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I'm looking for some help and support. My bypass was done in July 08 so I'm 8 years out. Has anyone else been dealing with weight can? I've gained 50 pounds and that's the first time I've admitted that. I feel like the weight just keeps coming back on. Any ideas, suggestions?? Thanks!

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I have gained 30 and my surgery was sept 2014. I have had some other health issues which limited exercise but I stalled completely. I just baught a Fitbit and it helps me to get back on track.

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I am speaking from my past WLS years ago, and had same issue.

After weight gain, I realized I stopped food tracking and planning, and backed off of sensible exercise.

Once I got back on track, it came back off.

Not till my past banding deteriorated so far, that I could not eat anything healthy like meats, veggies and fruits without getting sick, did the weight come back on and I could not stop it. (Also caused my immunity system to shut down)

I suggest you honestly evaluate your full program, and find what is missing. Feel free to post here and we may be able to support in more details.

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Thank you and I think you're right! I need sit back and look at myself. I have heard of so many people who gain weight back after being 5-10 years out. I feel like I'm constantly gaining and I do not want that for myself. Again, thank you so much for the insight. The fitbit might be a good addition. Its hard when you start being able to eat anything again, ya know!?!?

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One of the nice things about the fitbit (and there are several nice things really) is that you can set it to bug you to move. If you get focused on whatever you are doing and haven't moved for the last 50 minutes it will bug you to get up and take some steps. I found that very helpful...I've since moved to an apple watch but it also employs the same technique and tells me that it's time to stand up and move around if I've been sedentary for too long :)

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