HELP! WEIGHT RE-GAIN--5 YEARS OUT

newkat99
on 3/5/15 11:34 pm, edited 3/6/15 12:06 am - Sherman, CT

First forgive me if this is not the appropriate place for this but here goes:  I am almost five years post op, gastric bypass. I have gained 40 of the almost 100 lbs I lost.

I know why I gained it.  I am trying and failing to lose the weight and now seem to be on this cycle of lose 5 gain 7, down 4 up 6 roller-coaster for the last year.  I am middle-aged and peri-menopausal.  I know that's a contributing factor.

I am feeling out of control, at a loss and trying to grasp at any straw.  I don't know where to turn....I have moved away from where I had the surgery and I'm trying to find a support group here, but since I didn't have the surgery here, groups are loathe to have me join.

Please, any wisdom, tips, on where to start, what works and how to get going in the other direction would be helpful.

 

And to those of you who are just starting  this journey, please do not be bummed out by this.  I wouldn't change a thing.  The surgery saved my life. 


Thank you,

newkat99

JasminesMom
on 3/5/15 11:43 pm

Hi newkat99

I am at the very beginning of my journey - just hoping to get rny.  You have not discouraged me - you are still making it work and trying hard!  I just want to wish you the best and hope others here can guide you and support you!  Good for you for reaching out!

 Susan

5'4"  highest weight 283  current weight 262  

waiting for final approval from insurance

Poodlemac
on 3/5/15 11:46 pm
RNY on 09/26/14

Most of the groups here don't require you be a patient.  Call and ask if you can attend.  Most are very embracing! I attend meetings at the hospital and a different doctors office. 

    
newkat99
on 3/6/15 12:04 am - Sherman, CT

Thank you to you both for the response and support.  Just getting it out of my head, has helped.  I'm my own worst judge.  I'll reach out to some groups here and keep plugging away at some local groups.


Again thank you.

 

newkat99

Cathy W.
on 3/6/15 1:28 am

You aren't alone with regain.  Many of us have struggled with regain.  

For extra support, check out joining the Back On Track Together OH Group.  

Go back to basics.  Protein first, followed by veggies.  If you've returned to old habits such as grazing, eating simple carbs, eliminate them. You lost before and you can do it again.  Losing regain is slower so it is even more important to stay the course, and to be patient and not get frustrated.  

You can do this!

Cathy

Want to get back on track or stay on track? Get Back On Track Together!

NYMom222
on 3/6/15 3:23 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

Thought this was a good article I saw recently. It might help. Even if they don't think they want you, I would join a group anyway. They would probably get over it. Are there any groups in the community?

http://www.bariatriceating.com/2015/03/02/top-10-bariatric-p ost-op-mistakes/

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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Kathy S.
on 3/7/15 1:19 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with

You have already taken the hardest step by saying enough is enough and now I want to get back on track.  Here are some steps I hope will help you. They helped me...  Also, be sure and join the Back On Track Together group link in my signature area.  

Planning/Preparing


Remember when we were preparing for surgery?  How many meetings, classes and such did we attend?  We were told the more prepared we were the better our chances were for success.  And they were right. Go through the house, car and work place and get rid of trigger foods.  Stock up on foods that will keep you on track. I removed every carb/sugar temptation and replaced it with lots of protein, veggies and fruits.  

Journaling

Get back to journaling.  This will help you identify when you feel like eating, stress factors and any triggers in your life.  Once you identify these factors, this will help you put tools in place to keep you from eating.  It became clear I was not taking time for me anymore. I worked my day job and then spent the rest of my time caring for my husband.  It was easy to reach for fast, prepackaged food.  Since I purged my home I have to eat clean as there are no other options LOL

Use a tool to track you're eating and exercise like Getting Started with Health Tracker

Once I started to track ever bite and drink it became clear why I had gained.

Goals/Rewards

Make a list of goals for yourself.  Make them realistic and small.  Some of mine were move more, purge all junk from my home, eat more protein.

Food

In general, a long term post-weight loss surgery eating plan includes foods that are high in protein, and low in fat, fiber, calories, and sugar. Important vitamins and minerals are provided as supplements. (if you had a different surgery adjust this to your food plan)

Water

Water is our Best Friend. I have to say I never went back to pop or any bad drinks, however I was drinking tea like crazy. What is wrong with drinking tea?  I was either using sugar or 3 equals and 3 sweet n lows per 32 ounce glass.  So I was either pushing to be diabetic or get cancer.  I found once I started carrying a bottle of water around 24/7 (yes had one at my bedside) I lost the cravings for the sugar and I KNOW those artificial sweeteners are not good for me. Look I am old and if you add up all the artificial sweeteners I have consumed I am sure I am at the rat in the lab getting cancer threshold

MOVE!

I can't say enough about how key this was for me. The reason I kept my weight off for almost 10 years was no matter what I kept moving.  If I could not go to the gym I would walk. I loved Zumba, bootcamp workouts, lift weights. When I stopped, the weight came on.  So for me I am starting slow to avoid injury by walking and using some of the workouts on my Demand TV.  Find something you love to do and it won't feel like a pain in the *** to do daily.

Support

If it's an option "run" don't walk to a support group.

Keep me posted on how you are doing

 

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Curious.George
on 3/7/15 2:44 am - Canada

I think for me the most important thing was to stop eating "refined sugar and carbs", i.e. no chocolate, icecream, etc. no white bread, buns, bagels, etc.  Once I got this food out of my system, I did not "crave" it anymore.  Now I just eat meat, veggies, fruit and dairy.  If I don't eat sugar - then I don't "crave" sugar, therefore I eat less and I eat just what the body needs.  Hope this helps. Take good care.

 

Referral Date: May 29, 2012;  TWH     Orientation: June 19,2012;     Nurse Practitioner Group Session and Social Worker Initial Assessment: September 25, 2012;     Nurse Practitioner One-on-One and Psych. Assessment: January 18, 2013;     Met with surgeon: March 8, 2013;     Pre-Op scheduled: June 20,2013;   Surgery scheduled: July 17, 2013!    Surgery Completed!

                    

    

    
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