Gaining Weight Back

[Seangarrette 4]

Hey guys, I've been doing pretty good with my sleeve. I had surgery the 31st of Jan. and I've lost about 85 pounds. I've been doing pretty well excercising and eating well but sometimes i have bad weeks where i dont always make the best choices. I'm scared that i'm gonna end up gaining weight. is it a possibility to gain weight back after a certain point in surgery?

[newgrandmother 725]

GOOD QUESTION. BUT I DONT SEE HOW WITH THE NEW STOMACH ITS SO SMALL JUST DONT STUFF IT I WOULD THINK

[notime 340]

I've heard that a lot of people gain 15 or 20 pounds back after reaching goal weight and that some others gain more than that. I think it's more a question of what you eat, not how much you eat.

[LeahDiarrhea 50]

My mom was not sleeved but she had the DS. She is 5'3" and got down to like 125 lbs. since then she has gained around 20 lbs. she eats pretty much whatever she wants. Hope this info helps.

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[mesaucedo 207]

It is absolutely possible. Would it be tough? Yes. But it can be done. I have a friend, who told me about the surgery, who lost 100 pound sin 6 months and made it to goal. She, like me, loves to bake and ended up going back to it. Well, 6 months later and she said she went from a 4 to a 6. She has been gaining weight for a while now and was kind of ignoring it.

I have heard of worse stories though, like 50 pounds gained.

So just be cautious. If you are eating nutritious foods it should be hard to overeat but sugary foods tend to be sliders.

[prettysleeved1 173]

Well, I know people who had RNY and gained all their weight back so yeah, I'd say it's possible with sleeve as well. But, the good news is that it's not magic. The person I know ate terribly once she reached her goal weight and forget about exercise. So, I'm certain it's avoidable.

[Dooter 1,457]

Oooohhhhh yeeeeaahhh...If ANYone can figure out how to fit some dense calories and fat into a tiny sleeve, it would be me, and I know this about myself, so the key will be continuing to look at this surgery as a permanent lifestyle change. Not "ok, I lost my weight, so I can go back to eating like I want." Uh uh!!! NOt gonna happen. Those delicious tidbits will have to be taken in very limited amounts and times after goal is reached. Exercise has to remain a permanent part of this new lifestyle as well. It's a whole new mindset. It has to be.

[Seangarrette 4]

Thank you everyone! i agree i think i just have to stay focused on what I eat. I never have appetite, I never feel hungry but sometimes i get those devilish cravings that haunt me. Tomorrow I'm gonna get back on track start bumping up my excercise and Protein so that I can get to my goal!

[Mz_Elle 23]

Look at Carnie Wilson (of Wilson Phillips). She had bypass and I recently saw her on a Celebrity Homes show and she's at least 250lbs now. It is definitely possible. I have two friends who had RNY and they have put on about 1/2 their weight back on. Besides bad food choices, they graze all day on the bad foods. Lots of potato chips and other carbs in small doses all day, gets the pounds on. They also think soft = healthy so they eat a lot of yogurt. Going back to bad food choices, yogurt with chocolate chips, brownies and caramel isn't much of a diet food.

I think you just have to accept the life style change and stay committed to not grazing and eating well. I'm scared to death of becoming a grazer. I'm equally as scared of being a Protein bar/shake fanatic and only eating greek yogurt all day too. I want to enjoy my food and enjoy flavors but just make small, good choices.

I'm not giving up.

[Des0520 28]

It is absolutely possible to gain weight back. I've had friends that had by-pass done and they weigh more now then when they started. The best advice anyone gave me was that it is a tool, not the ultimate answer. I still have to be responsible and make good choices with food and exercise. I've had weeks where I don't lose any and would start to panic, well now I've been stuck for over 6 months and I don't panic anymore, I just keep on track. I know I'll eventually start dropping again. It's rare for me to get hungry, I mean like once every 3 months, but I do catch myself grazing and it is usually when my husband has stuff I normally wouldn't eat in the house (like chips). I started keeping a water bottle with me and would drink some Water any time I got the urge to go grab the chips. I have a friend that uses a rubber band to keep her from grazing.

[TapSnap 357]

I havent had surgery yet and I am still a few months away at least, but I worry about the same thing. I lost about 120lbs a few years ago and gained it all back plus more. I am hoping surgery will be the tool I need to stay on track.

Good luck Seangarrette hope you get back on track. You can do it.

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

Our psychologist told us that 22% gain their weight back. I am always an optimist & thought--ok, 78% keep it off, LOL

He did tell us how they do it, they graze all day. They choose high calorie, not nutrient rich foods. They drink liquid with their food, thereby creating "sliding" straight thru your sleeve so you don't get the fullness sensation. And last, they succumb to head hunger--gotta nip that.

Sounds like you are suffering from behavior fatigue & just need to get your mojo back--good luck!

[Inline6E46 31]

It is absolutely possible. Would it be tough? Yes. But it can be done. I have a friend, who told me about the surgery, who lost 100 pound sin 6 months and made it to goal. She, like me, loves to bake and ended up going back to it. Well, 6 months later and she said she went from a 4 to a 6. She has been gaining weight for a while now and was kind of ignoring it.

I have heard of worse stories though, like 50 pounds gained.

So just be cautious. If you are eating nutritious foods it should be hard to overeat but sugary foods tend to be sliders.

This exactly. Stick to the nutritious stuff and avoid your slider foods. It IS possible to gain back a lot of the weight you lose if you don't stick to your diet. In addition - mix in some exercise 3 times a week (walking even) and that will definitely help.

[Mrz.LaWSOn 9]

Yup u can gain back with any wls...

[MegInNOLA 531]

Nothing new to add except that, if you play your cards right and use the opportunity of being sleeved to truly alter your eating habits to healthy ones, you can continue to lose (albeit very slowly!) for a long time. I'm still losing at almost 18 months out--it's super slow now, like one pound a month drop, but it's still going. My husband just dropped into Onderland (199, thank you!) at 2-1/2 years out! He was sleeved a year ahead of me. So yeah, use the sleeve for volume restriction, but also use this time to wean off of those foods that were never your friends--ditch them! Start new, healthy habits that will keep you slender and healthy for the rest of your life. Best wishes to you!!