Post-op regain :(

[army_wife13 6]

Hi i had my surgery 09/09. I went from 298 to 138. After my brother getting killed in Afghanistan and my husband being deployed i started drinking and did realize how much i was drinking. I gained back to 215 lbs. i have not drank in almost 4 months. But need to get back into my Protein and Vitamins to get the weight back off. Any advice on how to kick start the journey again.

[esskay77 785]

I'm so sorry you lost your brother! We all appreciate and thank him and your husband for their service to our country.

I have not yet tried this but a lot of people talk about doing the 5 day pouch test to kick start everything again.

http://5daypouchtest.com/

If you try it, let us know how it works.

In addition, get back to basics -- keep a food journal, track grams of Protein, drink a lot of Water and do the 30/30/30 (stop drinking 30 minutes before meal, don't drink during your meal and don't eat for longer than 30 minutes, start drinking your Water again 30 minutes after your meal). Exercise. I know there are more basic things but these come to mind right away.

Best of luck. I know you can do it!

[hoksberg 5]

I tried the 5 day pouch test. It does work. I need to do it again because i have gained 26 lbs back in a year because of a stupid sweet tooth.

Edited February 23, 2015 by hoksberg

[glk 0]

I empathize with weight gain

[lmb012182 61]

My doctor recommended ideal Protein for me. I have not started it yet as it is expensive, but he said it's a good diet for bariatric patients. I gained about 30 pounds back and I am definitely upset with myself. I had the surgery a couple of months after you did. I hope that you get back on track and that your heart heals. Your husband and brother are true heroes and we thank them for their service.

[Kimberly Bouche-Perez 48]

Thank you for your brother and husband's service. They are why we are free!!!!!! You WILL get back on track!!!!! Post updates and I can be there if you need support.

[army_wife13 6]

They are doing a revision because of problems im having so maybe that will jump start the weight loss!