I am finding 16 Mos post op I am just under goal and weight had leveled out last 3 months. Actually 2 lbs up from lowest weight and was as high as 7 lbs over low weight a few weeks ago.

Do I eat healthy everyday every meal no. But I can see I need to get back on the wagon as at a point now that could gain weight back if ate enough calories of junk.

I usually eat a 100 calorie egg beater omelette for Breakfast. Some reduced fat salami for lunch. dinner is where it can get sketchy sometimes. Some times have had pizza or wings, baked fries etc.... Snacking and sweets are creeping back in here and there. I can eat pretty much anything, no foods that make me sick.

I recognize as we all know the surgery is a tool not the rule. I am at a time where it is now time to work to maintain. I definitely eat better choices than before as a whole but can also recognize to continue to maintain and be successful I have to work at it harder and make better choices as whole.

Just curious how everyone else is doing and honestly. Anyone gain back weight or any stories of struggles in this area?

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I'm 5 weeks out and already can eat pretty much anything and about 1/2 to 3/4 cup at a time. It's a little scary! I ate a whole soft shell taco from Taco Bell yesterday. Didn't feel great after, but I wasn't miserable either. I'm hungry a lot too. Was hoping the hunger and any cravings would be gone with my sleeve - but I guess not. It's a leaning experience for sure.

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Okay, I have to ask... at 5 weeks out why would you even TRY to eat anything except Beans or the innards of a meat burrito from taco bell?

If you're hungry, it could be acid. Ask your doctor about a PPI (proton pump inhibitor, like zantac, omeprazole, etc.).

I stick with high protein/low carb. I allow treats on the weekends and holidays. It's a lifestyle change. I don't want to fall back into old habits.

27 months out and maintaining below goal for 18 months. I pretty much eat whatever I want. Heavy on the protein and veggies; moderate fat, fruit and fiber/whole grains; light on the simple carbs. No tracking or measuring. Just use common sense, make good choices 90% of the time and indulge in total crap the other 10%.....although holidays and vacations are more like 60/40

I stick with high protein/low carb. I allow treats on the weekends and holidays. It's a lifestyle change. I don't want to fall back into old habits.

I fully agree. If I allow carbs to drift into my daily diet, forget it! I'll just want more. This is particularly true for early in the day.

Cereal or toast for Breakfast, sandwich for lunch, and I'll be hungry all day. Stick to Protein and it's not hard to stay under 1,000 calories.

I had surgery in August but stared working on it the January before. My low is 125, my goal was 140 originally but like being smaller even though I'm old and skin is ugly.

I stay around 126-127 depending on constipation or not.

At 129 I kick it in gear and really behave for several days. I started worki out at the gym and trainer and started eating more immediately, I assume my body just plain needed it.

I can eat almost anything and I'm still try learning again on how not to over eat. Yes, I worry some about gaining it back because it has always happened prior in my life; however as each month passes and I stay within 3-5 lbs of my low I try to tell myself I can continue to make it work. I make shrink appointments 3-6 month to get my mind working in the right direction and have a gp that specializes in post of gastric surgery and knows how to help you continue in the weight loss journey.

It is what I have to do to make the "tool" surgery work.

Good luck to all.

Good stuff. All on similar paths but some are eating better than others but we all seem to have our trigger to not gain it back ie: so many pounds from goal weight or tight pants etc. I hit my lowest today as have been trying to be more conscious.

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I'm 5 weeks out and already can eat pretty much anything and about 1/2 to 3/4 cup at a time. It's a little scary! I ate a whole soft shell taco from Taco Bell yesterday. Didn't feel great after, but I wasn't miserable either. I'm hungry a lot too. Was hoping the hunger and any cravings would be gone with my sleeve - but I guess not. It's a leaning experience for sure.

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Okay, I have to ask... at 5 weeks out why would you even TRY to eat anything except Beans or the innards of a meat burrito from taco bell?

If you're hungry, it could be acid. Ask your doctor about a PPI (proton pump inhibitor, like zantac, omeprazole, etc.).

I was back on a completely unrestricted diet at 4 weeks. At 6 weeks I was given guidelines on Protein, carb & fat combos but that's it. I'm free to eat whatever I'd like, according to my NUT & surgeon.

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I'm 5 weeks out and already can eat pretty much anything and about 1/2 to 3/4 cup at a time. It's a little scary! I ate a whole soft shell taco from Taco Bell yesterday. Didn't feel great after, but I wasn't miserable either. I'm hungry a lot too. Was hoping the hunger and any cravings would be gone with my sleeve - but I guess not. It's a leaning experience for sure.

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Okay, I have to ask... at 5 weeks out why would you even TRY to eat anything except Beans or the innards of a meat burrito from taco bell?

If you're hungry, it could be acid. Ask your doctor about a PPI (proton pump inhibitor, like zantac, omeprazole, etc.).

I was back on a completely unrestricted diet at 4 weeks. At 6 weeks I was given guidelines on Protein, carb & fat combos but that's it. I'm free to eat whatever I'd like, according to my NUT & surgeon.

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Seriously though, I might have a craving as all get out for Taco Bell but I don't dare stop cause I know it's a trigger. I was sleeved on March 1st and struggle with soft foods. My surgeon told me not to go back to purréd or liquids, and to get rid of the Protein shakes as meals, but if it's the only thing that will stay down, it's what I have to do.

Also, realizing as I type this that Taco Bell is a trigger... That means I won't ever eat it again. That sucks and will take some time to accept.

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And on that note, I have four trips coming up before mid September. The first is in May, and another in July. I hope to god I'm on at least soft foods comfortably by then.

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I am a yr and a half out. I eat anything I want but 4 or five bites and I am full. As long as I make sure I drink my Water I am maintaining. I lost 106 lbs but would like to lose 30 more. I try to eat 4 times a day to keep my metabolism working. I also try not to eat bread. It is just too heavy.

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