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' 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!!!

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

Congrats!! Very exciting!!

Fabulous.....u look fab!

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.

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!!!

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.

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

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

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!

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.

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!! :-)

N what about d portion of food u tolerate

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

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!!

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

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

good luck!! Best thing I have ever done for myself!