Any long time sleevers out there?

[beaker27 37]

I'm new here. I haven't had surgery but have started the process and already met with some nutritionist. I've been reading a lot about sleevers who have needed resetting and get back on track. I'm wondering if they're any seasoned sleevers out there who have kept the weight off for years.

[SAL421 48]

I'm new here. I haven't had surgery but have started the process and already met with some nutritionist. I've been reading a lot about sleevers who have needed resetting and get back on track. I'm wondering if they're any seasoned sleevers out there who have kept the weight off for years.

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[Ariel16 43]

I am excited for you as you start your journey. I had gastric sleeve in October 2014. I reached my wight goal in May 2015 and I am still at my goal weight.

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[beaker27 37]

I am excited for you as you start your journey. I had gastric sleeve in October 2014. I reached my wight goal in May 2015 and I am still at my goal weight.

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That's wonderful!

[Ariel16 43]

Thank you! I'm gonna be honest, it was hard! Hardest thing I have ever done. Don't let people tell you that having surgery is "taking the easy way out." This is probably the hardest way to loose weight. But I lost 150lbs and have maintained it. I still struggle every day.

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[beaker27 37]

I've certainly heard that before; easy way out. It's so annoying and frustrating!

[Babbs 14,681]

I'm not too long term, but a little over 2 years out. I've been maintaining under my goal weight for a little over a year. There's quite a few on here who are 3-6 years out who have kept most of their weight off that I'm sure will chime in

It's just like with any diet. You gotta stay on top of things and always be vigilant about making sure you're moving more and following the "rules" of WLS 90% of the time, and you'll keep the weight off. As time goes on, it's less about the surgery and more about how compliant we are.

[beaker27 37]

I'm not too long term, but a little over 2 years out. I've been maintaining under my goal weight for a little over a year. There's quite a few on here who are 3-6 years out who have kept most of their weight off that I'm sure will chime in

It's just like with any diet. You gotta stay on top of things and always be vigilant about making sure you're moving more and following the "rules" of WLS 90% of the time, and you'll keep the weight off. As time goes on, it's less about the surgery and more about how compliant we are.

Thank you! I plan on being diligent for life.

[Stephanie 73]

March 15, 2017 I will be 5 years out. I lost 113 lbs. In the past year I have gained about 20 lbs but much of it is due to inactivity from health problems. I am attempting to lose that weight now. It's a lot harder once your stomach stretches a bit and it will. I did not deviate one single bite for 2 years then had an occasional bite of this or that with no issue. I tracked my calories, fat, carbs etc on a program called Fat Secret and found that I just could not consume more than 1100 calories even with lots of bicycling and swimming. I usually bike 5 miles in 30 min or less and swim laps for 30 min at 3 times a week. Since I have had a plethora of health problems this year I have been unable to do much more than sit for the last 8 months. However I am 64 years old and have stage 3 liver disease as well so don't judge yourself by my successes and failures. Good luck, stick to your plan and in a year you won't be the same person. It's so much fun!

[teedsg 253]

Congratulations to you all. This site still gives me inspiration.

[beaker27 37]

March 15, 2017 I will be 5 years out. I lost 113 lbs. In the past year I have gained about 20 lbs but much of it is due to inactivity from health problems. I am attempting to lose that weight now. It's a lot harder once your stomach stretches a bit and it will. I did not deviate one single bite for 2 years then had an occasional bite of this or that with no issue. I tracked my calories, fat, carbs etc on a program called Fat Secret and found that I just could not consume more than 1100 calories even with lots of bicycling and swimming. I usually bike 5 miles in 30 min or less and swim laps for 30 min at 3 times a week. Since I have had a plethora of health problems this year I have been unable to do much more than sit for the last 8 months. However I am 64 years old and have stage 3 liver disease as well so don't judge yourself by my successes and failures. Good luck, stick to your plan and in a year you won't be the same person. It's so much fun!

You are inspirational. Good luck to you.

[Dairymary 533]

I lost 160 pounds over 18 months. I'm six years out and have maintained within 5 pounds of my low weight. I credit my surgeon and sleeve for helping me lose the weight, but it's my therapist and the mental changes I've made that's helped me keep it off.

[beaker27 37]

I lost 160 pounds over 18 months. I'm six years out and have maintained within 5 pounds of my low weight. I credit my surgeon and sleeve for helping me lose the weight, but it's my therapist and the mental changes I've made that's helped me keep it off.

Was the therapist something you started doing during the pre-open phase?

[Dairymary 533]

I lost 160 pounds over 18 months. I'm six years out and have maintained within 5 pounds of my low weight. I credit my surgeon and sleeve for helping me lose the weight, but it's my therapist and the mental changes I've made that's helped me keep it off.

Was the therapist something you started doing during the pre-open phase?

No. I went to Mexico for surgery, so didn't do any of the "usual" preop stuff, including a psych evaluation. After my initial healing period and food transitions, I started attending a local bariatric support group. I wasn't having any problems following my plan at that point, I was just looking for comraderie. It was there that I saw the struggles that so many patients were having with head games and how easy it was to eat around any of the surgeries if you really wanted to.

I decided to make a preemptive strike and find a good therapist before I had a chance to start slipping back into the behaviors that got me fat in the first place. Took three tries before I found one I clicked with, but it was worth it. I was more than prepared with the tools I needed to conquer the mental struggles that I have encountered along the way.

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

There are many reasons people gain weight back. Try not to foucus on other peoples weight gain or weight loss. Concetrate on your own sucess and goals for surgery. The goal is healthy. ; I'm two and a half years out. I maintain in the 130's. I weigh myself every morning. If I see a weight gain I adjust my food and workout. So far so good.

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