u/batap_

​Il y a exactement 9 mois, en juillet 2025, j'ai subi une sleeve gastrectomie qui s'agit d'une opération pour réduire la capacité de votre estomac.

​Au moment de l'opération, je pesais 115 kilos et mon indice de masse corporelle (IMC) était d'environ 37.

​En l'espace de 4 mois, je suis descendu à 90 kilos. Cependant, par la suite, en raison des difficultés psychologiques et de l'augmentation de la capacité de mon estomac, j'ai commencé à reprendre du poids petit à petit.

​Je suis remonté à 100 kilos et, la semaine dernière, j'ai commencé l'une des injections pour la perte de poids (Wegovy) qui font beaucoup parler d'elles ces derniers temps.

​Aussi difficile que ce processus ait été, il m'a appris à revoir et à réécrire mes habitudes alimentaires de zéro.

Mon objectif est d'atteindre les 75-80 kilos et de me maintenir dans cette fourchette au moins jusqu'à mes 40-50 ans.

​J'attends vos questions et tout ce que vous vous demandez.

Hello everyone,

I’m 9 months post-op. Over the last 1–2 months, I’ve been eating fairly normal portions, and I no longer experience pain, food intolerance, or side effects whatsoever. It honestly feels like there are no major issues left that would prevent me from living my life normally.

But here’s what I’m really curious about: when are people considered “fully healed” after surgery? How do you actually know when you’ve reached that point?

And regarding portion size increase: if I’m already at this stage by month 9, how much more increase should I realistically expect? Did I “heal” early, or is it likely that my portions will continue to grow over time ?

I’ve seen many people say their capacity kept increasing even at 1, 2, or 3 years post-op. Some even say they could eat more at year 10 than they could at year 5. Does this just keep progressing endlessly, or does it eventually stabilize?

I've been sleeved for 9 months and I consider myself an anti-diet person. Are there other people like this in the bariatric community? It would be great to meet and discuss !

Bonjour à tous,

Je (H26) fréquente une femme (F42) depuis quelque temps. Nous nous sommes rencontrés dans un groupe de soutien pour personnes neuroatypiques, nous sommes tous les deux TSA (autiste) et TDAH.

On s'était vus une première fois en groupe pour prendre un café. C'est là que je l'ai rencontrée, le courant est super bien passé, mais on ne s'est pas reparlé tout de suite après.

Une ou deux semaines plus tard, j'ai demandé sur notre groupe de discussion si quelqu'un voulait m'accompagner faire du shopping. Elle m'a répondu, on s'est vus et mon dieu... j'ai vraiment eu un énorme coup de cœur pour elle.

D'ailleurs, lors de cette rencontre, j'ai bien senti qu'il y avait une certaine tension (une alchimie) entre nous, mon expérience me le dit.

Depuis, on s'envoie des messages tous les jours. Ça fait une semaine qu'on n'arrête pas de se parler. J'ai vraiment l'impression qu'il y a un jeu de séduction mutuel, en tout cas, c'est le ton de nos conversations.

Elle est divorcée et vit avec son enfant ; elle m'a dit qu'on pourrait se voir le jour où le père viendra le chercher.

Honnêtement, j'ai envie d'aller aussi loin que possible dans cette histoire et je veux être sûr de ce qu'elle ressent pour moi. Le truc, c'est que je n'ai jamais été dans ce genre de dynamique avant. J'ai toujours été avec des femmes de mon âge, voire un peu plus jeunes.

Du coup, je ne sais pas trop comment lui montrer mon intérêt ni comment me déclarer sans la braquer.

Je suis preneur de tous vos conseils à ce sujet. S'il y a parmi vous des personnes qui ont vécu des expériences similaires (avec une différence d'âge), j'aimerais beaucoup en discuter avec vous, pour entendre le bon comme le mauvais.

Merci d'avance pour vos retours !

Nine months ago, I underwent gastric sleeve surgery. My weight may not have seemed extremely high at 255 lbs (BMI 37–38), but I already had significant weight-related health issues, and at just 25 years old, I was exhausted and wanted to take preventive action.

