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Was down 104 lbs-then I gained 5 lbs this past 2 weeks. I think I was ahead of myself thinking I couldn't gain any wt. I was band3d 2 yrs ago and was only 9 lbs from goal. I'm really dissapointed in myself. I've been snacking a lot at night which also give me terrible heartburn at nite. 3 wks ago I was thinking it was simpled to keep the wt off-now I'm not so sure. I don't know why I'm eating so much cuz I get full really fast and I'm uncomfaortable when I overeat. I'm cdcebating whether I want to get another fill or just do the 5 day pouch test. I'm afraid I've stretched my pouch. D9es the 5 day pouch test let u know whether or not u need a fill or does it help shrink ur pouch back?

Marci

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Don't be so hard on yourself...it isn't the end of the world....something is going on that made you revert to old habits...it happens. Posting will probably help you think it through and get back to eating clean and exercising...reflux is horrible and that suffering alone will help you mend your ways.

Let's face it, we are good at gaining, we have proven we are good at losing, too....maintenance is the wild card and takes real work. I went through it, too, and had immense anxiety that I was going to get fat again, so I feel your pain. I journalled honestly but informally and walked more and worked through what was going on....sometimes it doesn't seem fair that the weight just won't stay gone by itself, LOL!!!!

Best wishes and keep posting,

Mimi

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Exactly.....don't be so hard on yourself. Look how far you have lost!! And everything you've overcome. You know why you gained the weight, you know how to change it. Don't let it get any further, get it under control now. So proud of you!!!

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I am with the rest of the replies. 5 pounds is not the end of the world. What is important is that you recognize it and you know that you need to take action. I am not at goal yet (just got banded in August) but when I do get there my maintenance plan is to continue to weigh in weekly and if I gain 5 pounds, I will immediately make sure I take steps to lose it. I think you will always have a day to day fluctation on the scale but set a limit and make sure you dont allow yourself to go over that. I think you will be fine because again, you are monitoring and recognizing that you need to take action. Dont be hard on yourself and dont let it get you down! You have done a phenomenal job and you should continue to Celebrate that!

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