Struggling, help wanted please

[Fraoch 3]

I am looking for anyone: as many anyone's as possible! Who have dealt with emotional eating after gastric bypass.

I'm about 1.5 years out and after having lost 180 pounds have gained back 30. I'm scared and need help. Please.

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[Hagengirl3 65]

I struggle as well and had RNY at about the same time as you. I have definitely started to go back to some of my bad habits that led me to gain the weight in the first place. Right now I exercise a lot, so that is keeping me from gaining the weight back, but it is a constant struggle. I tend to eat out of boredom or when tired. When I start to feel out of control, I usually try to narrow in on one habit that I can improve on and only worry about that for a few days until it has become a habit, then move onto something else. Recently it has been to drink more Water. Before that it was to cut out Protein bars (I was up to eating 3-4 a day). I find that if I make just one small change at a time, I see success and that motivates me. Otherwise I get overwhelmed.

[jannalifeday 0]

I had RNY in April 2015. I lost 90 lbs and gained 12 and went right back to old habits. Emotional and bored eating. I've stretched my pouch and have stopped losing weight. I don't exercise (I am limited due to medical reasons but could do some, just don't). It's depressing.

Jan 1st I started on the Premier Protein shakes 3 times a day with an Atkins or Prem Prot bar when hungry. I've lost over 12 already. I'm getting back on track.

I hope we can encourage each other!

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Edited January 19, 2017 by jannalifeday

[reeky53 2]

I lost 80 gain back 5 I've stopped loosing weight also. I hope we can encourage each other I'm an emotional eater too. The only reason I think that I haven't gained more is I also work out a lot.

[jannalifeday 0]

I just bought some hand weights and plan to do some simple calisthenics- I have Ménière's disease and have balance issues with a constant threat of vertigo so I can't do certain things. I figure every little bit helps. What exercises do you do?

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[mrs.nelson1120 4]

I do to but lately just trying to find something to keep me busy

I have been slacking on my workouts. And that was the one thing that helped me.

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[Redmaxx 740]

Not wanting to sound dumb or anything, but have you tried to find some sort of hobby? I model N scale trains and when I am working on them it takes my mind off from wanting to eat. Also, I put all my supplies on the other side of the basement so that I get up and walk to get what I need. Sure it is inconvenient but it forces me to get up and walk. Every step helps.

[mrs.nelson1120 4]

Yes i do just been working so much no time. And the problem starts when i am home. While um out working i dont even bother with extra Snacks. But will try and get back started. That does help and it's not dumb makes since. Thanks

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[Redmaxx 740]

You're welcome. Don't forget, we are all in this together. We are a WLS family.