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[CT Fats 82]

Hey Guys

Sorry I haven't been around in a while, been swamped with school work and marriage plans

(she got me). Anyway a quick update, have lost 120lbs and trying to maintain at goal of 180 though I could probably do another few I feel comfy at 180 and I don't want to be a really small guy. But my question pertains to restriction. I have always had great restriction, but lately I have been able to eat more. Granted its been 7 months and I expected some expansion but last night I was able to eat a whole subway 6 inch including bread and veggies and was full not stuffed! Just wondering how you success story guys have had this much change after this amount of time? Thanks

[massindex 346]

Could I eat a 6" subway? Maybe... I don't eat bread since the sleeve so I wouldn't try it. I eat more now than before and pretty much anything I want. My self-control is much better, not perfect but definitely better.

[CT Fats 82]

Thanks for the input! I was just wondering how far past capacity of others I had. I also low carbed for the last 7months under 30grams a day, but Im actually losing more weight than I planned to so I upped carbs and calories to maintain where I am now, BTW I still keep losing even with the added carbs!~

[MegInNOLA 531]

CT, my husband is also a sleever, and he is able to eat a lot more than I can. He eats "regular-sized" meals, like normal-weight people would eat, and has from almost the beginning of his post-op time. I don't think you have to worry about it--sounds like you're doing just fine with your current plan. And congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

[emily_0192010 168]

Hey Congrats on how well you've been doing! I can't eat the entire 6 inch sub including the bread, but I could minus the bread. Bread still hits me like a rock! Are you a taller guy? I'm pretty sure that could affect the size of your stomach from the very beginner because your organs will be longer than a shorty like me (5'2"). I know I've read on here before some guys saying they could eat a whole sandwich and then some at a further point out. I think you're fine, especially since you are in maintenance already

Congrats on getting married!!!

[june13sleever 223]

Depending on the day I could possibly eat a six inch. I don't think I would try, but yesterday I ate a medium piece of pizza with no problem. You are able to eat more so you just have to eat dense protein...that always does the trick

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I can eat a 6 inch with veggies minus the top of the bread. Sounds normal and reasonable.

[Lissa 2,631]

CT! I'm so happy to see you!! Yeah, she got you, but you're lucky to have her too, which I'm sure you know! I can't speak to the restriction (or lack thereof) because bread still kicks my butt. However, I wanted to say congrats and welcome home!

[Anakin Jay 39]

at 4 months out, I can eat a 12 inch subway sub if it's just meat (not veggies).... but I'm retardedly stuffed. The few times I've gone to subway, I ate half a foot long, waited 3-4 hours then ate the other half.

I have a feeling my stomach is longer than most people's though... pre-op I could eat an entire stuffed crust pizza by myself and not be stuffed, just be "satisfied"... I've eaten 3 subway subs in one sitting before.

So to be super stuffed after eating 1 suits me just fine... i just have to be a little more disciplined than most on here until I lose the weight.

[coops 1,790]

Hey CT Fats,

glas you've popped back!

At 22mths+ I can eat between 6-9oz of food and that, is very similar to what I could eat at 8mths - so over the last year nothing much has changed with my restriction... sounds to me like you are 'there'!

Congrats on an amazing weight loss and getting to goal, that is a brilliant achievement - you've lost another person!

Oh and congrats on the wedding plans too... will this be a photo opportunity?? =]

Let us know how maintance goes!

[CT Fats 82]

CT! I'm so happy to see you!! Yeah, she got you, but you're lucky to have her too, which I'm sure you know! I can't speak to the restriction (or lack thereof) because bread still kicks my butt. However, I wanted to say congrats and welcome home!

Thank you! Its been too long def. I am lucky and HAPPY. Great to see you kickin butt and taking names.

Hey CT Fats,

glas you've popped back!

At 22mths+ I can eat between 6-9oz of food and that, is very similar to what I could eat at 8mths - so over the last year nothing much has changed with my restriction... sounds to me like you are 'there'!

Congrats on an amazing weight loss and getting to goal, that is a brilliant achievement - you've lost another person!

Oh and congrats on the wedding plans too... will this be a photo opportunity?? =]

Let us know how maintance goes!

I think I kept you guys waiting long enough. Gonna post B&A pics tonite. Thanks for the kind words!

[Lissa 2,631]

I can't wait for the pics!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Yes, it's normal to be able to eat more as time goes on.

I am at 3 years. I ate a whole 6" once. Most of the time, I can't finish the last little bit and eat about 3/4 of it.

Plus if you're a man, your sleeve is probably longer because you're taller.

Don't worry. It's normal to stretch a bit as time goes on. It won't stretch too much though!

[lsereno 2,525]

I ate a 6" inch on whole wheat with bbq chicken, lettuce, Tomato, and BBQ Sauce the other day. Normally I can't eat all the bread, but for some reason I could that day. I am 1 yr. out. I agree with others, may stretch a bit, but if you stick with dense Protein and avoid too many noshes between meals, it won't be a problem.

Good to see you back on the board!

Lynda

[Indymom 132]

Congrats on the engagement and hitting goal!! Like some of the others, I can eat the meat from a 6-inch sub with veggies and half the bread . . . sounds like you are doing just fine.