Regain

[navywifesaige 0]

Hey guys! I'm 28 and 2 years out from surgery. I'm at 195.. I've gained about 30 lbs. pouch reset starting monday. Any advice?

[James Marusek 5,244]

The approach in the "maintenance" phase is different than in the "weight loss" phase. This is my personal experience with the maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

[navywifesaige 0]

Thanks!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

My advice?

Make an appointment with your NUT today and go back to basics.

Are you following your program?

Are you tracking your food?

Are you getting in all of your Protein and fluids every day?

Are you taking all of your Vitamins and supplements as recommended?

Are you exercising?

Whether you are entering a maintenance phase or still want to lose more weight, talk to your NUT about healthy strategies for reaching your goal.

And, Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[navywifesaige 0]

I'm definitely off track. Taking my supplements and getting my Protein but that's about it

[Txn26 5]

What are you doing for pouch reset? I'm starting tomorrow on only Protein Drinks and liquids. I'm so aggregated that I may have ruined my pouch.

[Brooklynrain 12]

Hello

Yes this is a tough stage. I'm at about 18 months out. I've noticed that I can eat things I couldn't eat the first year after surgery. I went back to drinking more Water, being more active and lowering my caloric intake. I go up 6 - 10 pounds and then back down when I focus. I realized I lacked planning my meals for the day and that would put me into trouble when I was out and about. My advice, lower your caloric intake, exercise, drink more Water and plan your meals. Also, try and remember to take your time when you eat and definitely don't eat and drink at the same time. Find dense Protein to eat versus softer mushy foods. I've had to do all these things to just maintain versus gain. Best wishes.