Hi all,

I

Was

Wondering if you could tell me about your experiences and current results post op more than 5 or so years. I have read studies and heard that the first 2-3 post op go well. If it's after 5 years that the weight seems to creep back. In any case I would like to hear your stories and tips for long term success.

Thank you!

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Yes. U did this morning right? Just no extra til he fixes it right, no laundry or extra long shower stuff.

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I work with a lady who is 6 years sleeved and still within 5kg of her goal weight. She eats well and enjoys the occasional alcoholic drink but really has a balanced life. She uses optifast to help get her back on track if she finds herself gaining weight.

after 5 years weight seems to creep back

@@ma08 sorry guys, long post, what else is new - get a glass of water!!!

this year i will be celebrating my 5th year sleeve surgiversary

holy moly - time really does fly

i lost 100s of lbs over the years

bully for me LOL

maintenance is very hard after you've lost weight the "regular way"

i could never keep the weight off - that's why i decided on WLS

maintenance after sleeve (or any other WLS) can be harder for some (me)

restriction is probably/almost non existent by now (for me)

i need to know when to stop eating

main issue - i can't graze - have prob with that at times

i'm not perfect!!! Well actuallly

maintenance isn't always easy (in my case)

eating is now mainly mind over matter

i don't measure much anymore - i eat same stuff a lot, so i know portions

I must eat carefully, moderation, drink 64+ oz of Water, eat lots of Protein etc etc etc

butttt, that's how the world is supposed to eat!!!

most "normal" OP don't follow the above - that's why they are heavy, morbidly obese!!!

quantity of obese people is unfortunately a never ending story

Forever and a day...........

I must continue following the above plus more to maintain my weight

everyone in the world should follow rules too

but - i can't take care of the worlds' problems - just mine

walk, talk, chew gum, rub my tummy at the same time!!!

leap tall buildings too!! LOL

could never do these things before !!!

i never realized how sad i was at times, til i found joy

sounds pretty sad

that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!!

did i "kindof" answer your question how life continues after 5 years with sleeve

i am healthy and happy - enjoying life

kathy

congrats to me!!!!

Thanks for the feedback! True that proper maintenance is key

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I don't come around much, but I had my surgery in July 2010.

I actually lost more weight in year 5 post op. My sleeve is just as effective now as it was 18 months post op, when it "settled" to my new normal. I'm 5'1" and 118 pounds; I was 242 on surgery day. I'm down 160 or so from my heaviest ever weight.

I still have a ton of restriction. I could gain if I ate like crap, I've put on ten or fifteen pounds in the past. It's easy to take off if I go back to basics, though.

Your sleeve works if you do, and always will. I'm grateful every day.

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@@proudgrammy @@CLK You just don't know how much both of your posts calm me. I keep it positive 90% of the time but sometimes I worry that one day, I'll wake up and there will be zero restriction. I actually had a recent nightmare about it lol. I didn't know I worried about it till I had the nightmare so it's back there in the recesses of my mind. Thank you both so much. Both such an inspiration.

@@ma08 Great question. Thanks! ^^

don't come around much, I had surgery July 2010.

@@CLK

eeeeekkkkk

look at you!!!

you are a site for sore eyes

i am running out the door

i saw you and had to say hi

i'm still kickin"

always loved to see you and your posts

thanx for starting my day with a big smile

continued success

take care bud

hope all is well

to you and yours - best wishes

huggggggs

Kathy

5 years sleeved

I'm sill standing

don't come around much, I had surgery July 2010.

@@CLK

eeeeekkkkk

look at you!!!

you are a site for sore eyes

i am running out the door

i saw you and had to say hi

i'm still kickin"

always loved to see you and your posts

thanx for starting my day with a big smile

continued success

take care bud

hope all is well

to you and yours - best wishes

huggggggs

Kathy

5 years sleeved

I'm sill standing

Hey! Glad to see you're still around, and doing well. Keep smiling!

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Six years out in March. Up until four months ago I hadn't gained much only between 3-8 lbs. but I gained fifteen lbs had to go back to the basics I lost 17lbs. I'm now Dow to 137. I had been teetering between 135-142 the past five years. And I'm happy with those numbers. You have to remember that the sleeve is a tool. You can definitely gain if you eat junk. Which I was continually doing I love chips sometimes that would be my only meal.

Not a good idea. I still have great restrictions in the evenings I can eat more than in the mornings

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Edited December 27, 20169 yr by charlene29

I had mine in 2007 and i have gained most back. At a point i brought bad habits back.

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2007 - gained most back.- brought bad habits back.

@@bguarneri

sorry about your "temporary" screw up on weight gain

you did great before

you know what to do to back on track

follow all the rules you learned

start over with Protein drinks, liquids, large Water intake etc

eat as much protein as you can

little as possible with deviled carbs

i know you can become the success you used to be

i have my eye on you!!

give OP on the board for help!!

take care

now back to work!!

good luck

kathy

I'm almost 5 years postop. Its been difficult. I began going through a divorce with in 3 months, then my father got sick, then other stuff started happening. I didn't stay focused and began eating bad.....I never made goal and I have since gained another 25 pounds. I am looking now at a revision or mini gastric bypass. If I had it to do all over again, I would have done the bypass first...