I have heard a lot of people use the refrain "it gets better". My question is, does it get good? Also, is dehydration an ongoing battle after you reach your weight goal?

Hi Dan, I'm 3.5 years post op. YES!! It really does get better. I noticed that about 6 months post op I started to feel more normal but my sleeve did keep me in check big time. I just didn't feel tired or sick all the time. To be perfectly honest I doubted I did the right thing for the first two months post op because I just had a general feeling of unwellness and it was very difficult to get all of my Fluid oz in and my Protein.

As far as dehydration, yes it can continue to be a problem if you don't stay diligent with getting your daily allowance in. About 6-8 cups per day, every day for the rest of your life. As long as you stay on top of it though it's not a problem at all.

Good luck!

I have heard a lot of people use the refrain "it gets better". My question is, does it get good? Also, is dehydration an ongoing battle after you reach your weight goal?

I have heard a lot of people use the refrain "it gets better". My question is, does it get good? Also, is dehydration an ongoing battle after you reach your weight goal?

Hey Dan!! It is not only 'good' - it's great! I'll be four years out on June 11th and for the first time in my adult life, I am in control, food is not. I feel like I eat like a naturally thin person. I feel NO guilt, ever. Nothing other than carbonation is off limits. There are things I CHOOSE not to eat or not to eat often, but it's my choice. I've made lifestyle changes that are forever, there is no end date with what we've done.

I was diligent, rigid and very, very strict with myself until I reached goal. I was at goal, my goal, six months after surgery. I've been maintaining at or below goal since December 2010. I weigh daily, I log all my food, I weigh and/or measure all my food when I'm at home.....and last but not least, I attend support group meetings.

Dehydration was my biggest fear when I first had surgery. At first it was impossible to get all the liquid in that was required. Eventually I could, it does get easier. Now, I drink Water, ice tea, coffee and for extra Protein, I drink 2 cups of skim milk every day. No problems now, so hang in there!!!! Good luck!

Edited March 18, 201412 yr by StratusPhr

I'm 2.5 years out (almost) and yes it does get better. Not for me, but at least its less worse than in the beginning.