I am 2 years out and 75 pounds from my "ideal" weight. I am losing on average about 2 pounds a month, slower than the 4 pounds a month my nutritionist said I should be losing, But I am still losing. And yes, I will lose a pound, gain 2, lose the 2 and then a week or so later lose another. It's frustrating! But again, in the overall, I am still going down.

I still can't eat what I consider a lot of food at one sitting, but I can eat more than I did at the beginning. Carbs like crackers, go down much easier and don't fill me hardly at all, so I can really go over on those! What I do is measure and weigh everything I eat. I don't eyeball anything. And if the serving is 6 crackers, I take 6 and put the box away. It's the only way I can stay on track.

4 ounces of meat (chicken, pork, beef, fish) will fill me so much that I rarely have room for more than a couple of bites of salad or vegtable along with it. Forget about bread, potatoes, rice, etc. There's just not enough room after the protein. Ground meats are easier and don't fill as much, so I can eat more salad or vegtable.

I know it's a daily decision to stay on track, drink all your water (and then someif you can) and exercise, but it's necessary if we are going to lose it and keep it off. It's hard, but you can do this!

I am almost a year and a half out. I was sleeved June 14th, 2012. I go through periods where I gain the same few pounds, but I adjust my calorie intake up or my protein levels up to shock my body back into shape. Keep strong!

I am 4 weeks out from surgery. My surgery date was 8/30/13. I am down 40 pounds all together including pre-op diet.

So far, I am happy I had my sleeve, but battling with constant hunger. It also seems my stomach is bigger than most people's after this surgery, and I have to really be mindful not to overeat.

I am hoping this gets better. I don't want to be the one person this doesn't work for.

My 1 year surgiversary is next month (November) so I am no expert, but definitely experienced with this sleeve thing
I have lost 94 lbs, hoping I hit 100 by my anniversary.

I notice when I don't eat right or drink too much alcohol I do the 2 pound dance (losing and gaining the same 2 lbs for weeks )
With that said, if you have increased your protein, increased your exercise or adjusted your calories and still play with the same 4 pounds then it sounds to me like your body is where it wants to be. Not saying you can't lose that 45 pounds, but its probably going to take some serious effort like running / lifing weights

Ask you doc how big your stomach is. He/she should be able to tell you. I would also ask if he/she removed the portion which contains your hunger hormones. It may be "head" hunger rather than physical hunger.

Your surgeon sounds a bit extreme! 5-7 a week???? that in a month is what my surgeon expects. Even 4-5 a month now that I am over 6 months out. first 3 months was 10 a month or 2.5 a week.

My surgery is coming up and I am excited and nervous. Hopeful that I will be able to follow a new way of eating and that I will have no bad side effects from the surgery. Would love to be able to have friends who have been through this also. Currently on my 14 day liquid diet, any suggestions for food (liquid) would be greatly appreciated.

@ Therejohn.... Wow - that does sound like a very extreme expectation from your doc! IMO you are doing fabulous! Especially as you are about 2/3 of the way to your goal.

I had my surger 5/28/13, so I'm 4 months out. I'm down 102 pounds and now losing at 2 pounds a week, much, much slower than my MD thinks I should (he says 5-7 a week is where I should be). I weigh and measure everything, eat only protien and veggies, diary everything that goes into my mouth, get all my fluids, and take my vites. I exercise 3-5x a week. I have hit several stalls that lasted 1-3 weeks. It's VERY frustrating to do all the right things and still be here. That said, I'll take 2 pounds a week over where I was 6 months ago (when I started the pre-op diet). Keep at it, you will see success again!

I had my surger 5/28/13, so I'm 4 months out. I'm down 102 pounds and now losing at 2 pounds a week, much, much slower than my MD thinks I should (he says 5-7 a week is where I should be). I weigh and measure everything, eat only protien and veggies, diary everything that goes into my mouth, get all my fluids, and take my vites. I exercise 3-5x a week. I have hit several stalls that lasted 1-3 weeks. It's VERY frustrating to do all the right things and still be here. That said, I'll take 2 pounds a week over where I was 6 months ago (when I started the pre-op diet). Keep at it, you will see success again!

Wow, Therejohn, I have to agree with JuzDuIt on this! I just had my six month check today. The doctor wanted to make my wife and I his poster kids (probably just flattery, but it worked! lol) for losing at the rates we have been. (She has lost 80 in six months, I've dropped 106.) He was not surprised when I mentioned I had a rough month with dropping less than 2 lbs per week, he said the 3 lbs per week I'm expecting may be expecting too much, and that I SHOULD expect the rate to slow although we should be able to lose consistently for the next year still. He expects me to take a year to lose the other half of what he thinks I'll lose. I am shooting for at least 20 - 30 lbs beyond that point. Time will tell.

As for the thread question; My sleeve is great! It is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. When I follow the rules for protein and eating, it helps me drop the weight very nicely.

I think you all are doing great, and for those of you just getting started, enjoy this stage. Use it to learn what you need for long term success.

Hi! I'm Laine and I am 8.5 weeks post op. I have lost 34lbs since surgery (8/28/13) and a total of 64lbs since February 1, 2013.

I had my surgery on June 4th so I am about 5 months out. I have lost a total of 75lbs. I have noticed during the last month the weight loss has slowed down. I have been doing the up and down with the same few lbs for the last month. I also have been experiencing the hair loss. I get the right amount of protien, and my doctors tell me this is very common, but it is just bothersom for me. I have more energy and fill great, but wondering if I am going to meet my total goal of 190lbs lost. 115 more to go.

:happy: Six month out and 136 lost.

I am 18 months out now. 144lbs down. I would like to lose another 7lbs but nothing is moving at the moment so I am focusing on not getting complacent and allowing too much of the wrong stuff back in.

I can eat more than before but it is still a small amount compared to pre op. I am just waiting for my new life to becom 'normal' and not something I have to keep thinking about!! Maybe it never will but that is a small price to pay along with feeling freezing all the time!!

7.5 weeks out, 58 lbs. Feeling great - in gym 5x week.