5 years Post Op- Seeking Help from a Veteran

[bgraciad83 0]

Hello, I'm seeking help to get my back on track. I've been struggling for the last two years. The last two years I've gained a total of 26 lbs back. I lose a pound here and I gain a pound there.

The first step I took was to reduce my food intake. I noticed I was able to eat a little bit more so I reduced my portions. I don't have an issue with eating fast food so that's not my problem. I began to add exercise to my routine but I continued to gain weight. I was becoming obsessed with weighing myself everyday and every time I saw that I was not losing weight, that unmotivated me so as of September 2013, I haven't weighed myself because I'm scared. I've kept an eye on my weight through my clothes and of course, my food intake (as far as nutritional and portion control).

I went back to get checked by the nutritionist as I do every year and he had me add more Protein to my diet. Which I have been doing. He also ran hormone test and thyroid test to make sure it wasn't a different problem. Everything came back normal.

The last two months, I have added cardio exercise to my routine. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and I do at least 30 minutes of Treadmill, Elliptical, or Bike.

I had a personal trainer last year from January-May and she made me GAIN weight (muscle) but I never lost fat!!!!

My nutritionist suggested I joined a support group to seek help and try to mirror different things to see what works best for me. Even though he wasn't too concern since he said that most people gain 15% back after 5 years. I'm concerned!!! I want to continue to lose weight to reach my ideal weight of 140 lbs.

What could I be doing wrong? I've heard of people going back to eating liquids and purees, should I go that drastically again??

[ASKSARAH - Sleeve 256]

A lot of people go back to square 1 with the liquids and adding in foods again just to reset.

Drastic times take drastic measures!

Just get refocused and you will do great.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I would start tracking everything you put into your mouth in MyFitnessPal, or the like. I think it is easy to get out of touch with what we actually eat after we have some time and "think" we are still doing the same behavior we did when we were post sleeve only to find out our behaviors actually begin to mirror more of our pre-sleeve behaviors.

I know I still struggle with the snacking thing, eating a couple crackers here and there and thinking it doesn't really impact me because it is nowhere near what I did pre-sleeve. But, all the little snacking does add up. I cannot dismiss it. When I track everything, I really get a wake-up to my behaviors.

For me, all this goes back to me questioning what my motivation is when I put something in my mouth. Am I hungry? Am I feeding my body or my mind? Do I have any of the symptoms of H.A.L.T. (Hungry, angry, lonely, tired)

Why am I eating that _____? (Fill in the blank)

[VSG AJH 499]

Hello, I'm seeking help to get my back on track. I've been struggling for the last two years. The last two years I've gained a total of 26 lbs back. I lose a pound here and I gain a pound there.

The first step I took was to reduce my food intake. I noticed I was able to eat a little bit more so I reduced my portions. I don't have an issue with eating fast food so that's not my problem. I began to add exercise to my routine but I continued to gain weight. I was becoming obsessed with weighing myself everyday and every time I saw that I was not losing weight, that unmotivated me so as of September 2013, I haven't weighed myself because I'm scared. I've kept an eye on my weight through my clothes and of course, my food intake (as far as nutritional and portion control).

I went back to get checked by the nutritionist as I do every year and he had me add more Protein to my diet. Which I have been doing. He also ran hormone test and thyroid test to make sure it wasn't a different problem. Everything came back normal.

The last two months, I have added cardio exercise to my routine. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and I do at least 30 minutes of Treadmill, Elliptical, or Bike.

I had a personal trainer last year from January-May and she made me GAIN weight (muscle) but I never lost fat!!!!

My nutritionist suggested I joined a support group to seek help and try to mirror different things to see what works best for me. Even though he wasn't too concern since he said that most people gain 15% back after 5 years. I'm concerned!!! I want to continue to lose weight to reach my ideal weight of 140 lbs.

What could I be doing wrong? I've heard of people going back to eating liquids and purees, should I go that drastically again??

You should look on the Vets threads. A bit of regain seems totally normal, AND totally changeable. There are lots of vets successfully relosing their regains through the 5:2 diet and other means. Please don't be discouraged! You're still a success!

[bgraciad83 0]

Thank you all! What's the 5:2 Diet? Anything else that you guys suggest as far as sample meals othen than going back to liquids? I've also started to weigh my food, I hope that helps.