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ok guys, i started at 210 had surgery 6/26/08 lost down to almost 192, now i am back at 199. now i have had a second surgery to my right rotator cuff been on disability from work for 3 months no activity besides the occasional trip to physical therapy which is only for my arm. i have had 4 fills restriction is pretty tight i have to be REALLY careful what i eat and how small it is, i will have admitted i have cheated with some cupcakes (holiday time). should i just be eating canned tuna and drinking Protein Shakes? i have Isopure ($50.00 a bottle for that powder) what's the deal with gaining has anyone else gained? i know i don't need another fill for at least a month or more....can SOMEONE give me some GOOD insight that has been doing this for awhile i would GREATLY appreciate it!

thanks

Lori:scared2:

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Maybe because your activity has slowed that might account for the weight gain. Make sure you get some exercise, how about walking? or just marching in place? I know you have to be careful with your arm. Make sure to get plent of Water in. My wt loss slows when I do not drink much water. Get your Protein, that is your priority and get your calories in as per suggested per your doctor. Not enough calories may have slowed your metabolism. It is hard to avoid the sweets but I know I did not want them around the house for quite a few months. I ate yogurt and cheese sticks and Fiber rich water and Jello. It is hard, but you can do it. I am 1 year out and have had a great loss of 110#, but now had to get an unfill do to something caught and not eating for a week! Now I have gained 8# and have no restriction and old eating habits are hard to forget. Obesity never really goes away. I will always have to be conscious of what I eat. Once your arm is healed you can step up the pace. It is a learning experience as we go along and the support along the way helps! I used the beneprotein for protein also which is reasonably priced. Protein Drinks help, egg salad, tuna salad, etc... Maybe you are too tight? Just try things and see how they go. Good Luck!

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