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!

2 years post op..

SOS

what pretty pics - wait a minute - is that you???

holy moly bud - you look terrific!!!!!

92 lbs gone, gone, but not forgotten???

i/you/we will always remember where we came from - that way we will enjoy where we am now!!!(did i say that right?? )

we've been "seeing" less and less of you

now i know why!!

eating well, maintaining - enjoying life!!!! way to go!!!!

didn't you tell me once you wore weights on your ankles at the hospitall???

it worked

little cookie dough never killed anyone (yet!!!)

ahhhhh, yet another success story in sleeveland

take care

keep up the good work with maintaining

happy 2nd surgiversary!!!!

kathy

You look great!

I am sorta discouraged now. I started at 264 and I want to to be 130.

I am 186 now and a size 12 and med-large tops and that's not good enough for me. I carb rotate and shock my body and fast and do all the things your supposed to keep the weight coming off but not to be 130 might be so discouraging!

I am so happy you look great and are happy where you are!

You're only 6 months out, I think you are doing fantastic. No reason to give up or be discouraged, it will just go slower now.

OP: You look great! Congratulations. Its always cool to read the long term results.

You're only 6 months out, I think you are doing fantastic. No reason to give up or be discouraged, it will just go slower now.

OP: You look great! Congratulations. Its always cool to read the long term results.

I agree!!

SOS

what pretty pics - wait a minute - is that you???

holy moly bud - you look terrific!!!!!

92 lbs gone, gone, but not forgotten???

i/you/we will always remember where we came from - that way we will enjoy where we am now!!!(did i say that right?? )

we've been "seeing" less and less of you

now i know why!!

eating well, maintaining - enjoying life!!!! way to go!!!!

didn't you tell me once you wore weights on your ankles at the hospitall???

it worked

little cookie dough never killed anyone (yet!!!)

ahhhhh, yet another success story in sleeveland

take care

keep up the good work with maintaining

happy 2nd surgiversary!!!!

kathy

love your posts Kathy!!! Always good to see you here :-)

Wow congrats!

You look terrific sleeve of steel...and apparently are quite the fisherperson.

Great job.

This is a great post! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm only two weeks out and my goal weight is 160-170 lbs. I have been between 130-144 lbs in the past and I don't look good that skinny! I love how I look in the 160-180 range. Your post gave me encouragement as I'm trying to figure what the future will be like. It's good to know that I will be able to increase my calorie count and eat (very little) some desserts and treats. Right now, I'm just focusing on getting as much weight off as possible because I know that we experience the most loss early on in our sleeve journeys. I hope you continue to enjoy your life and congratulations!!

You look terrific sleeve of steel...and apparently are quite the fisherperson.

Great job.

you look fantastic as well!! I like how you have your pic a before and after!

You look terrific sleeve of steel...and apparently are quite the fisherperson.

Great job.

thank you! Your posts are always a good read, and you're an inspiration for me! Yes I am a huge fisher lady :-)

This is a great post! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm only two weeks out and my goal weight is 160-170 lbs. I have been between 130-144 lbs in the past and I don't look good that skinny! I love how I look in the 160-180 range. Your post gave me encouragement as I'm trying to figure what the future will be like. It's good to know that I will be able to increase my calorie count and eat (very little) some desserts and treats. Right now, I'm just focusing on getting as much weight off as possible because I know that we experience the most loss early on in our sleeve journeys. I hope you continue to enjoy your life and congratulations!!

sounds awesome! Not everyone wants/ needs to be very thin, I couldn't be happier ! Keep me posted on your progress !

Congrats, you look great....and HAPPY! Thanks for the inspiration to us newbies!

....... Yes I am a huge fisher lady :-)

I would say you're more of a petite fisher lady.

Sleeve, this was the perfect post for me to read today. I have been having an internal discussion about 'goal' for me lately. I feel great where I am, and would just like to tone up a bit more in the ab area. Prior to surgery I was thinking 130 lbs, but then changed that goal to 140 as at my age & stage I thought it would be more realistic.

I'm with you as far as wanting to be happy with eating this new normal way - not feeling like I'm constantly dieting or battling with food. Thank you for your honest, down to earth and personal insight.

Much appreciated.

Sleeve, this was the perfect post for me to read today. I have been having an internal discussion about 'goal' for me lately. I feel great where I am, and would just like to tone up a bit more in the ab area. Prior to surgery I was thinking 130 lbs, but then changed that goal to 140 as at my age & stage I thought it would be more realistic.

I'm with you as far as wanting to be happy with eating this new normal way - not feeling like I'm constantly dieting or battling with food. Thank you for your honest, down to earth and personal insight.

Much appreciated.

you're welcome!! Reality is: being on a "diet" sucks. Being healthy and normal is possible! I have pretty much weighed the exact same for 11 months with this philosophy. I will not go back to my old ways and gain weight but I am enjoying life and don't have to worry about staying under 1200 calories to weigh 130lbs.

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.