to have 55-57 kgs last year and now it seems I am stucked around 64-54 kgs and I am more depressed every day.

I swear every day I will eat less, I will stop eating sweets but I always end up in bed with some chocolate or some carbs with many calories...

I think everything goes from head... I still think as an obese 4 years after surgery and it`s getting worst.

Anyone have these kind of thoughts and feelings?

I had those difficulties before the sleeve, but I'm only 6 months post op so I hope I don't fall back in those patterns. I'm working on having a no sugar diet right now. That means no added sugars or artifical sweeteners, fructose (only in fruit). I am a sugar addict and sugar is as addictive as Cocaine. There was a program on 60 minutes discussing the toxicity of sugar. I highly advise that you look it up and read or view the episode. Right now, I hate sugar, but it does taste good.

Maybe you can start by stop eating the candy and don't eat after a certain time at night. Focus on Proteins and then veggies, no chips, etc. Get all those unhealthy foods out of your house. If your family brings them home, then sit down and ask them for their help and ask then not to bring these foods home. They can eat them outside of your home. You can do this, it's just getting refocused. Maybe counseling could help also.

I was a good girl for 3 years after surgery then I quit smoking and I start to discover orange fresh, after 8 chocolate and then the rest...

I have 2 kgs over the superior limit of normal and I think these two kgs are impossible to lose.

How do we lose weight after gaining it? My doctor is very short by saying "eat only 3 meals per day"... and that is all... oh yes and "lose weight" (LOL)

Does anybody experienced this?

As for exercises what is better? Aerobic or fitness? Is something "in house" working? Does Vitamins "help" us gaining weight?

Thanks tons!

Aoa

I was a good girl for 3 years after surgery then I quit smoking and I start to discover orange fresh, after 8 chocolate and then the rest...

I have 2 kgs over the superior limit of normal and I think these two kgs are impossible to lose.

How do we lose weight after gaining it? My doctor is very short by saying "eat only 3 meals per day"... and that is all... oh yes and "lose weight" (LOL)

Does anybody experienced this?

As for exercises what is better? Aerobic or fitness? Is something "in house" working? Does Vitamins "help" us gaining weight?

Thanks tons!

Aoa

Hi Aoa,

It is so easy to fall back into very bad habits once we hit goal. The trick is to not over do them. AND if you can't control your portions with them, then sadly it's best to not eat them at all. Triggers is something I'm going to have to learn to live without!!

Dorrie is so right, and that 60 Minutes hit on Sugar Toxicity is true. I've always known this and I'm very addicted to it. I'm working to break my habit as we speak. I haven't eaten a solid meal since 5 PM last night. I won't again until 8 AM Friday morning. I'm doing all liquids in between. I'm doing unjury chicken Soup 3x per day, Atkins Advantage 3x per day and some G2 to help with the sugar crashing. I space out 8 Oz servings 4x per day throughout. It helps a lot.

You didn't mention exactly how much you've gained. I haven't gained weight per se, but I have noticed I'm gaining inches in areas I'm not wanting! I'm also going to start the Insanity! Challenge on Monday so I want to be in a good place come that day.

Fact is you're just going to have to dig deep and stop the gaining in it's tracks. Do a few days of super low carbs to break the Sugar Demon then get back to sleever basics which is Protein first and whatever room you have left eat healthy carbs. Veggies, Fruits, whole grains, legumes... whatever.

As for which workouts are best, I personally prefer cardio. I don't do a lot of weight training and I really don't want to. I gain muscular physique naturally and the muscles I do have I feel are adequate. I like the leaner (perhaps borderline skinny if you will), more toned look myself. So, it just depends what look you're going after, as long as its healthy.

Good luck to you!!

Hi Aoa,

It is so easy to fall back into very bad habits once we hit goal. The trick is to not over do them. AND if you can't control your portions with them, then sadly it's best to not eat them at all. Triggers is something I'm going to have to learn to live without!!

