23 and really strugling

[darlingkassy 0]

Hey i had my surgery late 2009 and lost a good 70 pounds. I have gained most of back and would really like someone to talk with that may or may not be going through same thing. Really trying to get back on track and do it right. it's always nice to have someone who knows what you're going through.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

surgery 2009 - lost 70 pounds. gained most of back

darlingkassy

welcome

gotta tell you girlfriend .....don't misunderstand, but...........

you are "everyones" worst nightmare!!!!

seeing a fellow sleever gain back their weight

but.........its good to confirm/show us that it is possible to gain the weight back!!!!egads :ph34r:

many/hopefully most people realize weight gain back is possible

we tell ourselves it can't happen - but most of know better

we have to work hard with all the rules we followed earlier so we can maintain

i think its good to hear stories like yours, because it makes me/most of us realize that working with the sleeve is a must for the rest of our lives

we always knew that - but i think many/some NEWBIES think once the weight is off - its permanent

well it IS permanent - as long as we follow the lifestyle with water/protein et al that we've been taught

I think many/most VETS are more aware/scared of gaining weight back

knowing that there is/could be a prob with weight gain, is half the battle

I/us most/all of us have always yo yo'd not able to keep the weight off

now we are finally being given theis "tool" of the sleeve - we must abide by all the rules forever and a day!!!!

guess i'm just repeating this to myself - because its so important - and i'm trying to convince myself of something i already know (about the possibility of weight gain)

we've all gone through so much to lose this weight - KEEP it off

my meds, comorbities are gone - i never want to go backwards!!!!

I can't physically/mentally afford to go back to my old lifestyle

I have in the past said this "spiel" to myself - to remind myself to stay on track!!!!!

we/me still goof up sometimes - but hopefully/usually bounce back soon

now............to finally answer your question darlingkassy :wub:

my suggestion to you/and any of us in the future who fell off the wagon,,,,,,,

go back to basics with the Protein shake

drink as much Water as you can

maybe stay on liquids only for a week - full liquids for another week

this will give you that push, to start your weight loss again

when back on solids - chew everything to death, eat very very slowly

stop drinking about 30 minutes before you eat

never drink with meals

don't drink for about 45 minutes before you eat again

drink at least 64 oz of H20 a day!!!!

i'm repeating these essential rules in case you don't remember them, since its been a while since you were doing things correctly

do some exercise - walking is great if you are just getting back into the groove

glad you came here - we all do support each other, thats the name of the game

the first step is the hardest

and you made it by coming back here, realizing you have a problem, and wanting to go forward

you can do this!!!!

come back with any and all questions

i'll be on the lookout for you

glad you are here

good luck

kathy