What is the normal amount of food you can actually tolerate after one year with the sleeve? I feel as I can eat way more, hunger levels have increased. I now that after the one year mark is all about maintenance from here on. Any suggestions on any nutritional plans or guidelines would be appreciated.. Thanks

It's normal to eat more after one year. However, the one year mark is not about maintenance. Maintenance only happens when you reach your goal weight.

I am below goal and I eat about 1200 to 1400 calories a day. Still staying hydrated and in my Protein range. My husband usually gets between 1500 and 1900 a day. We both run 3-4 days a week. I also do zumba once a week, body pump 2x a week, and walk twice a week.

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Above mentioned is the norm. 1200 to 1400. If you get extra calories in and you see a bit of a gain. Put some extra time into your workout.

Here are a few things to try for hunger.

(1) Protein eat fist ( if you use a food tracker..Try increasing protein intake)

(2) Water can help fill your stomach up and give the sensation of full. Always good to hydrate.

(3) This may sound strange...Brush your teeth with a mint tooth paste after your meal. Some reason it soothes my stomach. It makes me feel full.( Extra benefit of a healthy smile..lol)

(4) get a good serving of vegetables with each meal. At 2yrs out I can get 1 cup to 1 1/2 of chopped salad in with my protein. About a cup of broccoli. Fiber Fiber Fiber!!!!

(5) if you have a craving..Salty sweet etc. Find healthy options to stop the craving...Salty Jerky..Sweet sugar free pudding with added Protein powder...What ever works for you.

Have you reached your goal weight? If not, there is no reason you can't continue to lose after a year out. I reached my goal weight right at one year, but I am now 8 pounds below goal at almost 21 months post-op. I eat about 2000 calories a day, but I do heavy cardio as i just ran my first half marathon and I'm now in training for a full marathon. My restriction is still pretty string I can only eat 3-5 oz. of meat at one sitting, but I do eat more frequently now (6-8 times a day) to get my calories up and not keep losing.