Weight Gain

[Barbierocker77 5]

I have currently experienced weight gain due to stress eating during a divorce process.

I had RNY gastric bypass in 2012. I lost nearly 80 lbs. My highest weight was 280 lbs before surgery and support group. My lowest weight was 176 about 8 months after surgery.

I had emergency gallbladder surgery in 2014. I had severe complications with internal bleeding and bile drainage. 5 surgeries were performed in a 2 month period to fix me.

Soon after my gallbladder surgery, my husband and I separated. And I started seeing myself decline. Under the advice of my gynecologist, I had my tubes tied to prevent pregnancy. Slowly, I began to become sluggish and lazy, and so did my metabolism.

I have gained 28 pounds back, and I am not happy. I blame myself most days. Please provide any information that would help.

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[Babbs 14,681]

Back to the basics of WLS.

Protein first, then veggies, then and ONLY then if you have room, some starch. But honestly you should stay away from processed carbs, sugars and food during the losing phase.

Track every single bite of food that goes into your mouth. Know how many calories you need to actually make enough of a deficit to lose weight.

Drink at least 64 oz of low calorie/no calorie Fluid every day

Move more!

It's not easy to get back into the groove of things when things have gone awry, but it can be done. Once you do it long enough, it becomes habit again.

Good Luck!

[wmidhope 4]

I have gotten off track too if you need a partner let me know i am down 60 have 50 to go and no weight loss last 6 months up and down same 5 lbs

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Using My Fitness Pal to plan my daily menus and track everything I eat and drink has been a hugely helpful tool for me.

Likewise, weighing every morning helps me.

Good luck to you both!

[friejenn 42]

I too have been struggling over the last 6 months. I have lost 55lbs but need to lose 30 more. Great advice to start over as Babbs stated. That's my plan and I'm happy to be an ear it help motivate. I could use the same. Good luck to us all!

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[wmidhope 4]

Friejenn we are starting together to get back on track tomorrow if you want to join the accountability group my email is dhope4451@comcast.net get in touch

[Barbierocker77 5]

Getting back slowly.

Drinking Water and choosing meal plans.

Barbie Ann

[wmidhope 4]

Day 2 of the 5 day pouch test! Getting back on track!

[claricey 65]

16 months out and 18 pound regain after losing 60. Feeling lost...would love to join an accountability group if you are still doing that.

Starting back slowly by logging everything that goes into my mouth on LoseIt. com. I have 2 knees that need to be replaced within the next 3 years or so....so exercise is painful but not impossible.

I plan to walk...just plain walk as well as log my food to try to lose some of what came back on me. I feel so yucky...bloated etc...

Together with each other's help and encouragement we can do this!

[Designer Edit 41]

Okay, so are there others out there like me? I'm almost a year post op but haven't lost much in the last 5 months. To be honest, I haven't tried very hard at all since about 1 month post op... Just ate and drank what I wanted. The restriction was enough to lose 65lbs but now I'm just yo-yoing around 5lbs. I still have 40 to lose. It was just so magical for the first 6 months... I didn't do any of the things I said I would (change habits, start working out, quit drinking Diet Coke). Anyway, I'm about ready to start losing again (which is clearly going to take some effort this time). Is anyone else out there admittedly as bad of a self-saboteur as me?

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@barbierocker77.... Your body and mind have been through a lot.... Maybe check with an endocrinologist to be sure all your hormones etc are at the right levels...

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Edited May 27, 2016 by nyteacher125

[wmidhope 4]

We started the 5 day pouch test on Tuesday to get the pouch back to feeling good and kicknthe sugar cravings.

I think its easy the first 6 months now is where we are going to have to make changes...i agree intooknthe holidays off and never got back on track up and down the same 5 lbs since jan

[Barbierocker77 5]

I am with you on the first 6 months. I lost my maximum weight the first 3-6 months. Then it slowed down when I reached 175 lbs.

Then I kept it off, until I had complications with internal bleeding from gallbladder surgery.

Then, soon after that, I had my tubes tied and I started to gain.

I don't drink carbonated drinks. But, I do drink sweet tea occasionally. I do live in the south, so sweet tea is our choice of refreshment. Lol

I am NOT complaining about my surgery at all, it has helped me keep my diabetes under control.

My biggest problem right now is carbohydrates. Mostly snacking in between meals.

Ive started taking CLA and Fat Burner along with a lean muscle mass supplement. And drinking at least 3 route 44 waters a day from Sonic. Lol hahaha

I really love the crushed ice, reminds me of a slushie. I think its a mental thing, the crushed ice makes the Water exciting.

My workout schedule needs tweaking. Mostly hit and miss when it comes to the gym.

I have been trying to start walking around every day at our local park.

And along with the Water, and whatnot, I have noticed a significant impact on my bloating and weight gain.

Starting to feel light on my feet again.

I created a secondary page on Facebook, to use as an journal just between me and my counselor. I can keep up with my meals with posting about my meal with a picture. I need a few buddies on Facebook to keep me motivated though.

Barbie Ann

[wmidhope 4]

Ill join you my email is dhope4451@comcast.net email me your Facebook info

[wmidhope 4]

claricey my email is dhope4451@comcast.net you can join us