Hi fellow sleevers. I've been feeling pretty sad and down lately when it comes to my sleeve. I'm still losing weight, although slowly, but I'm not complaining about that. I've tried a 6" from subway a few times now. I can eat the whole thing. And yes, just because I can doesn't mean I have to. But I am just alarmed by the capacity of my stomach based on this. At 4 months I started noticing I could eat more. This does include the bread on the sandwich. I just expected to not be able to fit that much food in my sleeve especially not this early on. Is anyone else in the same boat? If my capacity stayed at this amount forever I wouldn't mind, but I imagine it is just going to continue to increase. so sad...all that money. I don't regret my sleeve, just feeling sad and depressed right now. Is this way too much for those of you at about 5 months out? Or does this seem normal? Certainly doesn't seem normal to me.....

I'm still measuring and recording my intake, but I will say I'm hungry more now, I think the ghrelin is coming back. I say that because was always over heated and sweaty before surgery and after surgery I was cold all the time but the last couple of weeks (no matter what the weather) I'm hot and sweaty all over again.

I'm still measuring and recording my intake' date=' but I will say I'm hungry more now, I think the ghrelin is coming back. I say that because was always over heated and sweaty before surgery and after surgery I was cold all the time but the last couple of weeks (no matter what the weather) I'm hot and sweaty all over again.[/quote']

Ghrelin controls body temp too? I'm a hot, sweaty mess just getting dressed! I'm looking forward to being coldddd

Hi fellow sleevers. I've been feeling pretty sad and down lately when it comes to my sleeve. I'm still losing weight' date=' although slowly, but I'm not complaining about that. I've tried a 6" from subway a few times now. I can eat the whole thing. And yes, just because I can doesn't mean I have to. But I am just alarmed by the capacity of my stomach based on this. At 4 months I started noticing I could eat more. This does include the bread on the sandwich. I just expected to not be able to fit that much food in my sleeve especially not this early on. Is anyone else in the same boat? If my capacity stayed at this amount forever I wouldn't mind, but I imagine it is just going to continue to increase. so sad...all that money. I don't regret my sleeve, just feeling sad and depressed right now. Is this way too much for those of you at about 5 months out? Or does this seem normal? Certainly doesn't seem normal to me..... [/quote']

Without the bread??? Well that's mostly mean meat and veggies right?? Not bad. And you're still losing

I'm 6 months post-op. I am experiencing feeling hungry again & being able to eat more. I notice that there seem to be a lot of variables though. For example, if I start my day with food instead of Fluid I can eat more at Breakfast (a whole NY bagel as opposed to a half). Nobody needs to tell me that I shouldn't be eating bagels. I know. I think Laura is right. This seems to be where some hard work begins. I am happy with my results 6 months out, but I have to make better choices. This week I have been dealing with the return of PMS cravings. It's been hard because I haven't really had cravings before now, but I have been wanting ice cream all week! I haven't had any & am feeling cranky as a result.

Just keep hanging on & try to find what works best for you. I am in the same situation. Like I said, I notice that when I drink more regularly I have less capacity for food. I still follow the rule of no drinking 30 minutes before or after meals. I avoid foods that easily slide through my sleeve (like Cheetos). Sometimes I just serve myself 6 oz of tofu, vegetables & rice but don't eat anymore even if I think that I'm still hungry. It's trial & error. The sleeve is a tool & I guess this is kind of like we just got our training wheels taken off. You're not alone & we can all do this!

Ghrelin controls body temp too? I'm a hot' date=' sweaty mess just getting dressed! I'm looking forward to being coldddd[/quote']

The hypothalamus in the brain controls body temp.

The hypothalamus in the brain controls body temp.

http://m.eje-online.org/content/162/6/1059.full

If you like subway and you must have it, ask for it scooped. They will take the guts out of the bread for you saving you a ton of calories and carbs!

http://m.eje-online.org/content/162/6/1059.full

Well, I'm glad we all can help answer questions. Ik that the hypo controls it, but now I c that ghelin can affect the hypo as well. Thx

omg ! my boss used to make fun of me bc i was cold all the time too !!

Well' date=' I'm glad we all can help answer questions. Ik that the hypo controls it, but now I c that ghelin can affect the hypo as well. Thx[/quote']

Sorry I was juggling these ingrates here (my kids) and trying to find a suitable answer..

But if you guys do a search here on being cold or freezing you will see it happens to a lot of people.

Sorry I was juggling these ingrates here (my kids) and trying to find a suitable answer..

But if you guys do a search here on being cold or freezing you will see it happens to a lot if people.

I hope! Lol

I worry I'm going to be one of those people that can still eat like a cow' date=' even with their sleeve. I'm only a week out and I can already drink liquids pretty quickly and can gulp with no pain. I'm really looking forward to solid foods so I can feel the restraint of my sleeve![/quote']

I thought the same first, I could drink pretty easily, as soon as I got to solids, I really began to feel the restriction. Actually the purée phase.

I have tried all kinds of foods, it's amazing how different foods fill you up quicker than others.

The one thing I do is make better choices around my food.

could you just get a Subway salad instead of a sandwich? then you won't be tempted to eat the bread and it will fill you up as much, if not more, with healthy fiber.

Hi jennlg2! I hope you're feeling more positive today. Firstly I'd like to point out that you're still losing weight and that's the most important thing. Second, my two cents, try and stay away from fast food joints..they're bad for you. And lastly, when at all possible have your homemade "go to" easy foods on hand whether its tuna..protein bar..ricotta bake lol..anything! If you're going to fill a largish sleeve fill it with protein. I got that advice from a nice lady on this site.

I'm almost five weeks out and can eat everything and it seems a lot of it :-( I was feeling really sad and cheated that the sleeve wasn't restricting me like advertised! I had head hunger but now I recognize the difference and know that I actually get hungry..total bummer..and to top it off I haven't lost any weight since one week post op and even gained two pounds this week. But you know what!? The sleeve is a tool. We need to learn how to use it, take advantage of it and most importantly CONTROL OUR MINDS AND ACTIONS! It's hard..it's a downer but it's up to you too make it work :-)

I'm totally pms and wanting to eat everything in sight..I'm going to eat tuna and cheese instead. Tomorrow? I don't know but for this bit of hunger..I'm in control? Lol!

Good luck and thank all of you for listening and helping :-)

^ I am in the same position. I can literally eat much more than I expected. I tracked it for 2 days via myfitness pal and saw that on those 2 days where I ate to fullness (not stuffed) I ate close to 1400cals!! So after those 2 days I went back to my normal 650-800ish cals.

You are definitely correct in stating that we must have control over our minds and actions. I can't rely on Mother Natures hunger cues because I am often tricked by Father Time's quick and instant head hunger, which is then followed by Baby Slumber (NAP!) So, I must be very aware of what I am putting into my mouth and savor each bite slowly in order to conquer the partial beast that remains inside of me.