I spent five days in Vegas (business conference) and am far too cheap to spend money on a buffet when I could only eat a cup or so at a time. I bought a egg, cheese, bacon on an English muffin in the morning, ate half in the am, the other half as a late lunch. I had a few bites of pizza toppings or beef Jerky for dinner and a Protein bar in between "meals" as a snack.

A lot of walking was involved and I came home 4 pounds lighter and the tightest restriction I've had in a long while.

Since coming home, I've avoided carbs like the devil, and have tried to only eat between the hours of 1p - 8p. I can now only hold 2-3 oz of protein and my hunger is absolutely gone. I was a grazer before because of my schedule and my restriction. Since Vegas, there is no grazing and my restriction has me down to 1/2 - 3/4 (pushing it) cup at a sitting.

I've lost 2.2 more pounds in the last 5 days effortlessly.

Rambling thoughts here, but this confirms **my belief** that sleeves don't stretch (at least mine doesn't) and post op restriction can be revitalized.

I think there really is something to intermittent fasting or 5:2 dieting.

I totally agree with you! I have had several instances where I have had to fast for a couple of days and my full restriction comes right back. I hope that works for ever!

I do not believe that the RNY pouch ever stretches, I believe we sort of create our ability to eat more than necessary.

Good to know, thanks for sharing. I'd like to try that soon, as I haven't lost any pounds for 4 months. My dietician was unconcerned as I haven't gained any weight for 6 months. She pretty much said I am healthy so be satisfied with what I have lost. But now you have me thinking...............

For me, the key was being so $%^&*(&^% busy, I couldn't eat. Five days of that and I am back to the point where I don't WANT to eat.

@@LipstickLady, my oh my how I hope that works for ME.

I just started the no carb thing yesterday. Hoping to have success.

Other then walking in Vegas, do you work out a lot?

I spent five days in Vegas (business conference) and am far too cheap to spend money on a buffet when I could only eat a cup or so at a time. I bought a egg, cheese, bacon on an English muffin in the morning, ate half in the am, the other half as a late lunch. I had a few bites of pizza toppings or beef jerky for dinner and a Protein bar in between "meals" as a snack.

A lot of walking was involved and I came home 4 pounds lighter and the tightest restriction I've had in a long while.

Since coming home, I've avoided carbs like the devil, and have tried to only eat between the hours of 1p - 8p. I can now only hold 2-3 oz of protein and my hunger is absolutely gone. I was a grazer before because of my schedule and my restriction. Since Vegas, there is no grazing and my restriction has me down to 1/2 - 3/4 (pushing it) cup at a sitting.

I've lost 2.2 more pounds in the last 5 days effortlessly.

Rambling thoughts here, but this confirms **my belief** that sleeves don't stretch (at least mine doesn't) and post op restriction can be revitalized.

I think there really is something to intermittent fasting or 5:2 dieting.

I don't believe everyone's sleeve stretches either. If I eat to much at one sitting it hurts like hell!

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I also do intermittent fasting. I only eat between the hours of 12pm-8pm. Been doing it for a couple months now and I like it.

I am a firm believer the sleeve doesn't stretch

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Just came back on this site after a long while - really looking at ideas to get back on track! I have a little renewed optimism tonight so will try to tighten up restriction and see how that goes. I definately know grazing got me in trouble and after surgery last year to fix a brain aneurysm I am struggling to get my life back! However, I am not ready to give up.

I am glad I wandered on here again tonight!