Years after Gastric Bypass Surgery

[tblabella 6]

I had the gastric bypass August 1, 2013.. It was a great choice for me.. I haven't regretted it one day.

I have lost 103 pounds. Starting weight was 230 I now weigh 127. My concern now is keeping it off. What do ya'll do to maintain your weight.

[Jkpizano5 20]

That's my goal weight 125 - 130

[Raec69 11]

I'm 3 yrs out. My start weight was 442lbs. and now I'm 160-165. It was a loong journey but was well worth it. I would do it all over again. At the moment I'm on a stand still due to Spine surgery but I am recovering slowly & have gained 15 lbs. in the past 8 months. I'm sad & soo disappointed in myself for the weight gain though I have no control on my lack of exercise. Although, my recovery has been long I've still managed to eat Healthy & try to walk in my home. It's something but still very disappointing..

Eating Healthy, drinking plenty of Water & exercise is the Key

Edited January 23, 2015 by Raec69

[carolvalen 24]

Can you post pictures. Have faith you will lose it. Healing takes time. Congratulations. Don't be sad or disappointed in yourself you did good. I'm happy for you. Heal first. I hope you feel better soon. .

[catdaddy 232]

I had the gastric bypass August 1, 2013.. It was a great choice for me.. I haven't regretted it one day.

I have lost 103 pounds. Starting weight was 230 I now weigh 127. My concern now is keeping it off. What do ya'll do to maintain your weight.

Hi tblabella, I can't answer your question because I haven't gone into my maintenance phase yet but I noticed we're one year apart from surgery months and just wanted to say hi. Great job in your weight loss and best wishes in your maintenance phase.

[Raec69 11]

My Before & After pics ????

[carolvalen 24]

You look amazing.Yaaaaaa. good job. Thank you for sharing. You inspire me so much. Thanks.????

[freshair 135]

@@Raec69 don't get down on yourself for a gain of 15lbs it's ONLY 15 lbs and you had spine surgery for goodness sake!! Think about the almost 300 lbs you've lost!!!!! You've done an amazing job please don't beat yourself up fir a few pounds!!!! Don't get in that head space. @@tblabella your awesome too you guys both inspire me im.7 weeks post op and cant wait to have the success you guys have had. Congratulations

[Tlmarsh 15]

I'm 3 yrs out. My start weight was 442lbs. and now I'm 160-165. It was a loong journey but was well worth it. I would do it all over again. At the moment I'm on a stand still due to Spine surgery but I am recovering slowly & have gained 15 lbs. in the past 8 months. I'm sad & soo disappointed in myself for the weight gain though I have no control on my lack of exercise. Although, my recovery has been long I've still managed to eat Healthy & try to walk in my home. It's something but still very disappointing..

Eating Healthy, drinking plenty of Water & exercise is the Key

I can totally relate! I had my bypass in April 2013 and am at my goal now. One reason why I gained all my weight was I had 5 back surgeries. It was the combination of pain meds causing sweet cravings for me, no exercise, and eating from boredom.

Exercise is so important to me in order to keep my weight down and to manage depression and cravings for junk food. So, as you are able, I would start walking as soon as you can. I have permanent back damage/nerve damage and I tried every kind of exercise but couldn't get back to my previous levels until I found Pilates on the reformer machine. The machine protects the back while it builds up your stomach and whole core, which then supports back muscles better. Without it I never could build up my stomach without throwing my back out.

But besides that, and more important, try to go back to your proper diet - lean Protein first, then some veggies. 3 meals per day with Protein Snacks in between. I just shared this in another post, but I have found myself getting off program by letting some junk food into my diet and it has brought on full cravings for junk and it has made my stomach not feel full, so I have been eating more. I have gained 5 lbs and now I am back on program and cleaning up my act. Whenever I let white carbs into my diet, it would make me fall flat. I know how easy it would be to lose all my success. I have to stay vigilant in keeping junk out of my diet. And when recovering from back surgery, the cravings were strong. You probably need alot of support during this time.

[Tlmarsh 15]

I shared my story in another post but now I found some pictures of myself before and after. Tracy

[Raec69 11]

Thanks ladies for the positive feed back & encouragement. I know what needs to be done as soon as I capable to do it. Good Luck in your Journey's as well.

I'm soo glad that I found this site and to be able to talk to those who have gone or going through the same trials as I am. ((( hugs))) to u ALL!!

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[carolvalen 24]

Ya'll look fabulous! !!! I want to wait about 5 months b4 I post pictures. I hope I look as amazing as you do. Keep up that hard work. It really pays off. That's what I keep in my head when I'm working out and changing my ever day living. "it pays off. It's worth it. Change is good."

[Raec69 11]

@@carolvalen

I'm not gonna lie its a struggle but soo well worth it. Stay focused & take advantage of the tool. Good Luck ????

Edited January 27, 2015 by Raec69

[carolvalen 24]

Thank you.