How do I get over my stall?

[lessie 16]

I really never thought it would bother me THIS much but here I am crying because 2 years post op I have gained 10 pounds and can't seem to lose it. I didn't have as big of a weight loss goal as others I have talked to, I had my gastric sleeve done to ward off a lot of weight related health issues I was in the early stages of so my minimum goal total to lose was only 80 pounds. Maybe that is why the 10 pound gain is so hurtful? I'm almost too ashamed to even go back for my weigh-in. I have clothes that don't fit from last summer and it is like being pre-op all over again. My biggest hope for post-op life was to never feel like that ever again! My confidence has just fallen flat and I feel like a failure even though I was warned about this happening post-op. I know there are methods to fix this, that it happens, and that I can eventually get back on track if i stick with it, but not fitting into the clothes hurts, feeling like I did before hurts and I feel like no one in my life truly understands that. Maybe some of you do?

[Introversion 1,876]

I am also two years post-op. I was sleeved in April 2015, so we have something in common.

There is no magical secret to losing a regain with weight loss surgery. I like to say that the road to regain with a sleeve or bypass is often paved with sliders such as Lays, Fritos, Ruffles, Doritos, popcorn, pretzels, breads, Oreos, and ice cream.

Since sliders (a.k.a. slurry foods) generate no satiety or fullness in the sleeve or bypass pouch, you can eat unlimited amounts of them. They slide rapidly into the intestine and promote fast weight gain. If you eat any type of slider, it is time to cut this type of food out out your life cold turkey.

Again, there is no secret to getting back on track. Return to what you did during those first few months post-op. Eat plenty of lean Protein such as chicken, fish, and beef. If you are still hungry, finish the plate with non-starchy veggies.

Due to its high thermic effect, protein revs up your metabolic rate because it requires more calories and energy to for your body to digest than slurry carbohydrates. Think about it: you can eat 50 tortilla chips and your stomach will never fill it. However, you cannot eat 50 chicken breasts. You will be stuffed with one or two breasts.

The 50 tortilla chips has 500 calories and you are still hungry for more. The one chicken breast has about 175 calories and you are feeling full in 20 minutes or less.

[esskay77 785]

It seems that 2 years post-op is when it starts to get tough and weight gain can begin. I'm also at that point and have been afraid to weigh myself because my clothes are starting to get tight! I do have to get back to basics and I think that is key but I am also considering (just haven't found the time -- excuse number 1) to see a therapist who deals with food/eating issues. do you attend a support group? You should. But, you are not alone, I think this is fairly normal but the trick is to get back on the bandwagon!! Let's hop on together!

[Sherrie Scharbrough 311]

If you look at your guidelines you will see that it is normal PERSAY to gain some of your weight back. I know that is so very hard to swallow but maybe your body is at a set point, if you have let the carbs back into your life it may be easy to start there go back to your basics get all of your Protein, Water and add movement in also. I also would suggest that you jounal what you eat and drink if you aren't doing that it is so very important so you can tell exactly what and where you are at. I can image how frustrated this makes you. Please stop beating yourself up. Put your scales away for awhile and try to relax some. Scalers totally stress me out and I have been at my goal weight for over 3 years. Hugs and I am so sorry that you have to go thru this. Take care and keep coming on here to get the encouragment that you need. Take what you need and leave the rest. Good luck