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I'm confused where some are getting the idea that the sleeve doesn't stretch..you know the sleeve is your stomach and your stomach can stretch back out if you do not eat properly, many doctors have advised of this.

As to how I got to the weight I was when I only ate when I was hungry, are you under the impression that every overweight person does nothing but eat all day therefore that is why they are overweight? I only ate when I was hungry, usually only 1 or 2 meals a day, when I did eat it wouldn't be something considered healthy by any means, but I actually didn't eat a lot. Despite what some people think your genes can play a lot in regards to your weight, all the women in my family have been overweight and it definitely didn't have anything to do with over eating.

My sister lost all her weight by starving herself, taking all kinds of crap and working out all the time, she went about it the unhealthy way. She lost it all about 8 years ago, but it's a daily struggle for her to keep it off. She's become a health freak and still hardly eats but she gained some of it back and it's a struggle to maintain what she is.

Sleeves don't stretch. Your capacity will increase as the swelling goes down leading many people to believe that they've stretched their sleeves.

When a sleeve is done, most of the stretchy part, or the fundus, is cut out, leaving the muscle. The muscle will not stretch. The fundus that is left over could stretch a bit if too much is left behind and there is a pattern of chronic overeating/abuse but that would be a lot of work and take quite a bit of time.

Where do I get this idea? Via the multiple surgeons I visited and the research I did for the 2 years prior to my surgery. Also, at almost two years out, I've had no increase in capacity. I can eat 1/4-1/2 cup max.

Where did I say I think overweight people sit around and eat all day? I simply asked how one would get to over 300 pounds eating only when hungry. I was a fat person, too. I've lots of fat friends and family. I know how it happened to each of us. :)

What was your typical daily diet? I'm curious.

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I used to only eat when I was hungry. I could literally go all day without eating. It got me morbidly obese because my body held onto every calorie. Now I eat 3 meals regularly and a snack if needed. So far I have never had a stall.

I've read you say this before. I'm genuinely curious what your daily menu was typically that got you to this point. :)
coffee in AM. dinner probably Pasta with sauce and veg, or a pizza. Too much bread/sandwiches on the go. WAAAY too much cheese. It really was 50% disordered eating and 50% health issues. Tumor plus early onset menopause to name just a few. Although I was a vegetarian for years, I cleaned up my diet about 4/5 years ago as my allergies progressively got worse. Joined a gym. 3mths after joining gym & quitting soda, swollen feet went down. I got sick less, but still got sick. I got facial shingles. I gained and lost the same 35 -50lbs over the course of 3 years.

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Thank you for this information. I also stopped losing at the 3 week mark and I'm freaking out! It's hard to understand how you could not be losing weight when you're eating so little. I was able to hear from my nutritionist that this is common and it's important to get in as much Protein as you can to prevent your body from going into "starvation mode". Apparently this is where your body holds onto everything it can. Having this surgery has been one of the biggest mental struggles I've ever had so it's helpful to hear I'm not the only one going through this!

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I used to only eat when I was hungry. I could literally go all day without eating. It got me morbidly obese because my body held onto every calorie. Now I eat 3 meals regularly and a snack if needed. So far I have never had a stall.

I've read you say this before. I'm genuinely curious what your daily menu was typically that got you to this point. :)

coffee in AM. dinner probably Pasta with sauce and veg, or a pizza. To much bread/sandwiches on the go. WAAAY too much cheese. It really was 50% disordered eating and 50% health issues. Tumor plus early onset menopause to name just a few. Although I was a vegetarian for years, I cleaned up my diet about 4/5 years ago as my allergies progressively got worse. Joined a gym. 3mths after joining gym & quitting soda, swollen feet went down. However I got sick less, but still got sick. I got facial shingles. I gained and lost the same 35 -50lbs over the course of 3 years.

Ack! I "liked" it for your response, not for your health issues. :D

Thank you for answering a personal question candidly. You know me well enough to know that if I was being judgey, I'd have included a LOT more sarcasm. ;) :D

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Do you have a Nutritionist your surgeon set you up with? I guarantee the people who have had successful weight loss ate or eat every 2- 4 hours to keep their metabolism and energy up. You need to be getting at least 500 calories right now and eventually work your way up to 800-1000 months down the road. You do not have a normal body anymore. You have to pack as much nutrition you can into your little tummy to make it count, or frankly your body will suffer. You also will not lose weight to your potential. And NO, your sleeve will not stretch.

