HELP

[susanamartin59 0]

I had the sleeve gastrectomy, almost 2 years ago

I'm pretty sure I've stretch it ????

I can't stop myself. I'm back to my old habits. I don't drink. That's the ONLY one I didn't pick back up

If I get back on the wagon, will my sleeve shrink back?

I don't have a surgeon because she moved out of state.

Thanks for any advice you can offer

[ProjectMe 909]

I remember seeing a few mentions of a "reset sleeve" process. I think it's basically returning to basics. Maybe do a search for the term in the search bar. I also saw a 5:2 diet that some vets follow.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I personally don't believe you can stretch your sleeve. But I do believe that eating the wrong foods and eating when I'm not hungry can lead to weight gain. After 2+ years, I still only eat about a cup and 1/2 of food per meal, but I can eat again within an hour. So it's up to me to recognize when I'm truly hungry and when I want to eat out of boredom or just because it will taste good.

Here is the article about possibly stretching your sleeve: http://obesitycoverage.com/weight-loss-surgeries/gastric-sleeve/gastric-sleeve-will-my-stomach-stretch

And here is the 5 day pouch test, which is sometimes used to get back to basics.

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

[Granddaddy 45]

Thanks for the information joatsaint I hope it will help me if needed in the future. Still riding pretty high at getting to my goal but don't want to lose sight and back slide into old habits.....

[Rogofulm 2,440]

@@susanamartin59, here are a few links that might help. Haven't tried any of them myself, but I saved them in case I got into exactly your situation. Sounds like with some serious re-dedication you can get this thing back on track, but you'll definitely have to work at it. Good luck, we're pulling for you!!!

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/index.html

http://forum.fastday.com/5-2_diet.php