2 years!

[UK Cathy 977]

Well done on your loss and maintenance. I remember your posts when I was pre-op and they were always so sensible and I really liked your attitude to goal weight. I personally have decided on a total wight loss of 100lb which would still leave me in the overweight category but I hope it will be a weight I can maintain and look and feel good at.

[Gardengirl 66]

Wow' date=' time flies! I am 2 years post op... My story: I started in the 260's..... made my very modest weight loss goal (170lbs) in 9 months and have been maintaining fairly easily since, (a few ups and downs!) At one point I was up 7-8 pounds but I am currently holding within 2 pounds of my low weight. I was eating sliders for sure, I caught myself and got back on track with normal eating. I still have hunger, I only lost it for about 4 months. I still have fair restriction, but sliders are almost as easy to eat as before. I eat anywhere between 1500-2000 calories a day to maintain. I don't eat low carb, but I try to fuel my body healthily. Don't get me wrong, I still eat cheezits and cookie dough for dinner sometimes! I drink 2-3 beers per week, and drink sparkling Water everyday, no troubles with carbonation. I bike or slowly jog/ walk a few days a week. Nothing crazy. I have a fairly active job as a RN. I have ZERO loose skin BUT I am 170 pounds, so if i wanted to see 130 pounds I might run into that problem. I wear as size 12 and mediums and some larges. (pre-op I was 2x and 24 easy) I would like to maintain my weight for another year then try to lose 10 more pounds. I am super happy, best decision I have ever made to get the sleeve. I am 30 years old and weigh less today then I did when I was 12 years old!

I am very grateful for this website, I have been on nearly everyday for the past 2 1/2 years, and I will keep coming back to help keep me in track![/quote']

LOVE this post. You look beautiful!! I'm getting sleeved on the 26th and this is very motivational and encouraging!!!

[FishingNurse 1,211]

LOVE this post. You look beautiful!! I'm getting sleeved on the 26th and this is very motivational and encouraging!!!

Congrats!! Very exciting!!

[superchica879 58]

Fabulous.....u look fab!

[playlikeworldchamps 595]

Thanks for the update! It helps us to know that it is possible to maintain without too much struggle. I don't have a goal weight yet. Just going to see how it goes. I have lost 67 and am 67 more from normal BMI. But I am 5-10 so may shoot for about 15 more than that. Who knows. Even a 29.9 BMI may be best I can hope for (32 more lbs). Thanks for sharing your experience.

[FishingNurse 1,211]

Thanks for the update! It helps us to know that it is possible to maintain without too much struggle. I don't have a goal weight yet. Just going to see how it goes. I have lost 67 and am 67 more from normal BMI. But I am 5-10 so may shoot for about 15 more than that. Who knows. Even a 29.9 BMI may be best I can hope for (32 more lbs). Thanks for sharing your experience.

My BMI is about 29 and I am happy as a clam!!!

[Joy00 18]

Wow, time flies! I am 2 years post op... My story: I started in the 260's..... made my very modest weight loss goal (170lbs) in 9 months and have been maintaining fairly easily since, (a few ups and downs!) At one point I was up 7-8 pounds but I am currently holding within 2 pounds of my low weight. I was eating sliders for sure, I caught myself and got back on track with normal eating. I still have hunger, I only lost it for about 4 months. I still have fair restriction, but sliders are almost as easy to eat as before. I eat anywhere between 1500-2000 calories a day to maintain. I don't eat low carb, but I try to fuel my body healthily. Don't get me wrong, I still eat cheezits and cookie dough for dinner sometimes! I drink 2-3 beers per week, and drink sparkling Water everyday, no troubles with carbonation. I bike or slowly jog/ walk a few days a week. Nothing crazy. I have a fairly active job as a RN. I have ZERO loose skin BUT I am 170 pounds, so if i wanted to see 130 pounds I might run into that problem. I wear as size 12 and mediums and some larges. (pre-op I was 2x and 24 easy) I would like to maintain my weight for another year then try to lose 10 more pounds. I am super happy, best decision I have ever made to get the sleeve. I am 30 years old and weigh less today then I did when I was 12 years old!

I am very grateful for this website, I have been on nearly everyday for the past 2 1/2 years, and I will keep coming back to help keep me in track!

Wow u look awesome.

[luckysmomma 407]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

[dantrup 42]

THANKS YOU FOR BEING HEAR FOR US SOON TO BE SLEEVED THANKS AGAN

[MandaPanda 173]

Wow' date=' time flies! I am 2 years post op... My story: I started in the 260's..... made my very modest weight loss goal (170lbs) in 9 months and have been maintaining fairly easily since, (a few ups and downs!) At one point I was up 7-8 pounds but I am currently holding within 2 pounds of my low weight. I was eating sliders for sure, I caught myself and got back on track with normal eating. I still have hunger, I only lost it for about 4 months. I still have fair restriction, but sliders are almost as easy to eat as before. I eat anywhere between 1500-2000 calories a day to maintain. I don't eat low carb, but I try to fuel my body healthily. Don't get me wrong, I still eat cheezits and cookie dough for dinner sometimes! I drink 2-3 beers per week, and drink sparkling Water everyday, no troubles with carbonation. I bike or slowly jog/ walk a few days a week. Nothing crazy. I have a fairly active job as a RN. I have ZERO loose skin BUT I am 170 pounds, so if i wanted to see 130 pounds I might run into that problem. I wear as size 12 and mediums and some larges. (pre-op I was 2x and 24 easy) I would like to maintain my weight for another year then try to lose 10 more pounds. I am super happy, best decision I have ever made to get the sleeve. I am 30 years old and weigh less today then I did when I was 12 years old!

I am very grateful for this website, I have been on nearly everyday for the past 2 1/2 years, and I will keep coming back to help keep me in track![/quote']

You look so happy and that is the point isn't it? I would love to be 170. I don't ever think I could imagine myself at 130-140. Congratulations!!!!

As someone who was sleeved 1 week ago, this is very inspiring! Thank you!

[abetterme4.2 268]

I remember several months ago when I was contemplating surgery. I came across your post you had posted at 1 year. It 'stuck' with me because, at that time, it was one of the first success stories I had read ( for 1+ years).

You've done amazing and look fabulous. I love your outlook and attitude.

Continue to "rock your sleeve" and enjoy your happiness.

[FishingNurse 1,211]

I remember several months ago when I was contemplating surgery. I came across your post you had posted at 1 year. It 'stuck' with me because, at that time, it was one of the first success stories I had read ( for 1+ years).

You've done amazing and look fabulous. I love your outlook and attitude.

Continue to "rock your sleeve" and enjoy your happiness.

very cool, its weird how some peoples stories stick with us!! :-)

[yashi 5]

N what about d portion of food u tolerate

I have completed an ear n think can eat more then before

[FishingNurse 1,211]

N what about d portion of food u tolerate

I have completed an ear n think can eat more then before

My portions vary, but typically for a meal:

1 cup of raisin bran with 3/4 cup of milk

1 large slice of toast with Peanut Butter and a half a banana cut on top.

4oz chicken breast

1 medium slice of pizza

1 6 inch sub way minus half the bread

1 easy mac cup (eeek!)

2 eggs with 1/2 an english muffin

almost an entire small fast food burger.

just examples!!

[Justkeepswimming37 31]

Congrats! You look great! I am just starting this journey and hope to be reporting such great success in 2 years too.