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AlejandroB
on 8/3/25 9:44 pm
Topic: RE: Back - AGAIN - 14+ years post-op

I totally understand the weight fluctuations after sleeve surgery. I've heard from many folks that the 'sugar monster' can creep back in pretty sneakily. As for your revision questions, yes, re-sleeving is actually possible, though it's not as common as other revision surgeries.

levihall140
on 7/25/25 3:29 am
Topic: RE: Tell me it gets better

It should start getting better soon focus on staying hydrated and sip fluids at a temperature that feels right for you. Skip heavy foods for now and follow your medical team's advice first, how to calculate fahrenheit to celsius.

tonyadams
on 7/1/25 9:57 pm
Topic: RE: Expired Optifast Question

I think if it's only expired for 2 months and stored properly, it should be fine.

Agario

julibel
on 4/22/25 8:47 am, edited 4/28/25 1:14 am
Topic: RE: Help With Getting Back On Track

How are you doing now?Fish is definitely a smart choice -- it's naturally loaded with nutrients that are hard to get elsewhere. Still, even with a healthy diet, some supplements are necessary to cover all the bases. That's why I regularly check in with Canadian Pharmacy Partner for high-quality vitamins. Combining clean eating with proper supplementation keeps me feeling my best.

mshill97
on 4/21/25 6:04 pm
Topic: RE: Almost 15 years since I got my sleeve

I was sleeved in 2010 as well. I gained a lot of my weight back as well. About the same weight, 211 lbs. However, my sleeve still works. When I eat "real" food, I'm restricted, the slider foods I can eat all day. However, a good way to reset your sleeve is fasting. That is the only thing that works with bringing restriction back with all foods, especially a 24-36 hour fast.

felick
on 4/21/25 12:23 am, edited 4/21/25 10:20 pm
Topic: RE: E-cigs?

Yeah, it's wild how fast things have changed - now it's not just e-cigs, but also vapes, JUULs, IQOS... the whole nicotine tech world exploded. Feels like there's always a "new, safer" option popping up.

That said, most surgeons still group all of them under the same no-go zone after surgery, especially during healing. Nicotine (in any form) can mess with recovery. I totally get the stress though - you're doing amazing staying off cigarettes this long, seriously.

If you're looking into options like heets iqos, I've seen sites like AmericaStick that offer info and alternatives - but still, maybe best to check with your doctor first before trying anything, even if it feels "less harmful."

Lricks0522
on 4/17/25 2:54 am
Topic: RE: Almost 15 years since I got my sleeve

Thank you all so much it's good to hear that your sleeve is still working for you

jacreasy
on 4/16/25 8:29 am
VSG on 04/23/12
Topic: RE: Almost 15 years since I got my sleeve

Hi,

I'm 13 year PO and gain 120 back. I was 346 and got down to 160. I had knee surgery in 2015 and was still eating like I was going to the gym 6 days a week. If you truly haven't focused on the issues that caused you to gain in the first place I would start there. Move as much as you possibly can, count calories on my fitness pal free version and go back to basics..

I was able to lose 20lbs on my own and then I was able to get Mounjaro and that has helped me lose 76lbs but that has taken 2 years. Its always going to be a journey. Hang in there you can do it. Maybe find a support group near you either at a local hosp. or from your surgeons office.

On you tube there is a workout "site" called Team Body Project, I love those. They are low impacts and the fact that they have bigger people doing the videos is a plus. Good luck!!

                                      

(VSG)  HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165  kiss

felick
on 4/12/25 1:17 am
White Dove
on 4/11/25 9:04 am - Warren, OH
Topic: RE: 15 years and I?m back

Weigh****chers has a new plan that completely changes how you look at food and eating. You can eat everything as long as you stay in your points. Their book is called The Shift and is a great read. I lost all the extra weight with Weigh****chers online during the pandemic. I learned new habits and now it is easy to keep off. It is not cheap but it is worth the money.

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