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Hey there! It's inspiring to hear about your initial success and the challenges you've faced since. So many people can relate to the impact of stress and difficult times on weight management. I don't have personal experience with sleeve tightening, but I've read about others who have had success adjusting their eating habits again, focusing on portion control and mindful eating. It might be worth revisiting some of the initial post-surgery strategies that worked for you. Sometimes a little fun distraction helps too - I find myself enjoying something simple like Snow Rider 3D when I need a mental break. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Hey Mo! Welcome back! It's so relatable to hear about adjusting to a new place and seeing the scale creep up. Tennessee sounds lovely, but those extra pounds can definitely sneak in. I totally get wanting to nip it in the bud now. That protein shake week sounds like a good jumpstart, and cutting the carbs and sugar is definitely a classic way to get back on track. I'm rooting for you! Maybe a little daily Sprunki motivation would help too? We're all here to cheer you on! Good luck!
I went through something similar and found it really helpful to talk things out with someone who gets both the mental and physical sides of surgery recovery. I connected with a therapist through Releaf clinic and it made a big difference--less pressure in my head, more clarity with eating triggers and emotional stuff. If you're feeling stuck, it's been a safe space to open up without judgment.
The wings workaround you've come up with actually sounds brilliant for the mush stage, and your travel-squeeze-container trick is genuinely clever for anyone worried about meals on the go. And honestly, sticking to routines like these really does help because it builds disciplined habits like budgeting and record-keeping, the same sort of mindset people use on platforms such as 1xbet apk rdc when they're keeping track of what they're doing and why. That sense of structure tends to pay off massively in long-term weight loss too, so you're already ahead of the curve.
Fair play for getting through surgery and diving straight back into work -- that's a heavy schedule by anyone's standards, and it sounds like you're handling the recovery phase far better than most would in the same situation.
Wow thanks so much for your response means so much to me ??
SW - 223 CW- 130 GW- 140 Start Sz 18 Current Sz 4 Ht. 5'6"
BA- LBL/TT 11/3/09
So I had my sleeve 16 years ago - I lost over 100 pounds - had skin removal 15 years ago
I kept the majority of the weight off until about 5 years ago when we moved . In the past 5 years I have gained about 15 pounds .
Not horrible but I'm uncomfortable with it .
How did this happen ? Drinking alcohol - eating whatever I want lying to myself saying but I eat so little . Not weighing myself .
each time I tried to lose it I would last a couple weeks and the scale wouldn't budge so I would give up .
But not this time 5 weeks ago I weighed in 157 - I began by protein shakes for 2 days then added in 1 meal a day of protein and veggie no carbs . Sometimes when super hungry in the day I would grab a hard boiled egg . Took 2 and a half weeks before losing a pound . But I felt better . At week 3 it finally dropped one pound today at only 5 weeks I have lost 9 pounds weight 148 today .
So I know if I stick with it I'll get there wanted to get to 137 - 140
have a cheated at all of course I'm human I had a square of dark chocolate this week twice - I have had wine once a week with friends . I think what I have learned are carbs and sugar are the devil - that you can eat out making good choices - you can totally fail one day that's ok get right back to it - and when I get to maintaining I need to weigh daily don't let the pounds creep up on you easier to lose 2-5 than 15-20 . And have the things you love pizza cake whatever but only a little and only once a week . I can do this . Feeling pretty proud today for sticking with it this time ??
thanks for listening
Honestly, this was really inspiring to read. You've been through a long journey, and the fact that you caught yourself, made a plan, and actually stuck with it -- even google baseball when the scale didn't move at first -- says a lot about your determination. Those first few weeks are the hardest, and you pushed through anyway. The small "cheats" you mentioned are just normal life, not failure, and it's great that you're learning balance instead of falling into the all-or-nothing mindset. The way you're paying attention to what works for your body, especially with sugar, carbs, and daily weighing, shows real self-awareness. You've already made huge progress, and you're clearly back in control. You should be proud -- you're doing amazing.
So I had my sleeve 16 years ago - I lost over 100 pounds - had skin removal 15 years ago
I kept the majority of the weight off until about 5 years ago when we moved . In the past 5 years I have gained about 15 pounds .
Not horrible but I'm uncomfortable with it .
How did this happen ? Drinking alcohol - eating whatever I want lying to myself saying but I eat so little . Not weighing myself .
each time I tried to lose it I would last a couple weeks and the scale wouldn't budge so I would give up .
But not this time 5 weeks ago I weighed in 157 - I began by protein shakes for 2 days then added in 1 meal a day of protein and veggie no carbs . Sometimes when super hungry in the day I would grab a hard boiled egg . Took 2 and a half weeks before losing a pound . But I felt better . At week 3 it finally dropped one pound today at only 5 weeks I have lost 9 pounds weight 148 today .
So I know if I stick with it I'll get there wanted to get to 137 - 140
have a cheated at all of course I'm human I had a square of dark chocolate this week twice - I have had wine once a week with friends . I think what I have learned are carbs and sugar are the devil - that you can eat out making good choices - you can totally fail one day that's ok get right back to it - and when I get to maintaining I need to weigh daily don't let the pounds creep up on you easier to lose 2-5 than 15-20 . And have the things you love pizza cake whatever but only a little and only once a week . I can do this . Feeling pretty proud today for sticking with it this time ??
thanks for listening
SW - 223 CW- 130 GW- 140 Start Sz 18 Current Sz 4 Ht. 5'6"
BA- LBL/TT 11/3/09
Personally I prefer to use natural products because of the safety. I think your choice of any product should be under the direction of a doctor to be more effective. Interesting to hear your scratch games thoughts and experiences.
on 9/19/25 5:05 pm
12yrs PO and still have get restriction. Even with this I still gained back 40lbs of the 100lbs I lose. I can barely eat but can't seem to get the added weight off again.
