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'm 4 years 7 months out. I'd be lying if I said I eat correctly all the time. I regained about 27 pounds somewhere around end of year three. Lost all my regain using 5:2 Intermittent Fasting. In the last 8 months, I've allowed myself to add back about 15 pounds so tightening up and gaining control and utilizing 5:2 again. With that said, you just have to keep in mind that this is a TOOL not a easy fix. Like it was said, sliders ALWAYS slide and ANYBODY gains weight eating junk!

I started out at 255 and got down to 172... My goal was 165, but I looked and felt good at 172... It's been two years and I am now at 192, and not happy about it at all... I am eating (usually) within MyFitness Pal caloric intake (1300 cal per day) but not able to lose weight - I know I need to bump up my exercise but my primary "thing" was walking and my weight gain has exacerbated my plantar fasciitis and just routine walking is painful... (I know, excuses)... I felt so good when I lost the weight, but can't seem to get in sync again... I would like to try the 5:2 fast plan, but usually when I get really hungry I get jittery and light headed... Could I do the whole fast day using protein shakes? I need to do something to kickstart my weight loss...

I started out at 255 and got down to 172... My goal was 165, but I looked and felt good at 172... It's been two years and I am now at 192, and not happy about it at all... I am eating (usually) within MyFitness Pal caloric intake (1300 cal per day) but not able to lose weight - I know I need to bump up my exercise but my primary "thing" was walking and my weight gain has exacerbated my plantar fasciitis and just routine walking is painful... (I know, excuses)... I felt so good when I lost the weight, but can't seem to get in sync again... I would like to try the 5:2 fast plan, but usually when I get really hungry I get jittery and light headed... Could I do the whole fast day using protein shakes? I need to do something to kickstart my weight loss...

the idea behind the 5:2 is keeping eating as normal as possible... that makes it easier to stick with. A protein shake now and then, no problem, but try to make it NOT look like a diet, because as we all know, diets dont work very well... they are just to hard to stick too! Do watch the 5:2 documentary.... it explanes a lot... and the fast diet web site has lots of good ideas for food plans as well.

I am a week after surgery. I have lost 2 lbs. I had better hopes.

I am a week after surgery. I have lost 2 lbs. I had better hopes.

First off, many people GAIN weight the first week. So you are ahead of the game. I came home 10 pounds heavier than when I went in.... its the IV. I suggest you let your body do its "thang" and cut the worry about the numbers at this point. There will be stalls, there will be slow downs.... just follow your plan and it will end up in the right place in the end.

Thanks!

Newbies... Relax... Key your took do it's job and don't obsess over the numbers in a scale. Follow your plan, step on a scale once every couple weeks... Measure once a month... It will happen..

Now I have been sleeved over 2 years.. I lost a boat load (287 to 115) and an currently struggling with a 15 pound weight gain. Don't sound like much, however it seems to be a huge difference in clothes. At 115 for over a year, a size 2; to a size 10????? In a matter of 3-4 months??? This is the craziest thing ever!

Sorry, just needed to vent.

Not key your took... Let your tool... Lol

fawnb71

How did you lose so much weight with the sleeve-that is amazing?

What's your secret-what do you typically eat in a day?

I was sleeved 1 1/2 years ago and have only loist 85 lbs

ALMOST 5 YEARS OUT!!

Long story short. Sleeved April 2010 went from 230s to 108 at my lowest. Stayed steady from year 2-3. After 3 years out stayed steady at 118 for another year. Now year 4-5 I am 128. Now take into account I workout at least 4-5 days a week including weight training & running 7-10 miles a week. I do believe some of the weight gain is muscle. I went from a 0/2 to a 6/8 now. I used to drop pounds just breathing. Now I have to work really hard. Bottom line eating better & working out is the only key. I vowed to never return to my previous weight. Ever. Stay strong everyone!!

Btw: I am 4'11 & 37 years old. With 2 children. I also wanted to add that the number on the scale isn't what I fully look at. Yes I may have been 108 lbs at one point but I looked like skin hanging on bones. Now I am happy looking healthy & strong. I have worked through many aches & pains working out & running. From ankles, knees & hips.

Edited January 17, 201511 yr by girly.girl

Thats what I do NOT understand. I struggle harder because im older, have a ton of difficulty with arthritis dont take pain relievers and was just dx'd with piriformis syndrome. OUCH. Wt 197.8. Damn

I tried to post yesterday but don't see my comments. Oh well. My story is that I'm now 6 years out as of Jan 9. I don't struggle with weight at all. I started at around 240 and am now 136/137 at 5'7. I wear a size 4 with no changes. I have even been through menopause during this last few years with no weight gain. I don't kill myself with exercise but I do lift weights and have for 20 years and do light cardio. It's just not necessary to do more to maintain. Also, I eat a plant based diet so the majority of my intake is carbs. I've also had 2 rounds of plastics. The first one was 4 1/2 years ago and the second a year later. I just think this is where my body wants to be. I do suffer from autoimmune arthritis and osteoarthritis and need knee replacements but I'm not ready for that yet. I'm actually afraid I'll lose more weight with a big surgery.

Laura

To what do u attribute your long term success? Were you ever an emotional eater? Im also having trouble posting

Yes will gain affer the surgery 5-10 pound because I fall out of

the gym

Edited January 18, 201511 yr by bgirl48

Viiki30

I followed my docs plan with slight variation. He wanted 3 meals 2 shakes a at. I did 6 small meals a day. It was the only way I could get enough protein in. I had a hard time with any shake or protein powder made into a shake.

The biggest thing during the losing, no matter how slow you are losing, remembering that it isn't always the number on the scale. Inches and how you feel in your clothes means more.

As for that icky powder... Learning to cook with it helped a great deal