Had vsg oct 2011.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Started with 265 and 8 mos later was 150. Now its two years later n u am back to 195. I need help n a reminder how we all lost that weight so fast in the beginning. I forgot n I need to get back to that 150. Thanks...

Edited March 4, 2014 by GetInMyBelly

[Momonanomo 534]

I'm not a year out yet and am still i my losing phase; I know there are vets on here with loads more experience, but I can put in a thought that might be helpful. Hoping those further out will put in their advice too, because I'm interested in what they have to say!

I think for me -- the key is to always ALWAYS eat Protein first. My recent stall & experience with sliders over the holidays (T-giving all the way through my birthday in early Feb) I truly believe was because I was allowing myself to eat processed carb-y and sugary things when I was hungry. The sliders. The evil sliders You don't really get full and they have an addictive way of making you want more. But! the whole thing was a learning experience for me so that I now know it's true what they say: eat the Protein first and you'll feel the restriction. I believe, that for the rest of my life, when I need to, I can use my sleeve as a tool by eating the dense protein first.

Other things that I've picked up on the boards in addition to protein first:

1) don't drink any beverage for at least 30 minutes after you eat

2) overall, try to limit (or eliminate) bread, Pasta, rice, sugar

3) get your exercise -- doesn't have to be hard core from the get-go, just try to always do a little more than you did before. Get moving

4) think about why you might be eating too much or the wrong things. If it's perhaps rooted in emotion, consider seeking counseling. there is no shame in getting help to sort things out. It's a wise investment!

5) Once you get to goal -- and I truly believe you can get back there! --- weigh yourself regularly. Allow a small "bounce" range of 5 lbs or so, and don't let yourself go beyond that. The sooner you catch the regain the better. I think we all know that if we allow 5 lbs to be 'ok', then pretty soon it can turn into more. That has been the story of my life. So for me, no more sticking my head in the sand and being in denial about my weight.

And hey! Congrats on losing the weight in the first place -- don't get too down about the regain. You're absolutely doing the right thing by addressing it now. I really think we will all ALWAYS have to fight this battle. It's all a learning process -- for the rest of our lives. I know that's cliche, but it's true.

You can do this!

best of luck

[woo woo 872]

Just wanted to add that many people on here are having lots of luck using 5:2 to lose a regain (being a year or more out). There are a bunch of links and info about it on here, you should be able to find it with a search.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Thank you kindly!! I appreciate all your words n advice!! ❤