I am 7 moths post op and down 85 lbs. Couldnt be happier with my choice.

I keep seeing posts where people are concered with stretching their sleeve. I was told once that the portion of the remaining stomach is mainly muscular and very difficult to stretch it out, not that it can't happen but not to the degree where our stomachs once were. Has anyone heard this and do you know of any sleevers that have gained a significant amount back and how much?

I don't know of a Gastric Sleeve stomach being stretched, but was told by my doctor's office that can happen if you eat too much at one time, like eat only a maximum of 4 ounces at a time. You can drink more, like 8 ounces. I do know of one lady that had the gastric bypass and lost a couple hundred pounds and then she gained it all back! So, be careful of calories and the amount of food at a time. Eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks.

It does stretch with time. I think most people eat more than 4 oz. when they are further out. I know I do. Typical dinner for me is 3 oz. Protein, 1/2 cup veggies, and 1/3 cup starch, such as potato, noodles, or rice.

Calorie intake and weight regain can occur rapidly if you don't choose the right foods. High fat, high sugar foods such as potato chips, buttered popcorn, Cookies, candy, and cake can really add up. Ditto for high fat/sugar drinks such as Mocha Frapacchinos, milkshakes, or sodas.

And weight regain can creep up on you. I set a top bounce weight of 140. If I see 140 on the scale (and I have!) I cut back till I'm at 137.

Lynda