Hi all! I am still a newbie. My seminar isn't until 2/21. I have a question for those of you that are post-op, or even pre-op if you know the answer. Will there ever come a time when you can eat "normal" again. For example, after sleeve surgery, do we all have to avoid certain food and drink for the rest of our lives, or can we eat and drink everything we do pre-op, just much smaller quantities?? I am definitely a "foodie" (like I'm sure most of us are, that's how we got in the shape we are in LOL!), and to be honest, to have to go the rest of my life with a restricted diet is concerning and, frankly, depressing to me!! Any input from any of you is greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing!

That's good to know however I met someone who's sleeve stretched due to drinking beer and soda and now she is going to undergo a bypass. She's so angry at herself for going against doctors advice. I actually have met others that had the same problem in the support group. My doctor says absolutely no beer or soda again. I don't think I want to chance it.

That's good to know however I met someone who's sleeve stretched due to drinking beer and soda and now she is going to undergo a bypass. She's so angry at herself for going against doctors advice. I actually have met others that had the same problem in the support group. My doctor says absolutely no beer or soda again. I don't think I want to chance it.

My guess is she may have had beer and soda and gained due to the calories, not stretching her sleeve cause of this. But I totally understand where you are coming from, and respect that you don't want to take that risk.

Possibly! But according to her the doctor said her sleeve was stretched. I wish it were not the case because I love the taste of beer but still not enough then a size 8 dress!!! Who knows. Although my NUT has confirmed this is a very real risk. ????

I am so glad to read all these posts- I too am a foodie and have had similar concerns as I approach surgery- thank you for the reassurance!

Oh and congratulations Sleeve of Steel on your little one. That's awesome!! When are you due?

I am 18 months post op and I drink 2-3 sparkling waters per day and before I got knocked up about 3 beers per week. Its not against my surgeons guidelines I have no problems tolerating them and this has not and will not stretch my sleeve. I made goal in 9 months and maintained until now!

+1 on this. I started drinking the occasional beer at 3 months. I drink several a week now. I still made goal in 5 months, and at 7 months I am below my target and so trying to gain a few pounds back. My Dr and NUT say that stretching a sleeve is nearly impossible. I never cease to be amazed at the inconsistent and contradictory advice we get from our professionals. You would think there would actually be some science written down someplace.

My wife had a bypass 10 years ago and never got anywhere near the weight loss she desired. But that was because she ate around the surgery. I'd guess that is a lot more common than stretching sleeves.