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!

Part of me wants to go back and not get down so low, I really restricted my calories for a whole year, I should have been more realistic. I can eat A lot more now... I am up 35 pounds now, it was 40. :-/

Part of me wants to go back and not get down so low, I really restricted my calories for a whole year, I should have been more realistic. I can eat A lot more now... I am up 35 pounds now, it was 40. :-/

do you have an update for us?!

Keep it up.

Part of me wants to go back and not get down so low, I really restricted my calories for a whole year, I should have been more realistic. I can eat A lot more now... I am up 35 pounds now, it was 40. :-/

Have you been on? do you have an update for us????

Just wanted to say congrats on your journey, we have similar stats. And I would be totally happy to just be right where you are, that's 40 more for me to go. I like your approach to things, you have a very realistic view. You give me hope!

Just wanted to say congrats on your journey, we have similar stats. And I would be totally happy to just be right where you are, that's 40 more for me to go. I like your approach to things, you have a very realistic view. You give me hope!

Awesome, good job! And good luck with the last 40! Life is good :-)

Edited January 19, 201412 yr by Sleeve of Steel

Thanks for sharing! Way to go! Another inspiration.

2.5 year pic update!

2.5 year pic update!

How do I follow you I am 1 week out and was feeling like I made the biggest mistake of my life I read your post and now have an entire new outlook I can do this you provided proof I can eat portions of my favorites! Thanks thanks thanks please keep posting your so encouraging! Question, have you eaten pasta?

2.5 year pic update!

hey girlfriend

its been awhile

nice to see you

I/we have all missed you and your "words of wisdom"

thanx for showing your pretty face again

luv seeing updates

shows newbies et al that life can/does continue to be terrific with the sleeve

you work with it, and "it" continues to work with you

keep up the good work

you continue to do so well

cool pic

lets go out and Celebrate "our" success

first glass of Water is on me

kathy

Edited January 22, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

2.5 year pic update!

How do I follow you I am 1 week out and was feeling like I made the biggest mistake of my life I read your post and now have an entire new outlook I can do this you provided proof I can eat portions of my favorites! Thanks thanks thanks please keep posting your so encouraging! Question, have you eaten Pasta?

Don't worry the first entire month sucks totally. (it is soooo worth it in the end I promise) I was misreable. Hang in there. It gets better and better. I usually forget I am sleeved all together. Yes I eat pasta about twice per week. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. !!!

2.5 year pic update!

hey girlfriend

its been awhile

nice to see you

I/we have all missed you and your "words of wisdom"

thanx for showing your pretty face again

luv seeing updates

shows newbies et al that life can/does continue to be terrific with the sleeve

you work with it, and "it" continues to work with you

keep up the good work

you continue to do so well

cool pic

lets go out and celebrate "our" success

first glass of Water is on me

kathy

thank you Kathy you continue to inspire me !!!