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[longhorn 11]

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!

+1.

I'm 2 1/2 years out. My sleeve has stretched. I can eat a 6 inch Subway fairly easily. In fact, I've been surprised how much I can eat in general. I won't scare you with the details. I can't 'pig out'. But I eat normal sized meals. You could not tell I had a sleeve by watching me eat. My weight maintenance does not come from eating less. It comes from my exercise program. I still have the throttle mechanism on gluttony thanks to the sleeve. But there is no question I could gain weight easily if not exercising or being careful.

The sleeve was a magic cure for the first year. After that it has been hard work, better habits, and a healthy paranoia about gaining the weight back.