Hi, Its been a really long time since I have been on here but right now I really need support. I had my sleeve one year ago Sept. I lost slowly the first 3 or 4 months but lost in total 45 lbs. I have stayed the exact same weight since Jan. I was able to eat with no complications within a few weeks after surgery. The fact that I haven't lost any more weight since then is so frustrating. I now find myself getting back into old habits of eating food that I shouldn't and weighed myself today to find that I have gained 5 lbs back. I just sat on the floor and started crying, I feel like such a failure. I don't want to give up but I don't know what else to do. I had such high hopes before I had the surgery and couldn't wait to be skinny but I weigh 211 and am not even close to my goal. Any words of wisdom or ideas to get this weight loss started again would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Summer.

What would you do different if you could do it all over again?

That does sound very frustrating. Did you continue on the prescribed diet after the first 3-4 months, exercise? Have you talked to your surgeon, nutritionist? Good luck and try to start back on your pre op diet or the protein and veggies if you can make yourself.

Hi honey! START OVER! Do a week of liquids and a week of mushies to reset yourself. Measure your portions and fix your meals on a small plate. Try to watch your sugar/carb intake. Healthy protein first. Eat small meals every 2 hours. Lots of protein, lowfat foods, and veggies. Cut out any sugary drinks... drink water with crystal light. Throw in a little exercise. Do not eat after 6 pm. Use your TOOL!!! You can do it girl! YOU CAN DEFINITELY DO IT!!!!! We are all here to support you! I have been there... I had a failed lapband and gained weight back that I had lost. But you can turn this around and keep losing and you will be so happy! KEEP YOUR FAITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i just heard about this the other day. Google "pouch test" and see where that takes you

I am right there with you. I had my surgery March 25. I've only lost about 35 pounds since the surgery. I've been trying to lose about 5 pounds now for two months. It just wont go away. I thought maybe I wasnt eating enough so I started to eat a little more, didn't make a difference. I joined a gym, I have been almost very day for at least two weeks, no difference. I try to drink more water, and more protein drinks, no difference. I dont know what to do, it is very depressing. I am stuck and never thought that I would be stuck like this so soon after having the surgery and thought I would have lost more by now. I use myfitnesspal to track everything, so I know what I'm taking in and know what calories I am burning. I just don't get it. I will support you Summer anyway I can because I am in the same boat, but right now to me I feel like Im on a sinking ship.

@ Summer,I totally understand what you are going through. Its like my worst fear came true. The fear of being that one, who surgery didnt work for. It has been over a year and my total weight loss has been 65 lbs. Some may say Great that's awesome. But to me its very disappointing. At first I thought I was a slow loser but now I just feel like a loser. To go through so much for so little just seems to frustrate me. I wish that I could have come on and given you words of wisdom. But im here to say "You are not alone".

I'm only 3wks out of sleeve & already feel like a failure, feel like my surgery didn't work, because i feel like I'm not getting full as soon as i should & still want to eat all the time.

Nana v make sure you get you protein and liquids in eat and drink this until u get ful eventually your brain will catch up with your stomach. Just keep eating the right foods and keep hydrated. Take it one day at a time. You can do it.