The surgery itself was very successful. My recovery was smooth, and fortunately, I haven’t experienced any complications so far.

However, after the surgery, I became much hungrier than I had ever been before. This wasn’t simply frustration from being unable to eat—it was a level of hunger I had genuinely never experienced in my life. My mouth was constantly watering, and food occupied my mind far more than it had pre-op.

Contrary to common expectations, I was still able to eat relatively large portions, just not in binge quantities. For example, I could easily eat an entire large burger with fries, a bowl of pasta, most of a medium pizza, a 12-ounce ribeye steak, or even a full rack of pork ribs with sides. The real issue wasn’t portion size alone—it was that my stomach emptied far faster than before.

About an hour after eating meals like these, my stomach would feel completely empty again, and intense hunger would return. Before surgery, a meal of that size could keep me satisfied for at least half the day. After surgery, that sense of lasting satiety disappeared.

Initially, I lost 60 lbs within the first four months post-op, but I then gradually regained around 20 lbs. My goal had been to lose 100 lbs and maintain that loss long-term, which was why I chose sleeve gastrectomy over temporary non-surgical options in the first place.

When I raised these concerns with my original surgeon, I didn’t receive satisfactory answers. Eventually, I sought a second opinion from another bariatric specialist who also focuses on medical obesity treatments. He introduced me to GLP-1 medications and prescribed Wegovy.

Starting Wegovy completely changed my experience.

For the first time, I felt the appetite control and hunger regulation that gastric sleeve surgery had promised but never truly delivered for me. Now, I can barely eat more than a few bites at a time, yet those small portions keep me full for hours. Most importantly, eating less no longer feels mentally exhausting or frustrating.

Food thoughts have largely disappeared. I’ve genuinely started viewing food more as fuel rather than a constant craving. And, after months of stagnation, I finally began losing weight again.

At this point, I can honestly say that I somewhat regret having gastric sleeve surgery. I underwent irreversible removal of most of my stomach, yet it did not address the fundamental hormonal and metabolic drivers of my obesity the way GLP-1 medication has.

There are also permanent lifestyle consequences to sleeve surgery that are not discussed enough. For example, not being able to comfortably drink fluids with meals, and even drinking water itself becoming more difficult. Hydration is a far more essential biological function than eating, yet this aspect of gastric sleeve often receives little attention.

Because of this experience, I strongly encourage people—especially those with BMIs under 45 who are considering bariatric surgery—to seriously explore GLP-1 medications first.

Obesity is, above all, a metabolic and hormonal disease. It should not simply be reduced to “eating too much,” because overeating itself is often driven by deeper hormonal and neurological factors. Ignoring these mechanisms and moving directly to irreversible stomach reduction can be an extremely drastic and life-altering intervention.

For years, bariatric surgery was one of the most effective tools available. But today, we have additional medical options that deserve serious consideration.

That said, GLP-1 medications are not perfect either.

My doctor made it very clear that these medications are likely lifelong treatments, and they come with significant side effects.

Since starting Wegovy, I’ve sometimes felt mentally “weird,” fatigued, irritable, and mildly depressed. Unlike gastric sleeve surgery, whose daily effects are mostly limited to eating and drinking, GLP-1 medications can make their presence felt throughout daily life.

Additionally, while obesity medicine is evolving rapidly, current pharmaceutical competition seems more focused on maximizing weight loss percentages than minimizing side effects. For instance, newer drugs like Retatrutide may approach sleeve-like results, but early data suggests potentially concerning side effects such as heart palpitations and increased skin sensitivity.

And regardless of the molecule used, stopping these medications often leads to significant weight regain.

So while I remain somewhat cautious about GLP-1 therapies as they currently exist, I still find myself wishing I had thoroughly researched and tried them before committing to permanent bariatric surgery.

Looking back, I genuinely believe I may have chosen differently.

