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Feel like my surgery "expired" at 1 year

I was sleeved in January 2013 and lost a total of 80 pounds in the first 12 months. Even lost through the holidays last year. But since I hit my 1 year mark over 6 months ago, NOTHING. I've even gained a few pounds and have to get tough to drop them back off. I don't even feel like I had surgery. And lately I'm SO hungry. Ugh!

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I agree with you all im almpst three years out i m hungry all the time and always thinking of food I have gain 50 plds back in this past year and I have my self to blame I really wanna get back on track lose 10 to 15 plds a month till im back at 190 then wanna be 160 by my birthday in july team motivation im really plz help me if yall have any advice I refused to go back fo were I came from im full time mom and is in school..

I agree with you all im almpst three years out i m hungry all the time and always thinking of food I have gain 50 plds back in this past year and I have my self to blame I really wanna get back on track lose 10 to 15 plds a month till im back at 190 then wanna be 160 by my birthday in july team motivation im really plz help me if yall have any advice I refused to go back fo were I came from im full time mom and is in school..

I don't want to be a downer, but I couldn't lose 10-15 pounds a month during my first 6 months after surgery... I would however get back on track, and lose as fast or slow as you do... and keep on it- forever. You still have your "tool" eat protein first, dont drink with meals, keep track of weight and calories... and add some exercise. I have found 5:2 very helpful for re-losing and maintaining as well. I know you can do it, just no need to rush... or set yoursef up for a fall, you are here for the long run.

Thanks

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Go to this site support@livingafterwls.com

this is an email address... remove the support@ part first?....

Personally I do low carb, high fat, and I'm never hungry. I don't exercise much beyond a half hour walk each day. I Keep carbs below 20 g per meal, 60 per day. Those of you having trouble with hunger might give low carb a try.

I agree on the owner carb

Low carb. Hate auto correct

  • 3 weeks later...

I'm always curious to hear from those who had 80 or less pounds to lose. I was sleeved 5/5/14. Starting weight 206, now152. My weight loss has stalled and I lost ZeRo this past month. Is this normal? I know everyone is different but I feel like I need a point of reference. As for my diet I stay around 1000 cal/day, 50 protein and 45-65oz of water. Plus... Alcohol. I do consume it but I work out at least 3x/week. Thoughts? My one year is close and I really need to lose 30 more lbs to be at my goal

I am not strictly low carb but I do avoid added sugars. If I keep them below 25g a day I am much less hungry. I do not count sugar that is naturally occurring such as I. Fruit, milk etc.

I also avoid processed carbs and try to keep bread, potatoes in check. I am no longer trying to lose but I know from experience that if I bloat up I need to be careful with carbs. If you are struggling go a few days strictly off carbs sort of like Atkins induction to kill the cravings and get back on track.

  • 1 month later...

Mine expired around 6 months. I maintain around my current weight, with very little thought, ever since then. I'm happy to be 90# smaller, but I still technically have 85# to go. I've tried rebooting, starving, calorie zig-zagging, carb loading, Keto diet, and I also workout 6-7 days a week (10-ish workouts/week), but to no avail. I've just given up & accepted that this is what I am.

I had my surgery 10/12. I went from 266 to 213. 213 was July 2013. I gained 10lbs, we went through a major move and lived in hotel for 2 months. Then we found out we were having a baby. I got back up to 260. I am still 260 baby was born 10 months ago. I have tried shakes, low carb I lost 10 gained it back. The difference for me is I was working out 5-6 days away post sleeve. Now not so much. I have a lot of excuses why and will get back because I do enjoy working out.... In the meantime I have an appt for upper gi tomorrow so dr can check sleeve.

I also am struggling. I am 18 months post off. The 1st year 165 melted off. This last 6 months I have only lost 30 pounds. I have had to fight for every pound. I still have 35 or 40 pounds to go. I am hungry again and feel like I can eat a lot. It's a struggle but I am hanging in there. I now realize that this was only a tool And its a struggle everyday....i will make it happen and not gain the weight back!

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