Erica517

Hey everyone. I am five years postop from a gastric sleeve procedure. My starting weight was 310 pounds I got down to 170 and looked great in my eyes. I have gone the absolute wrong way! I have gained like half the weight back. I am it 235 lbs. I am so upset and I don’t know what to do. My stomach has definitely stretched and I feel like I can eat like I used to. I went back to see if I could get the procedure again and they said it’s not possible and actually dangerous. What can I do? I am so upset I felt so good about myself when I lost the weight. Now I am back to obese. Has anyone else experienced this and was able to lose? What did you do? Please help!

The issue with 600-800 calories is that my stomach has stretched so much and I would literally feel like I’m starving. I have been eating waaaay to many carbs and drinking with meals etc. doing everything I’m not supposed to do. I don’t know how I could do that right now. I know what I’m supposed to do but I’m having such a hard time doing it. I know it sounds like I’m making excuses but I’m seriously at a low right now. I was looking so good and I feel like I’ve blown it all.

I had the sleeve procedure in June 2014. I was 315 at my max weight. I was 274 the day of my procedure I got down to 175 at my lowest. And I felt like I looked so good and felt amazing about myself. I have been gaining weight over the last few years and I’m feeling so down. I currently weigh 208 I decided to meet my nutritionist today that I used to work with before and after the surgery. She’s putting me back on phase IV. Lean proteins and veggies. I got so bad eating carbs and drinking diet soda... the worst things to do. I am starting tomorrow she put me on this for 2 weeks and she told me to weigh myself tomorrow and then I’m 2 weeks. And not weight myself until The 2 week mark. I need some positive advice from anyone who can help me or anyone who has experienced this. I’m s sad that I let myself go... I feel so depressed my clothes are getting tight and some of my stuff doesn’t even fit anymore. I got to a size 10 and some 8’s now I’m back in a size 12. I hope that I can post some good results on my two week mark I really want to get back down to where I was and even lower but if I can at least get back to where I was at 175 I will be so happy and proud of myself.

Hello everyone. My story, I started off at 310 lbs and I was sleeved in 2014. I got down to 175 lbs where I looked awesome over the years I’ve gained some weight back I am now at 210 again [emoji22][emoji22][emoji22]. I’m getting back on track and I am now today doing one day of clear liquid to give me a little jumpstart. And tomorrow going back to phase 4 and doing 60-80 grams of protein and veggies. I am so sad because I looked so great I felt good people were floored at my transformation. And I am feeling down. But I decided to get back on track if I could do that 2 week liquid diet at 310lbs I can do anything! I’m gonna post before and after pics so u guys can see. Any advice or words of wisdom?????

Me now

After my surgery which was in 2014 I had the absolute worst heartburn and acid reflex I didn’t experience any nausea but the acid reflex and heartburn is totally normal and it will subside I promise you just have to give it a little bit of time

Hey everyone I had the sleeve done in June of 2014 I weighed 315 and lost a bunch of weight got down to 180. Recently I noticed my appetite is back in full effect! I got on the scale today and saw I weight 194 I literally started to cry! I have done so well and tried so hard to get to the weight I was at even though 180 is still a bit big I was happy and comfortable at that weight. Now I feel like I've failed and I can eat so much more now it depresses me that I was doing so good and now I went in the wrong direction. I know the logical thing to do is to follow the diet again back to Protein and shakes but it's so hard for me. Has anyone else experienced the same kind of Thing and what have you done and were you able to take the weight back off? Please take a moment to respond and please give me ideas in so depressed. I'm gonna post a before and after pic the biggest weight was 315 lowest was 180 Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

Everyone thank You for all the advice and the compliments. I have started incorporating Protein shakes and bars back into my diet. How do I find out about the five day pouch test I would like to try that and I also am cutting out all of the bad things I was eating my appetite has gotten a lot bigger which is scary. I also have obtained a sweet tooth which came out of nowhere. I appreciate all of that encouragement and I will try to go back to the way things used to be I will post updates thank you all so much. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

So I had the gastric sleeve 6/23/14 and I have lost 140 pounds. Been doing great until now I am able to eat a lot more and basically bite after bite. Ok afraid I have stretched my stomach. Am I doomed!?! Has this happened to anyone and if so what did u do to fix it. I have gained about 6 pounds and since the surgery I haven't gained anything at all until now. I can definitely see it in my belly. Please help me get back on track