You said you only ate when you were hungry before. Well, here you are 3 weeks out from WLS, so obviously it wasn't working for you. Now is the time to listen to people who have been there and do what you need to do to make this surgery work for you. Or not. Your choice.

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@@tnf0920

Do you have a Nutritionist your surgeon set you up with? I guarantee the people who have had successful weight loss ate or eat every 2- 4 hours to keep their metabolism and energy up. You need to be getting at least 500 calories right now and eventually work your way up to 800-1000 months down the road. You do not have a normal body anymore. You have to pack as much nutrition you can into your little tummy to make it count, or frankly your body will suffer. You also will not lose weight to your potential. And NO, your sleeve will not stretch.

You said you only ate when you were hungry before. Well, here you are 3 weeks out from WLS, so obviously it wasn't working for you. Now is the time to listen to people who have been there and do what you need to do to make this surgery work for you. Or not. Your choice.

I'm getting in 800 kcals already at 3 weeks post! I am now worried

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@@Hertsukfem31

Silly :) You're doing just fine. Stalls are normal, especially at 3 weeks so don't freak out. Keep yourself as hydrated as you can, get as much Protein as you can and it will pass. I promise. And EAT ( the right things). It's good for you right now!

Oh, and I said AT LEAST 500 calories. If you can do 800 right now, that's okay. That's great. It may get harder as you start consuming more "real" food and feel more restriction.

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I stopped loosing wk 2. I am now at 4 1/2 wks and have lost 2 lb in 2 1/2 weeks. I am staying the course and trusting all you experts who have been through this already.

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I'm eating things like toast and soft boiled eggs and some mince or lasagne or spaghetti bolognese! I do feel the restriction but I find within an hour I can eat again! Although I am trying to keep 2-3 hours between food

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I stopped loosing wk 2. I am now at 4 1/2 wks and have lost 2 lb in 2 1/2 weeks. I am staying the course and trusting all you experts who have been through this already.

Well said

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I'm eating things like toast and soft boiled eggs and some mince or lasagne or spaghetti bolognese! I do feel the restriction but I find within an hour I can eat again! Although I am trying to keep 2-3 hours between food

I would suggest cutting out the carby food and concentrate more on lean Protein. For now, try to stay away from Pasta, bread, rice etc...protein is more filling so you should be satisfied longer. Carbs create hunger.

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I'm eating things like toast and soft boiled eggs and some mince or lasagne or spaghetti bolognese! I do feel the restriction but I find within an hour I can eat again! Although I am trying to keep 2-3 hours between food

I would suggest cutting out the carby food and concentrate more on lean Protein. For now, try to stay away from Pasta, bread, rice etc...protein is more filling so you should be satisfied longer. Carbs create hunger.

OMG do they create hunger? I didn't know that! Thank U I will stay away from them as much as I can then,

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I've read about the 3 week stall but nothing about the 3 week gain :/...sorry to hi-jack UR post OP, but im genuinely concerned about what I could be doing wrong or what I can change. I have gained 5lbs after losing 23lbs...I follow my diet religiously, low carb, only eating two table spoons of food...I barely hit 500 cals. Should I be eating more? My plan says 500 cals so that's what I've been doing. I'm still working up to hitting Protein and Water goals I get about half of protein 35g and about 50 ounces of water per day. I went from losing near a pound a day to gaining 5lbs in one day. BM are good,..what can I do differently yall? I don't want to fail at this.

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Never mind I just read up on the three week stall and it does include gain. Pulling myself together and continuing my plan! I wouldn't know what to do without this site!

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Yeah, you aren't eating enough to gain ;) You're doing great! Just keep working on upping your Protein and Water, move a little and it will pass. And yes, I gain weight during stalls, too :)

If the weight fluctuations bother you, try only weighing once a week or 2. Those fluctuations will drive you crazy!

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