A small set back

May 23, 2019

I went for a check up with my weight managment doctor and I'm up 5 pounds from 2 months ago.  I've had a rough couple of months (stress wise) and then went on vacation.  The nutritionist suggested a 2 week reboot diet.  I know several people don't believe in a "reboot" however I do, and it seemed to work for me last year when I started my journey to lose the regain.  The hard part is finding the motivation to actually start.  I keep looking ahead of the rough year that lies before me (I'm in graduate school and this years classses are awful) and keep telling myself I need to make a plan to keep on track.  If I don't have a plan I know I'll definitly lose my way.  On a good note it is the start of summer, and I will be spending quite a bit of time outside.  I hope this will give me the good healthy start that I need to stay strong as my year of Hell begins. 

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One Year Mark

May 01, 2019

One year ago today I went to the doctor.  I stepped on the scale like I would at every appointment, and weighed in at 225.  This was down from a few years ago, but I wasn't happy with the numbers I saw.  I had been fighting regain weight for several years at this point, and I knew I needed to finally step it up and really commit.  It's a year later and I'm over 50 lbs down.  I've worked hard this past year.  Some months I lost, some months I gained, but in the end I've done well.   

So I'm wondering what others are doing to stay motivated.  For me, I look at old pictures from several years ago, both from my highest and lowest weight.  It's a good reminder why I'm on this path and what I need to do to stay on it. 

So what do you do?   

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End of Year Update

Dec 29, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, I look back with a smile on all that has happened.  I started out the year weighting about 235.  I had over 90 pounds of regain since my RNY in 2000.  I got down to 163 and held it for a few years.  Eventually in 2010 I blew out my already damaged knees and over a 2 year peroid I had 4 knee surgeries including 3 of them being total knee replacements.  

About 5 years ago I weighed 258.  I knew I was large, but when ever I looked in the mirror I was able to convience myself I wasn't that bad.  That year I went and visited my cousin and he put some pictures up on Facebook.  I was horrified seeing my 258 pound self staring back at me.  I knew things had to change.  I lost 50 lbs and regained 30.  Lost another 50 and regained 30.  I knew this wasn't the best way to do it, but on a good note I stayed lower than where I started.

I went through a mid life crisis a couple years ago and decided to go back to school.  It took some time but I finally got accepted to a DDS program.  I knew I would be the oldest student there and I couldn't do anything about that, however I was determined to not be the largest one there.  I started watching my food intake and tried to exercise 2-3 times a week.  I started school in June at 208.  I continuted to watch my intake and exercise 5 times a week.  I'm closing the year at 169 pounds, and am determined to get down to my goal weight of 135.  I never hit 135 after my RNY and am excited to be able to accomplishment it in 2019.  

Regain is almost a normal step most people go through after surgery.  However, it's entirely up to us whether we use our "surgery tool" to get the weight off again.  It's not as easy as it was 18 years ago, but it's very doable if the determination is there.  I believe 2019 will be a beautiful year.

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Back on the wagon!! Contrave added to my regiment

Nov 03, 2018

The last 3 months have been a trip. I had a 6 week plateau and when I finally started losing weight again, I gave into the monsters in my head and ate and drank anything that fit in my mouth (especially snickerdoodles and diet Mt. Dew).  After another 6 weeks I was able to see my waistline growing and that was enough encouragement to get back on track.  

 

I visited with my weight management doctor yesterday and I weighed in at the same amount as I did on August 1st.  On a good note, I didn’t log any gain, but the bad side is I had lost 3-4 lbs 6 weeks ago, and those were gained back, so I didn’t get that credit either.  We discussed the fact I started graduate school and I started eating the sametime I was preparing for midterms. I know I have a habit of binge eating when I’m under a great deal of stress in my life, and it’s going to be like that for the next 4 years.      

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Still on a plateau

Sep 02, 2018

The during the entire month of August I have been fluctuating around 186-187, which is disappointing since I’ve had a 9 lbs loss almost every month for the three months.  I know it’s time for the body to adjust, but it would be nice to see the scale move again.  I always heard the 4th month is hard so here’s hoping it’s almost over.  On a good note my clothes are fitting better now than they did at the beginning of the month, so I know my continued efforts have been paying off.

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Half way there!

Jul 27, 2018

Very excited!  I’ve reached the half way mark in my weight loss goals.  I’m 51 lbs down and have another 49 lbs to go.  In the past I’ve gotten burned out by now on the high protein/low carb diet and would do almost anything for a cracker or a cookie, but not this time.  I won’t say I’m more motivated, but I will give credit to the many Keto recipes that are out there.  I’ve been able to satisfy my sweet tooth while being able to stay within the proper life style guidelines.  It’s been 2 years since I’ve been this low and only 20 lbs away from the lowest point after my weight loss surgery 18 years ago.

For anyone that has regained weight over the years be assured you can follow the steps that were given to you by your surgeon and the weight will come off. 

 

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When you just crave something cold and sweet!

Jun 22, 2018

Summers here and lately I’ve noticed I’ve been craving some ice cream.  Being the good girl I am, I haven’t given into temptation (and I want to keep it that way).  But I wondered what suggestions you guys can give, when you want something sweet but still surgical friendly.  

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I hate it when this happens

Jun 16, 2018

I've been so good this week.  I have watched everything I've put into my mouth, and I haven't let a single process carb or gram of sugar pass my lips.  I've been to the gym a few times this week in addition to water aerobics the other days.  I was feeling pretty good!  I stepped on the scale this morning and I hadn't lost an ounce!  Now I understand that I've most likely increased lean muscle mass.  But the fact I've shrunk 1/8 of an inch around my hips just doesn't give you the same "Yippy" vibes as dropping a few pounds on the scale.  Sometimes life just wants to throw you a curve ball!

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A new realization

May 16, 2018

Recently I was accepted to graduate school in a town 2 hours away.  In the past 10 days I’ve been able to get off caffeine and carbs, and have dropped 7 lbs.  I came home for a few days (where husband lives) and was tempted with all sorts of cravings/munchies.  My husband is at a healthy weight, and he eats cookies and chips daily at lunch.  I realized I can stay on a healthy meal plan better if he’s not around.  Within the next year my husband will get a job in the new town and move in with me.  Though I’ll be happy to live with him on a full time basis, I wonder if the temptation of cookies, chips, and carbs will be hard to resist.  I guess the trick is to do the best I can when he’s gone and work one day at a time when he’s around. 

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New Years Resolutions

Jan 03, 2018

I heard a report that most New Years goals have been broken by January 31st.  That being said I decided this year I would make 12 goals, one for each month.  

January I’m focusing on getting my diet back on track.  More protein, less carbs, and to be soda free by the end of the month.  If I find myself getting burned out and losing focus I can remind myself it’s only for a month, and I can do anything for 4 short weeks.  In February I’ll change it up and make a new goal to work on.  If all goes well I hope I’ll be able to remain focused on having a healthy life style and be much better off by the end of the year!

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Before & After
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Pre-surgery weight (May 2000)
340lbs
2 years post op (Feb 2002)
165lbs

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