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I am so bummed. It’s been 2 years since I’ve had my sleeve surgery and have gained 30 pounds back. My cravings returned. Life got hectic. My back needed surgery. My activity decreased. I no longer like the taste of the healthy foods that I previously ate. I’m gaining weight faster than before the surgery. How do I snap out of this?

I had my weight loss surgery May 25, 2016. I started at 240 lbs. I went down to 158 lbs by April 2017. Then my back went out and I could hardly walk and I went for surgery June 2017. Since April I’ve gained 35 lbs back. I can’t seem to get back on track. I’m an emotional eater and addicted to bad foods. Can anyone suggest ways to get back on track?

You eat junk and more frequently

I'm a year post op and have gained my appetite back. I can't work out because I have two slipped discs in my back of which I will be getting surgery in two weeks. Working out used to help me get over the eating disorder and the depression. Since I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 2, I get depressed and have an appetite. This happens especially when a few bad things fall apart at the same time. I'm not sure which medication would help both my appetite and my bipolar 2 depression. Can anyone tell me what works for them?

I’m finally getting my boob job in February. I hope that it’s not painful.

Hi Cindy i was sleeved 5/26/2016. I went from 240lbs to 158 lbs. then my pinched nerves and L4and L5 disks needed surgery 4/2017. My pain was serious. I have gone up to 188 lbs since then. I’m scared that the weight will continue to increase. I take Lamictal 150mg and Wellbutrin. I have had sugar and caffeine cravings like crazy and can’t push myself back into diet mode. Can you help me figure out motivation techniques? I’m going to gain all of my weight back if I don’t do something soon. The lamictal and Wellbutrin get me out of my crazy depression stars where I believe that everyone is against me and I start writing crazy emails. I wish that I can pull myself out of this spiral.

When did you get the sleeve done? I was on Tegretol and it made me a zombie but it kept me level. Is there something better out there?

I swam for a while to increase my endurance. I swam 20 lapse that took me a half hour 5am each morning. I believe in swimming for maintenance but it hasn't helped me lose weight.

Where do you purchase those plastic containers? I use sanwhich bags and a food scale. It's kinda tedious but I would love to try those containers. Also my meal plan is low on veggies. I really need help with the veggies. Got any advise besides cucumbers?

Has anyone utilized the lighten Up Diet post gastric surgery?

Your eyes look amazing. I look more like your first photo. I want desperately to get my eyes done. I'm scared that the surgeons will botch it up. Who did you go to and how much was it. I know that my insurance won't pay for it. I would take the flight to England to get my eyes done. My sleeve was done 5/25/16. Is it still too soon to get the eyes done?

Dear rydersmama. Do you also work full time? I have a very stressful job and I have to be there by 7am and leave work by 5pm.

You look fantastic! And I'm so inspired by your dedication and progress. You can really enjoy your life more fully now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in NJ and heard that you can get insurance to pay for a boob job if you can get an orthopedic to show that your back is effected by the weight of your boobs. Has anyone done this? If so, please tell me the name of your orthopedic. I'm in nj but willing to go to NYC Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I thought that I was doing really well. I finally beat the 180 mark that took me close to a month to hit. All of a sudden my period comes and I gain 3 pounds instantly. I went from 177 to 180 within 2 days. I am so discouraged. I'm afraid that I will go back up again. I watch my food and exercise daily but the weight Jim has freaked me out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm four months post op and frustrated that I haven't lost as much as I should. How did you do it? I'm only 50 pounds down. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Good recipes in this guide Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look fabulous. Are you exercising also? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 4 months out and only 50 pounds down and facing the same thing. I find that getting cute clothes and fixing yourself up makes you feel the weight that you lost Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree with Bufflehead. Blue apron was my choice prior to surgery but the do include a lot of carbs and Pasta. There are a lot of recipes on Pinterest and I get recipes from my Bariatric Vitamine company Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know the Keto diet but when you say increase fats are you talking about avocados? Are there other fats that helped as well? I'm at a stall now. Only losing a pound or two a week. I was sleeved at 240lbs on 5/25 and now at 184 on 9/24. 4 months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I find that EVERYONE is now on a diligent diet since I lost all this weight. My mom, my sister, and people at work are all self conscious about their weight now. I never cared about their weight but apparently they all cared about mine. They feel that they can all do it without surgery. I think that it's all insane. I did the surgery for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello fellow sleevers. I'm 4 months post op. I started at 240 and now am stuck at a standstill for over two weeks at 185. How do I fix this so that I can continue dropping. I'm exercising regularly and eating the same. I need some help here. I have decreased my Water intake. Could that be it? I feel stuck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the responses. I will try T increase my Water Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App