Almost eleven years out post RNY surgery

May 28, 2017

I never lost more than about 88 lb, but then I put on about 35 lb two years out.  I lost about 20 from that point and have added and taken off the same 10 lb over and over.  I end up with bacterial overgrowth in my gut that causes diarrhea as a result of surgery.  The overgrowth is treated with antibiotics every few years, but it helps me keep down on my weight.  Now that it has been treated again, I put on that ten lb again since Christmas.  Although my weight has stayed fairly constant, my muscle mass is less and my body contour is different, making me feel fatter.  I am 59 years old now, which makes a difference.  

I graze too much.  I don't have enough protein.  My labs are all good.  I have type 2 diabetes, but my HGA1C is pretty good.  My B12 is on the lower side because sometimes I don't take it on time every thirty days.  I drink when I eat and drink too much diet soda.  I have not been exercising like I should.  

I share all of this because I want to get back to using my tool and start loosing again.  I need to start over and try the pouch reset diet, then get over bad habits of grazing, etc.  I am back on the forum for motivation and to relearn how to use this surgery to improve my health.  I have several other issues, such as hip arthritis and spinal stenosis that will benefit from additional weight loss.  

Thank you in advance for any support you may provide on my new journey!

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