2 years post-op and back on program

[Mrs.Metzger 8]

I am sure we have all realized that the sleeve is only in the stomach and not in the brain. I had my surgery in February of 2015 at 23. I was so focused on getting back to "normal" that I pretty much left my program behind. I am so lucky that I did not stretch my sleeve back out or irreparably gain weight. I was eating more often than was needed and not tracking anything. I had a wake up call with a 15 pound gain, after getting within 10 pounds of goal weight (which I never did reach). I experienced the nightmare of once again not fitting in my clothes, something I prayed to avoid at all costs post-op! I discovered after getting back to basics and tracking what I ate that the issue was that while I ate often, I was not getting nearly enough calories which resulted in my weight gain! Some people are not aware that this can be an issue! If you have stopped tracking or have started deviating from your program it is never too late to get back on. Always be honest with yourself! Changing your lifestyle is hard! You have to believe it is the right thing for your life! The doctor modified your stomach but YOU have to modify your brain.

[Stevehud 1,790]

Okay, just for the sake of it. You cant gain weight by eating too few calories. Thats simply not a possibility. Also, contrary to urban myth, your sleeve can not be stretched out. it has a finite space to it that takes months to adjust to after your surgery which is why people seem to think it is capable of being stretched. The Fundus, which is the only part of your stomach to be elastic like, is removed fully in your surgery.

That being said its good to see you back on track and taking charge of yourself.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Glad to see you are back on track.

I think year 2/3 is a real test for most people.

Good thing you caught your regain before it got out of control.