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I need help I had my surgery July 3,2012 and I lost from 490 down to 209 was my lowest but some old habits have crept back in I have started eating bread again and carbs some I currently weigh 255 any advice for getting back on track would greatly be appreciated.

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First, don't be too hard on yourself. You're only human, and part of being human is sometimes making mistakes even after making huge progress. You will get there again.

Second, I would highly recommend tracking your food with an app such as myfitnesspal. I'm betting you've done this before, but getting back to basics may be beneficial for you right now.

Are you seeing a therapist? Or maybe attending a support group? It sounds like you know what you're doing but just need a little help getting back on track. Check into both of those things if you aren't already. It can make a world of difference to have that extra support and accountability.

You'll get back to where you want to be! Be kind to yourself and remember why you've gone through all the hard work in the first place. Feel free to message me anytime if I can help at all, even just to lend an ear. I started above 400 pounds too. Good luck to you. :)

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Congratulations on the weight loss.

@@Cervidae has given you some great advice.

I would also recommend you make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals.

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