Hello everyone, it's been awhile! I pray everyone had a beautiful holiday season. I feel that I can eat too much with my sleeve. I make myself stop eating, because I know I shouldn't be eating much, but what scares me is the fact that I can eat more. I have read people saying they can only take in a few spoonfuls and I can eat an entire meal. I am really worried about this. I am losing weight, but not how I feel I should be. Anyone else feels that they can eat more than you should?

How long ago did you have my surgery? I had mine 1.5 years ago and I can eat about half a normal meal. I didn’t get there right away, it took me over a year.

Hello, I had it September 19, 2017. I have lost 44 pounds since I had my surgery, but I feel like my pouch can take in too much.

Hello, I had it September 19, 2017. I have lost 44 pounds since I had my surgery, but I feel like my pouch can take in too much.

I feel like that from time to time, I drink at least 8oz of water 30 min before I eat and serve only what I know I should eat. Once you wait 15-20 after you’re done eating you realize you’re already full.

alexandrannz when you say it took you over a year to work up to eating about half a meal. I'm assuming you were eating much less from the beginning.

alexandrannz when you say it took you over a year to work up to eating about half a meal. I'm assuming you were eating much less from the beginning.

Yes, I’ve always taken my time to eat so I would count how many times I chewed and all. Made me feel like I was eating more food lol

Some days I can eat a lot at one sitting. Like this morning after working out ( had a protein shake beforehand) I ate a whole egg white spinach wrap from Starbucks. Normally I can eat 1/2 and just the inside but o was starving today. Yesterday was the opposite. I could barely eat 2 baked falafel and lettuce from sweetgreen’s for lunch. Then I had 4 rice crackers with peanut butter and that was it for dinner. I had a protein bar mid day. So sometimes I feel like I didn’t even have surgery. Other days I get so ful so quickly and can’t believe others are still eating. I’ve lost a little over 60 since aug 22 2017.


HW. 289
SW. 284
Height. 5’8

I think I need to reset my pouch. Starting tomorrow I'm gonna go back on protein shakes and liquids for about two weeks, just in case I might have stretched my pouch.

I feel like I have from day 1. My sleeve was done July 25,2017 and I've only lost 32#

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I feel like I have from day 1. My sleeve was done July 25,2017 and I've only lost 32#

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I feel the same way! I was sleeved on 9/11/17 and I've only lost 25 lbs. I'm so depressed about it. Tomorrow I'm starting a 10 day cleanse as well ask going back to the pre surgery diet. Has anyone ever tried this and does it "reset" your pouch....is it really and truly possible to do this?

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I was so ashamed and thought I was the only one going through this. I did some research on resetting your pouch and read some very encouraging things. I read it can be done, the stomach will shrink in size because of the lack of solid food you will be taking in. I'm also going to talk to my surgeon about this and see what he has to say.

52 minutes ago, TexasHoneybear said:

I feel the same way! I was sleeved on 9/11/17 and I've only lost 25 lbs. I'm so depressed about it. Tomorrow I'm starting a 10 day cleanse as well ask going back to the pre surgery diet. Has anyone ever tried this and does it "reset" your pouch....is it really and truly possible to do this?

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Can you try to simply go back to full liquids and work your way through the stages, also how much water and exercise are you getting in?

That's exactly what I'm doing. My GBS nutritionist suggested it because I haven't lost any weight for months after joining WW. She also told me to stop Using the WW points tracker. I don't need a points tracker. I need a calorie and protein counter.

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Ok so I am not alone, I had my surgery 12/11 & I have only lost 6lbs since surgery. I had lost 24 lbs doing just the liquid diet pre-op. Should I be worried? I am feeling really lost & discouraged.

On 1/14/2018 at 11:47 AM, I AM NOT MY SIZE said:

Hello everyone, it's been awhile! I pray everyone had a beautiful holiday season. I feel that I can eat too much with my sleeve. I make myself stop eating, because I know I shouldn't be eating much, but what scares me is the fact that I can eat more. I have read people saying they can only take in a few spoonfuls and I can eat an entire meal. I am really worried about this. I am losing weight, but not how I feel I should be. Anyone else feels that they can eat more than you should?

Are you eating lean protein & fruits & veggies with no breading/frying & no sauces or gravy etc.? Are you drinking liquid calories? Are you taking 20-30 minutes to eat 4-6 ounces of solid/hearty foods? Are you making sure not to drink 30 minutes before meals until 30 minutes after? Just some things that have been repeatedly pounded into my head by my Surgical group doctor/dietitian. Hopefully you find some resolve. Good luck!

8 hours ago, SinCiti_13 said:

Ok so I am not alone, I had my surgery 12/11 & I have only lost 6lbs since surgery. I had lost 24 lbs doing just the liquid diet pre-op. Should I be worried? I am feeling really lost & discouraged.

I'm in the same boat. I had my surgery 12/11 too. I lost about 20 pounds before the surgery, then another 16 pounds pretty quick after surgery, but for the last 3-4 weeks - nothing. The scale hasn't moved since I started eating pureed food (now I'm about 1 day out from completely 'normal' food).

I know a stall around 3 weeks post surgery is pretty common, but I'm starting to lose hope. it's been almost a month and no more weight loss. I'm drinking water, eating protein, exercising - my nutritionist says any calorie intake between 400-1000 is fine (I'm usually around 600-700). Maybe it just didn't work for me?