Opinions On The Sleeve Over Time.

[ChristinaRose 26]

Hi all! I'm getting sleeved on May 1st. I wanted to just get some feedback on how your sleeve restriction changes over time. I firmly believe that the sleeve is a tool and the work you put in reflects success. I guess all of that to say, I have read some posts that have made me a bit concerned as to the stomach returning to it's original capacity? Any opinions are welcomed and appreciated! Thanks y'all!

[GreginMI 76]

Your stomach will be able to hold more food after a year or so, but will never be able to hold what it used to. I can definitely eat more now at almost a year out than I could shortly after my surgery, but I still eat like a normal thin person should. It's the way I eat that has changed and will keep my weight off. I have broken my addition to food and I want to eat healthy things now. Not sure how this surgery does that for someone, but it did it for me. Good luck to you. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. 113 lbs down and 20 lbs to go to goal! yaaaaa hooooo!!

[coops 1,790]

My restriction is still good...As GreginMI said, the 6-12mths is the optimum restriction and in that time I have also learnt new habits and I believe that is the key! My restriction is very similar to what it was at around 8mths out and I too feel that I eat like a normal person. Of course, I can graze if I WANT to, but at 21mths out I am very mindful as what, how and when I eat. Good food choices has to be a factor... that doesn't mean you can't have a 'treat' - I do, just not daily or even weekly!

This really is the best thing I have done for myself and my health!

[thinoneday 445]

3 years out here and still can only eat 1 slice of pizza, no more then 6-7oz of food at a time. . still slime like a maniac if i eat too fast or too much, still can't gulp drinks, always have to ask for a to go box when eating out. . . haven't gained weight, don't exercise or really watch my diet. . .i am maintaining wonderfully between 200-210lbs. . .lost 150lbs, surpassed my doctors goal for me which was 212lbs and finally love myself and am at peace with myself. . . what a wonderful feeling that is ! good luck!

[ChristinaRose 26]

Thanks to everyone for the awesome feedback and tips! It's much appreciated to a newbie . The majority of what I have heard is that the sleeve is a life saving tool and it's up to us to stay in control of how we use it. Thanks again, and very nice to meet y'all!