Long term sleevers and WEIGHT GAIN???

**Lee6Lee** · 11-13-2014 11:53 AM

After reading these posts, I'm vowing to weigh every day after I reach goal. And if I gain ONE POUND I'm fixing it the next day!!! This has been too much of a blessing in my life, both in health and appearance, to throw it away!

**cowgirljane** · 11-13-2014 04:11 PM

I started at 308 Dec 1 2011. My surgery date was 12/11/11. I got to my goal weight of 158# in 14 months. I continued to lose weight during maintenance and this spring hit a low of 140#.

I am currently about 150#, still within my goal weight, but alarming. this is normal because your hunger returns and habits return.

I am quite diligent and currently going through the process to get back down in the 140-145# range.

do not be fooled into thinking that the appetite reduction you experience the first 6-18 months will continue just like that forever. Now, the sleeve is still an effective tool, but it takes alot of focus on my part too!

**niamh** · 11-13-2014 04:16 PM

Yup definitely what jane said above. I'm two years out and I can eat so much more now in one sitting than a year ago. This is where the discipline really kicks in.

Even worse case scenario though of putting some weight back on, it's SO much better than being very overweight and putting more on. I personally want to stay light because I've taken up distance running and it impacts my fitness and speed - but it wouldn't bother me from an aesthetic point of view to be 10lb heavier than I am now. And it's not a huge health issue if I was 10lb heavier. The scarey thing though is the idea that it just keeps creeping up.

**Mommysoup** · 11-13-2014 06:49 PM

That's so true. 10lbs isn't huge but like you said ten lbs can turn into more. And more is the problem. Thanks guys!!!

**cowgirljane** · 11-13-2014 07:44 PM

I want to add that I have lots of fit friends. They work at it too. Maybe not as hard as the formerly obese, but they definitely work at it. Acceptance that this is our journey in life, our cross to bear, goes along ways.

**Lorna Doone** · 11-14-2014 04:51 AM

I'm over 4 years out and I regained 35-40 lbs. My doctor told me it would happen but he told me after I had surgery not before. I'm currently looking into revision. My 2 choices are RNY, or Duodenal Switch. Since I don't want to destroy my sleeve in favor of a bypass, I'm leaning toward the switch.
Am I eating wrong? No. I'm eating the same things I ate post surgery. The only difference is, I can eat more of it because my sleeve has stretched.
Which is common with the sleeve. I don't regret my sleeve because I would be a lot bigger than I am now if I didn't do it. But I now realize I need a revision.

And yes, my ticker is old and outdated pay no attention to it.

**Chunky** · 11-14-2014 04:42 PM

When you get further out, how much can you eat? I am close to 4 months out and I just cannot picture it. I'd live to be able to eat some salad and veggies with my meal, but I still barely have room. Is that the type of extra room you have? At a meal, what's the typical amount you can eat now in volume?

So curious.

Originally Posted by cowgirljane

I started at 308 Dec 1 2011. My surgery date was 12/11/11. I got to my goal weight of 158# in 14 months. I continued to lose weight during maintenance and this spring hit a low of 140#.

I am currently about 150#, still within my goal weight, but alarming. this is normal because your hunger returns and habits return.

I am quite diligent and currently going through the process to get back down in the 140-145# range.

do not be fooled into thinking that the appetite reduction you experience the first 6-18 months will continue just like that forever. Now, the sleeve is still an effective tool, but it takes alot of focus on my part too!

**Lorna Doone** · 11-14-2014 05:41 PM

Yes, you can eat more in the way of volume.

**Ree** · 11-15-2014 09:09 PM

I had my sleeve in June, 2012, and am almost 10 lbs below my goal. I have gained back only 2-3 lbs, so I got my butt back on the stationary bike (I have totally slacked on exercise..my bad).

**Heather1979** · 11-16-2014 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Mommysoup

I attend a bypass support group (for over 6months) and I have noticed several people that have joined lately are 3+ years out and almost all of these individuals have at least gained 25-40lbs back. The people including the lady that leads this group have said ITS NORMAL to gain that back. I have to say WTFlip

no way!!! I just can't believe that almost three years out myself I should be ok with this weight gain. These people say it's inevitable!!! I just want to cry cause 5yrs out I can't gain that back. It drives me to craziness to think I could do this!!! How many of you have had this happen?? Do you still workout? Are you eating to much!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh This is craziness!!!!

Hi,
Have you gained any weight back ? My consultant said at about 2 years I will gain approximately 10% of my overall weight back .

**Forestgalice** · 11-16-2014 12:34 PM

thanks for the very helpful post......I realize my problem is probably carbs and sweets.....addictions that I have to get rid of.............congrats on your success on this journey.............Lynette

**Ann2** · 11-16-2014 01:50 PM

There is no "must / have to" in those predictions you're being told, Heather. Your nut is just quoting averages to you.

Plenty of people (Including people on this board) do NOT gain back 10% of their lost weight two years into their VSG journeys.

Yes, some people do.

And those who regain are doing something different from those who don't regain. And vice versa.

**Mommysoup** · 11-17-2014 09:31 AM

I have not gained any weight at all. I am very cautious of this and I workout everyday and make sure I eat well. I'm so thankful for this and Im gonna try my hardest to not gain any and I feel good about this!! I work very hard and I feel I won't.