Hello everybody, my name is Erica I am 33 years old and had the gastric sleeve procedure on June 23, 2014. My weight pre op was 275.4. I am now 187 pounds! And has only been five months and I have never felt so good. In the beginning it was very tough and I went through a little regret but I can't tell you how happy I am and how happy I am with my results. I am posting a picture down below of the last few months. If you are thinking about doing the procedure and you were unsure let me tell you how it has totally changed my life for the better! I am so happy with the results and how I feel and how my health has improved dramatically! If you all have any questions or concerns I would love to chat with you I will really look forward to seeing everybody's posts and success stories. Erica

Yes Unfortunately I do have loose skin. I have lost so much so fast that it made my arms belly and thighs s little "flabby". I'm looking into some cosmetic surgeries in te future when I hit my goal. Also for the puréed stage I remember it being very difficult and uncomfortable for me for just a little over a month. Your almost over That hump once you get past yor montj everything will slowly get easier. The pain will go away and things will be much easier to swallow and digest. Thanks again for the encouraging words!!! Please leave Your success stories or anytning. I love to read aboit everyone's adventure.

I basically only eat protein. Some carbs here and there but working out is super important. Make sure To eat 70 grams of protein and stay focused. It's hard to eat a lot still But the protein shakes are good and easy to get down. Remember you WILL hit stalls. You will Go a while without losing any weight. Which is totally normal, just stay focused eat your protein super important. I have gone from a size 24 to a size 10 I do think in some aspects but I have lost a lot more than most normal people do in the beginning which I'm not complaining LOL but don't be discouraged if you don't lose as fast. I am 187 pounds right now and I have been at this wait for the last 3 to 4 weeks I've been down a pound or two here and there. My email address is EMH517@aol.com if anyone have any questions concerns comments or anything I am totally willing to share my experiences or give any advice that I possibly could. Good luck to all of you who have either done or are doing it in the future.

Awww thank you so much!!!!!

Thx everyone !!!!!

Ty so much!!!! ????

I am a little over four months postop. I have lost 78.1 pounds. Before the surgery I was 274 pounds now I am 195.1. I can't even explain how awesome I feel getting out of the 200s I started off 315 pounds in October of last year. I lost weight to 274 preop andnow I am 195.1!!! I have been dying to see the numbers under 200 I went through about a month of no weight-loss I was up and down 5 pounds all month. Finally I have again lost weight and is continually going down I am in a size 12 are used to be a size 24. I am just so excited this is happening I can't even believe it I just wanted to share with you guys because I feel so proud of myself! I'm gonna post up Some before and afters )

Ty all so much! I agree this is a wonderful site that we can all be proud of each other and I'll be there for each other going through the same thing. The picture I just posted was of me today the pictures I put up from before are the pictures from 20 pounds ago

Ty guys!!!!!

Btw I haven't lost anything in 3 weeks but I'm not giving up

Hey there. I just wanted to tell You it's totally normal! I had my operation in June 23rd and after the 2nd week you hit a wall. Then you lose again. I lost 20 lbs the first 2 weeks then didn't lost anything until the 4tj week. Then I dropped 10 lbs you are fine. I am down 74 lbs since June 23rd. Your going to hit walls periodically. Just stay focused and determined and you will be just fine ! ) congrats so far and keep it up!!

I had the sleeve done June 23rd. I am 5 weeks post op yesterday. I am down 53 POUNDS!!! I can see such a huge difference! At week 3 i hit a stall and didn't lose for like a week and a half! I am losing like 2 lbs a day now. Its insane! I started off at 271 now i am 218.7. I AM SOOOOO HAPPPPPPYYYYY!!!!! For anyone who hits that wall where you don't lose just wait it out i promise it will change and your weight will just go down and down! I can wait to see myself in like 2-3 months!!!!!

Thanks all! I know I can't wait for ONEderland!!! Haven't been the in years!!!! I just eat protein and drink my protein shakes. I workout a lot too.

Hey everyone! I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow! I have a pic id like to post. I know I have lost weight but since I see myself everyday I don't really realize how much. I'm so proud of myself! I'm started off at 315 last oct. I lost weight before my surgery to 271. Now I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm 231.2!! Erica

Thank you all so much! I feel amazing! I have to admit in the beginning it was very difficult. But now that I'm over the sickness I feel so much better. Today is my 5 weeks post op and I feel younger and healthier!!!!