I haven't made my decision which surgery is best for me. Has anyone started to regain or not lose the desired amount of weight before 1 to 2 years post- op

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Regain of weight or not losing as much as you want is entirely up to you.

Yes, a surgery that includes mal-absorption will make weight loss quicker, but I've heard if people regaining with that, as well.

I chose the sleeve so that I didn't have to worry about mal-absorption, re-arranging my insides or the temporary status of a band as well as all the risks of the band.

I began at 275+ lbs and dropped to 115, bounced up to 120 where I've stayed for over 4 years. Give or take 2 lbs.

If you go into whichever surgery you chose, knowing that it is a lifelong change. You relationship with food must permanently change and exercise is important. This is not a diet, once you lose the weight, it is just as important to continue to stick with the plan.

Follow the plan, drink lots of calorie free liquids, avoid trigger foods and slider foods, no liquid a 1/2 hr before to a 1/2 hour after, get enough Protein, etc..... your tool will help significantly if you listen to your body and stop when full.

I am healthier, more confident and more energetic than I've ever been. I eat to live, NOT live to eat.

Whichever you choose, you CAN make it be successful for you!

Nicely said! Thank you The realmelshere

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