Nine months ago, I underwent gastric sleeve surgery. My weight may not have seemed extremely high at 255 lbs (BMI 37–38), but I already had significant weight-related health issues, and at just 25 years old, I was exhausted and wanted to take preventive action.

The surgery itself was very successful. My recovery was smooth, and fortunately, I haven’t experienced any complications so far.

However, after the surgery, I became much hungrier than I had ever been before. This wasn’t simply frustration from being unable to eat—it was a level of hunger I had genuinely never experienced in my life. My mouth was constantly watering, and food occupied my mind far more than it had pre-op.

Contrary to common expectations, I was still able to eat relatively large portions, just not in binge quantities. For example, I could easily eat an entire large burger with fries, a bowl of pasta, most of a medium pizza, a 12-ounce ribeye steak, or even a full rack of pork ribs with sides. The real issue wasn’t portion size alone—it was that my stomach emptied far faster than before.

About an hour after eating meals like these, my stomach would feel completely empty again, and intense hunger would return. Before surgery, a meal of that size could keep me satisfied for at least half the day. After surgery, that sense of lasting satiety disappeared.

Initially, I lost 60 lbs within the first four months post-op, but I then gradually regained around 20 lbs. My goal had been to lose 100 lbs and maintain that loss long-term, which was why I chose sleeve gastrectomy over temporary non-surgical options in the first place.

When I raised these concerns with my original surgeon, I didn’t receive satisfactory answers. Eventually, I sought a second opinion from another bariatric specialist who also focuses on medical obesity treatments. He introduced me to GLP-1 medications and prescribed Wegovy.

Starting Wegovy completely changed my experience.

For the first time, I felt the appetite control and hunger regulation that gastric sleeve surgery had promised but never truly delivered for me. Now, I can barely eat more than a few bites at a time, yet those small portions keep me full for hours. Most importantly, eating less no longer feels mentally exhausting or frustrating.

Food thoughts have largely disappeared. I’ve genuinely started viewing food more as fuel rather than a constant craving. And, after months of stagnation, I finally began losing weight again.

At this point, I can honestly say that I somewhat regret having gastric sleeve surgery. I underwent irreversible removal of most of my stomach, yet it did not address the fundamental hormonal and metabolic drivers of my obesity the way GLP-1 medication has.

There are also permanent lifestyle consequences to sleeve surgery that are not discussed enough. For example, not being able to comfortably drink fluids with meals, and even drinking water itself becoming more difficult. Hydration is a far more essential biological function than eating, yet this aspect of gastric sleeve often receives little attention.

Because of this experience, I strongly encourage people—especially those with BMIs under 45 who are considering bariatric surgery—to seriously explore GLP-1 medications first.

Obesity is, above all, a metabolic and hormonal disease. It should not simply be reduced to “eating too much,” because overeating itself is often driven by deeper hormonal and neurological factors. Ignoring these mechanisms and moving directly to irreversible stomach reduction can be an extremely drastic and life-altering intervention.

For years, bariatric surgery was one of the most effective tools available. But today, we have additional medical options that deserve serious consideration.

That said, GLP-1 medications are not perfect either.

My doctor made it very clear that these medications are likely lifelong treatments, and they come with significant side effects.

Since starting Wegovy, I’ve sometimes felt mentally “weird,” fatigued, irritable, and mildly depressed. Unlike gastric sleeve surgery, whose daily effects are mostly limited to eating and drinking, GLP-1 medications can make their presence felt throughout daily life.

Additionally, while obesity medicine is evolving rapidly, current pharmaceutical competition seems more focused on maximizing weight loss percentages than minimizing side effects. For instance, newer drugs like Retatrutide may approach sleeve-like results, but early data suggests potentially concerning side effects such as heart palpitations and increased skin sensitivity.

And regardless of the molecule used, stopping these medications often leads to significant weight regain.

So while I remain somewhat cautious about GLP-1 therapies as they currently exist, I still find myself wishing I had thoroughly researched and tried them before committing to permanent bariatric surgery.

Looking back, I genuinely believe I may have chosen differently.

