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I had my surgery last summer, it's been about a year and two months since then and I've lost 85lbs and have passed my goal weight (my goal was 130, I am down to 120). However, I am finding it difficult to maintain this weight. I gain 10lbs, lose 10lbs, and my body just seems to be very sensitive overall to any excess (or lack of) calories...it is driving me nuts because I do not want to be obsessing over calories all the time. I have also noticed I am able to eat more and more as the months wear on--my doctor has warned me against eating too many bread products, Pasta, rice, soda, etc... anything that expands while being digested may cause my stomach to stretch out again. I had been doing very well avoiding those things up until the last two months (I am studying in France..and who can avoid eating bread here?). I think that is the culprit and I would like to be eating smaller portions than I currently am in order to more easily maintain my weight. Has anyone run into a similar problem and felt the need to "re-shrink" their stomach? I have heard some tips about going on a liquid diet again for a week or two to shock your system and shrink things down again. I am considering doing that but was wondering if anyone has any advice or experiences to share.

Exactly what I was looking for! Going to try this, thanks

I am six days post-op. This week has been a struggle both with getting all of my liquids in and managing my pain/discomfort. Today was the first day I felt fairly normal and almost no pain--and I have even felt comfortable enough to try chicken soups and things like that with no issues of ANY kind. I am 19, 5'4", and my weight was 211lbs on the day of surgery (highest recorded weight was 225). I have not weighed myself yet since the operation as I only want to do so weekly. However, perhaps the second day after my surgery, I woke up in the morning and went to brush my teeth like always. When I looked at my face in the mirror, I could have sworn my jawline and collarbones were more pronounced. But I kind of thought I was just seeing what I wanted to see and would wait a week to weigh in before confirming anything. Tonight (six days out) however, I was just doing the same thing at the bathroom sink before bed and there is no denying it. In less than a week I am looking better and healthier than I have in years. I have long since gotten over any self-esteem or body image issues I had when I was growing up, but nonetheless it is overwhelmingly satisfying to see my sleeve work its magic literally before my eyes. I have a ways to go (my goal weight is 140) but I feel like this day is a defining turning point. Just wanted to share my excitement as well as get any advice you guys want to offer about the next few months (nutrition, exercise, anything) or just hear other people's stories.

Thanks for all your support guys! My dad, who's in his early fifties, got his sleeve 18 months ago. As soon as I saw the results with him I started thinking maybe it might be a good solution for me too. I am happy though that I am doing this at this stage in my life so that, like several of you said, I can enjoy a lifetime of good health. I went and saw my nutritionist today (I saw her exactly one week ago, the day before my surgery). In the last week I have lost 13 pounds!! I'm really excited. I lost 4" around my waist and 2" around my hips. I need new clothes already......hahahaha