chrys129

I know this is an old post, but I wanted to thank you for sharing. I really REALLY needed to hear this right now in my journey. I was sleeved almost exactly 3 years ago. Everything was awesome for the first 18 months. I felt amazing, I got within 9 lbs of my goal weight by 12 months out. I was training for a 10K... then a lot of major life changes, as well. I'm a single mom. Have been for 11 years, so that part wasn't new, but I had my heart broken again in early 2017 (devastated, really), 2 changes of job/career in less than 10 months following that, problems with my teenagers, and a pretty major depression brought on by another heartbreak that I fought for the better part of 6 months recently. I turned to alcohol to numb myself since I couldn't turn to food and, as you can imagine, that did not go well for me. Tons of empty liquid calories and no motivation to exercise or eat right... when I did eat, it was small portions but I was losing the battle to get enough protein and water. I don't list this as excuses, because I know I need to own my poor choices. And I want to start over. I initially lost over 115 lbs and maintained in that range for nearly a year before it fell apart. I've gained back about 85 now. I have been beating myself over it and hoping that its not too late to turn the ship around. I still have the tools... Thank you for letting me know its not out of my reach. I'm trying to get back to basics this week with protein and water... and also am 1 day alcohol free (which doesn't sound like much yet, but I'm motivated to keep going)

The forums used to have pretty regular challenges and everyone participating was WLS peeps which made it nice. That's why I came here, first. I guess the folks that were running them just got too busy or weren't able to continue and nobody else seems to have picked it up. I'd love to think I have time to organize an endeavor like that myself, but alas I do not (single mom, FT job,zero time) But if someone wanted to start one, that would be awesome.

Just curious if there are any active Weight Loss Challenges going on in the forums right now (ex: "Fall Challenge" etc) I've tried searching for about a half hour now and not having a lot of success. I was sleeved 10/5/15 and last week was my 3rd "surgiversary" I've been struggling over the past 18 months (depression, alcohol, etc) and gained a BUNCH. I'm out of that fog now and recovering, and now I'm trying desperately to get back on track with my weight, too. I could really really use the motivation and accountability those challenges offer, so I'm hoping someone can link me to something. Thanks! Chrys Pre-surgery weight = 254 Low weight (December 2016) = 138 Current weight = 223 (told you it was baaaaaad ) Please wish me luck. Going back to basics and scared I may have ruined everything.

Drinking for me was interesting. I didn't touch alcohol until over six months out. And all it takes is a single glass of wine or a shot or two and I feel it pretty fast. It also wears off very fast for me though (not a great combo btw). I think everyone is unique in how they handle alcohol post op. My advice, especially now that I went down that rabbit hole... Just don't go there at all. It's not worth it. Like some people can eat ice cream or milkshakes/Fraps. These are the rare items that I've had dumping with. I won't go near them now. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I've returned to BP due to regain as well. I need to get refocused. I'm a little over 2 years our and 2017 kicked my butt. It's entirely my own fault. I was heartbroken by a betrayal and also started a new job and went back to old bad habits of using food for comfort. Stopped running. Drank a lot of alcohol. Sigh I gained back 50 of the 115 that I lost. I'm starting new with protein goals and 64oz water daily. Getting my arse moving again. Etc. But it was a learning experience, a scary one, to see how easily I could screw up my own health even with the surgery. Over two years out and everything I eat still hurts: meat, cheese, veggies. Potatoes, pasta, and bread are the most painful for me. It's probably a blessing,even if it's a total bummer sometimes. My regain was a lot of liquid calories and learning to graze throughout the day. Lack of exercise. Bad food choices (when it ALL hurts, it isn't very motivating to avoid certain foods) A combination of a lot of things. But my restriction is still there. I eat like a toddler. Lol Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm not sure where to post this, so I hope this is OK. I had VSG in October of 2015 and lost 115 lbs by the following August (10 months out). I went from 254 to 139. My goal was 129, but I likely was in that ballpark because of loose skin weight, so I felt like I had hit my goal. I maintained that goal weight for six solid months. In December 2016 I had a betrayal by someone very close to me that I'm still not over. Somewhere in early 2017, I started eating more carbs. Grazing more often again. Drinking a lot calories, much of it alcohol. In the first year post op, I became a runner and was running up to five miles, 4-5 days a week. In 2017, it tapered off until I hadn't run in months and recently had to restart C25K completely, and couldn't even run 1/4 mile anymore without having to stop and walk again. I have regained almost fifty lbs and I am so pissed off and angry at myself. I cry daily over it. I have no clothes to wear. I was 188 last week. I saw a counselor at the end of 2016 and most of 2017 to try and deal with my "head stuff" and honestly feel like I did more damage than good. She was all about forgiving myself and it just ended up that I'd "binge" or not exercise and instead of trying to refocus, I'd just forgive it, make an excuse and do it again. I'm not sure of anyone here can even help me but I needed to post this and put it out there as a first step in being accountable for my actions again. I promised myself I wouldn't be a statistic with this surgery. I worked so hard and went through too much to end up here and I desperately need direction to get back on track. I have my 2 year check up with my surgeons office on Wednesday. I will tell them all of this, as well. Thank you for listening. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

171. I need to get my poop together. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

A little late but my weigh in Friday was 169.4. Thanks Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Forgot to post last week, but I didn't have and significant change on 7/21 Today's weigh in is 170. I'm nowhere near my goal. Sigh... I have gained and lost and gained and lost the same 5 lbs all month. [emoji22] Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

171.4 on 7/14/17 Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

173. Wrong direction. back on track for next week! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

6/23 weigh in is 168.8 Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'd like to join please! 18 months post op and fighting with a small regain. Getting back to basics and this challenge will keep me accountable! Goal weight :150 Starting weight :173.8 Thank you for hosting this challenge Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I missed this challenge, but would love to be in the next one. Is someone setting that up yet? Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Im a Facebook idiot sometimes. Can people I'm friends with on Facebook see this group or not? Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App