Nine months ago, I underwent gastric sleeve surgery. My weight may not have seemed extremely high at 255 lbs (BMI 37–38), but I already had significant weight-related health issues, and at just 25 years old, I was exhausted and wanted to take preventive action.

The surgery itself was very successful. My recovery was smooth, and fortunately, I haven’t experienced any complications so far.

However, after the surgery, I became much hungrier than I had ever been before. This wasn’t simply frustration from being unable to eat—it was a level of hunger I had genuinely never experienced in my life. My mouth was constantly watering, and food occupied my mind far more than it had pre-op.

Contrary to common expectations, I was still able to eat relatively large portions, just not in binge quantities. For example, I could easily eat an entire large burger with fries, a bowl of pasta, most of a medium pizza, a 12-ounce ribeye steak, or even a full rack of pork ribs with sides. The real issue wasn’t portion size alone—it was that my stomach emptied far faster than before.

About an hour after eating meals like these, my stomach would feel completely empty again, and intense hunger would return. Before surgery, a meal of that size could keep me satisfied for at least half the day. After surgery, that sense of lasting satiety disappeared.

Initially, I lost 60 lbs within the first four months post-op, but I then gradually regained around 20 lbs. My goal had been to lose 100 lbs and maintain that loss long-term, which was why I chose sleeve gastrectomy over temporary non-surgical options in the first place.

When I raised these concerns with my original surgeon, I didn’t receive satisfactory answers. Eventually, I sought a second opinion from another bariatric specialist who also focuses on medical obesity treatments. He introduced me to GLP-1 medications and prescribed Wegovy.

Starting Wegovy completely changed my experience.

For the first time, I felt the appetite control and hunger regulation that gastric sleeve surgery had promised but never truly delivered for me. Now, I can barely eat more than a few bites at a time, yet those small portions keep me full for hours. Most importantly, eating less no longer feels mentally exhausting or frustrating.

Food thoughts have largely disappeared. I’ve genuinely started viewing food more as fuel rather than a constant craving. And, after months of stagnation, I finally began losing weight again.

At this point, I can honestly say that I somewhat regret having gastric sleeve surgery. I underwent irreversible removal of most of my stomach, yet it did not address the fundamental hormonal and metabolic drivers of my obesity the way GLP-1 medication has.

There are also permanent lifestyle consequences to sleeve surgery that are not discussed enough. For example, not being able to comfortably drink fluids with meals, and even drinking water itself becoming more difficult. Hydration is a far more essential biological function than eating, yet this aspect of gastric sleeve often receives little attention.

Because of this experience, I strongly encourage people—especially those with BMIs under 45 who are considering bariatric surgery—to seriously explore GLP-1 medications first.

Obesity is, above all, a metabolic and hormonal disease. It should not simply be reduced to “eating too much,” because overeating itself is often driven by deeper hormonal and neurological factors. Ignoring these mechanisms and moving directly to irreversible stomach reduction can be an extremely drastic and life-altering intervention.

For years, bariatric surgery was one of the most effective tools available. But today, we have additional medical options that deserve serious consideration.

That said, GLP-1 medications are not perfect either.

My doctor made it very clear that these medications are likely lifelong treatments, and they come with significant side effects.

Since starting Wegovy, I’ve sometimes felt mentally “weird,” fatigued, irritable, and mildly depressed. Unlike gastric sleeve surgery, whose daily effects are mostly limited to eating and drinking, GLP-1 medications can make their presence felt throughout daily life.

Additionally, while obesity medicine is evolving rapidly, current pharmaceutical competition seems more focused on maximizing weight loss percentages than minimizing side effects. For instance, newer drugs like Retatrutide may approach sleeve-like results, but early data suggests potentially concerning side effects such as heart palpitations and increased skin sensitivity.

And regardless of the molecule used, stopping these medications often leads to significant weight regain.

So while I remain somewhat cautious about GLP-1 therapies as they currently exist, I still find myself wishing I had thoroughly researched and tried them before committing to permanent bariatric surgery.

Looking back, I genuinely believe I may have chosen differently.