Dorrie is so right, and that 60 Minutes hit on Sugar Toxicity is true. I've always known this and I'm very addicted to it. I'm working to break my habit as we speak. I haven't eaten a solid meal since 5 PM last night. I won't again until 8 AM Friday morning. I'm doing all liquids in between. I'm doing unjury chicken Soup 3x per day, Atkins Advantage 3x per day and some G2 to help with the sugar crashing. I space out 8 Oz servings 4x per day throughout. It helps a lot.

You didn't mention exactly how much you've gained. I haven't gained weight per se, but I have noticed I'm gaining inches in areas I'm not wanting! I'm also going to start the Insanity! Challenge on Monday so I want to be in a good place come that day.

Fact is you're just going to have to dig deep and stop the gaining in it's tracks. Do a few days of super low carbs to break the Sugar Demon then get back to sleever basics which is Protein first and whatever room you have left eat healthy carbs. Veggies, Fruits, whole grains, legumes... whatever.

As for which workouts are best, I personally prefer cardio. I don't do a lot of weight training and I really don't want to. I gain muscular physique naturally and the muscles I do have I feel are adequate. I like the leaner (perhaps borderline skinny if you will), more toned look myself. So, it just depends what look you're going after, as long as its healthy.

Good luck to you!!

Question for you Diva - do you think I should start this sugar tox diet before my surgery? I was thinking it would be a good start to the whole program?? What do you think? I will only start the pre-op diet mid May, so I have time to get this one underway.

I sadly have gained weight, but only about 3 lbs. thing is, I fluctuate like it is no one's business!

I can't seem to get below 210 but it is my fault. I am increasing my exercise routine and revamping my eating habits. I need to stay on this site more because I tend to stay on track when I am here. I left for a few months and just lost it

I was sleeved back in August 2009 and lost a total of 50 kilos by June 2010 and have since gained and lost several times 6 kilos more. I'm on the up at the moment, and struggling.

I didn't realise that once you had started to drink gassy drinks again that it stretches the stomach which cannot then be reversed. I am able to eat huge quantities, most of the time, and graze all day long mainly because I seem to crash a lot!

Any suggestions what to do to get me back on the straight and narrow. I never did do any exercise and I won't kid myself that I will, so that isn't a suggestion, but I still have another 30 kilos to lose and so desperately want to. Any supplements, drinks, shakes or anything in the UK that anyone can recommend, or systems that work?

Desperate!

Emma

There are really no magic answers. Many people try to do liquids again, but find themselves hungry and unable to stick with it.

The best thing you can do is try to limit your carbs , eating only lean meats and green veggies. Go back to the basics of eating Protein first and veggies with whatever room you have left.

I am only 3 weeks out and I lost 25 lbs in the first 10 days and have regained 6 lbs and stayed there for almost a week. I don't know what I am doing wrong but I'm frustrated! I'm only eating mush and trying to be careful about fat, sodium, etc. I'm primarily focused on the proteins and liquids. I don't count each calorie but I'm conscious of them. I've been walking between 1 & 3 miles each day, so I don't get why I'm in this holding pattern. Any ideas anyone?

I am only 3 weeks out and I lost 25 lbs in the first 10 days and have regained 6 lbs and stayed there for almost a week. I don't know what I am doing wrong but I'm frustrated! I'm only eating mush and trying to be careful about fat, sodium, etc. I'm primarily focused on the proteins and liquids. I don't count each calorie but I'm conscious of them. I've been walking between 1 & 3 miles each day, so I don't get why I'm in this holding pattern. Any ideas anyone?

Look up the "three week stall" You sound like you are in it. Most have this stall at around 3 weeks.

Had my surgery 6 months ago, lost 59 lbs I gain between 1 to 4 lbs then lose those again. I just can't get to the 60 lbs mark. My husband had his surgery three weeks after me and he has lost 114 lbs with no gains at all.