6 months post partum

[PB89 0]

I had my sleeve surgery 3 years ago...and just recently had my baby 6 months ago.....I have managed to gain 30 lbs since having my baby im depressed and I need help. Im completely out of control with my eating. Im stressed out and I eat because of it. And vice versa....after all the weight ive lost only to be gaining weight slowly ....im so frustrated and im starting to feel uncomfortable in my own skin. Any advice to get my weight back in control

[Susan-031314 179]

You've got this. If you still have your program materials, pull them out and read every bit again. Get back into your bariatric team. The patients who don't stay focused and involved are the ones who more often fail, and that is not you!!!! You still have your weight loss tool, you just need to tune it up get to work. You didn't have a baby to just lose control and not be the best Mom that you can be.

Go back to your liquid, Protein focused diet for at least 3 days and jump-start the process.

Last but most certainly not least, get some sleep!!!! It has to be incredibly hard with a little one but with proper sleep, you will be clearer and be able to make fetter choices, be it food or packing up the stroller and walking/jogging the neighborhood.

You can do this and we are here to help, if we can.

[PB89 0]

Im really trying to stay in control but I have a lot of stress factors (ie. finances) im just scared to fail ....I lack will power at times ....I do have all my post op info....and have tried going on liquids again but I find that weekends are the worst cause I EAT! I will try again ....as far as support groups they are always in the evenings and I work evenings which is why im turning to you all for help

[Susan-031314 179]

Have you tried or considering telling yourself that you can only have your cheats AFTER you have had all of your Protein? How are you doing on Water? Instead of giving in to the cheat, get in 8 ounces of Water first.

Bottom lime, get back to basics, and keep your eye on your goals, playing with that baby now and seeing them graduate in 18 years while knowing you were there for every minute....

[squeaker31 65]

Thanks for sharing your struggles. It was the weight I gained after pregnancy that finally put me over the edge to elect surgery. I completely empathize with the hormones and financial stress ... Fear of failure which leads to self beating up. And you know it but beating yourself doesn't help it only makes it worse. If you have any way to see a counselor I would do it. It's one hour that's just for you. You have been successful and "know" the right things to do. Remember your motivations and know that you have the power. Might need more tools. The sleeve is one. Counseling might be another. Good luck!