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Darla S.
on 1/18/12 11:22 pm - Maple Grove, MN
Topic: RE: off the wagon
For me?

1)  follow the post-op rules the best I can.  It's surprising how FULL I get when I eat protein first!  I've never been really great at the not drinking with meals thing, but I'm always aware of when I'm doing it, and I TRY to just take small sips.

2) avoid the kitchen at night.  It's incredible how the crackers and **** can actually call out to you from behind the cupboard doors.

3)  NEVER. GIVE. UP.  Re-gain is a fairly well proven fact.  Anyone who denies that is kidding themselves, and probably didn't do enough research pre-WLS.  You really can't argue with statistics.  What we do when it happens is what matters.  Don't lose sight of how far you've come, but don't give up and abandon ship when you mess up and gain a few.  How easy is it to say 'Well, I'm that one failure, I may as well finish the cold pizza in the fridge and wolf down a pint of Haagen Das."  NO.  Our tools are there for us, and as long as we respect them and stay mindful, they will work for us.  At 5 years out, I've been bouncing around within about an 8 pound range for well over a year, maybe two, and that range puts me anywhere from 12-20 pounds above my lowest weight.  I'd say that's pretty much maintaining.  Am I happy where I'm at?  Pretty much.  Would I like to lose more?  Darn right I would.  Can I?  Yup. 

WLS is a life long deal - a permanent committment to ourselves.  Anyone who thinks it's over once they hit their goal weight is a fool.


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Darla S.
on 1/18/12 11:09 pm - Maple Grove, MN
Topic: RE: Coffee Group in Maple Grove?
Hey Sandy, long time - no see!

The MG coffee group has pretty much died.  I tried for a long time to get it stirred up, but it got too depressing to go there and be the only one.  If I was lucky, maybe one or two others would show up.  Not sure why it crapped out - I know that at nearly 5 years post-op, I still need support.

Anyway, I'd be very happy to meet you there some Saturday morning - and invite anyone here to join us.  But I am working a 'hobby job' these days, and often get scheduled for Saturday mornings.  This week is out for me - but maybe the 28th?  I'll check my schedule tonight...


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Paul H.
on 1/18/12 2:51 pm - Eagan, MN
Topic: RE: off the wagon
 Hi Nadine,  
                   Good to hear from you! It is pretty common. I fell off the wagon too, and for me the problem is a combination of being home all day and brooding, I think one of the issues is that full feeling you get with a small pouch and small amount of food. When pushed you need larger quantities to get "that old feeling."
                   I have been pretty faithful on the treadmill, but the calories added up more. SO it ids back to basics, protein first, no snacking and lots of liquids between meals. I think I will have to either spend time in the desert 100 miles away from food or journal everything I eat, just like I did when I was successful.
                  My surgeon pointed out to me that I lost weight prior to surgery, so I have no excuse to not maintain or lose now. I hate logic like that. Lets maintain our accountability with each other through this forum.

Paul
    55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ #  lost post surgery
      
sandy K.
on 1/18/12 12:52 pm - minneapolis, MN
Topic: Coffee Group in Maple Grove?
Is there still a Saturday morning coffee group at Byerlys in Maple Grove? If so, when does it meet? Thanks!

LynnMarie
on 1/18/12 11:03 am - South Metro, MN
Topic: RE: off the wagon
For me part of the problem is that the first year really was the 'honeymoon' period....weight just fell off, I was not prepared for maintence....I was 20 pounds below my goal weight at 12 month post op but staying there was the hard part.  Hunger comes back and you feel so skinny- one cookie is not going to hurt me....right?

I gained back 10 pounds from my all time low.  Here is what works for me now:

My doctor told me to weigh myself everyday.  If my weight goes up- cut back that day- if I stayed the same- thumbs up, you are doing well. If I avoid the scale- I know I am in trouble.

Pack a good breakfast & lunch for work-  when I don't plan what I am going to eat, I eat too much

Don't let up on the excercising.  Everyone goes crazy at first, then at 1 year out they cut back- you are going to gain weight if you are not moving- guareented. Find a program that you can stick with and work out MOST days. 

Good luck- I believe that even though I have gained a few pounds back, I am still a sucess- happy & much healthier than I was.  Good Luck!







debim3
on 1/18/12 8:19 am - Roberts, WI
Topic: RE: off the wagon
I do best when I:

1.   eat protein first and protein for snacks
2.   walk
3.   write down EVERY BLT (bite, lick, taste)

Good luck.  You can do it.  A lot of us are struggling with this same issue.  We can find strength from each other.
HW 265 / SW 226.5 / CW 130.5 / GW 135
        
debim3
on 1/18/12 8:16 am - Roberts, WI
Topic: RE: Week 3 weigh-in, already I need a kick in the butt
This can be turned around...I'm working on that right now.

Last week 158
Today 155.5

Sometimes I have no problem, some days I shove as much in as I can.  I decided I had to get control over my binging also. So, I tried dieting and failed.  So, I decided to do just one thing..my one thing was to not buy candy. Then I decided to write down everything I eat...as I've heard it before BLT every Bite, Lick, and Taste.  That has been the biggest help because I do NOT want to write down a binge. I also have someone that I meet with once a week (on Fridays) and I share my food log and weight chart with her.

I'm hoping that after a few weeks I can do it on my own again, but until I feel 100% confident, I will keep doing this.  My next "one thing" I want to add is to walk everyday, even if it's just a mile.

You can do this...it is hard, but you can do this.  Lean on us for support!

Keep posting...
HW 265 / SW 226.5 / CW 130.5 / GW 135
        
Nadinemel
on 1/18/12 1:02 am - St Paul, MN
Topic: RE: Any Recipe Ideas for the Holiday
I make these alot for parties etc!  No protein, but DELICIOUS!
Nadinemel
on 1/18/12 12:35 am - St Paul, MN
Topic: off the wagon

I was at a plateau for several months.  Over the holidays I discovered that I can eat lots of no no stuff, (cookies, chips...) and my pouch never seems to get full.  I went up several pounds and need to get back in the swing of things here.  I stopped chewing well, drink after I eat...

What would you say are the 3 most important things to do to maintain weight loss? 
(I miss my coffee gang too)

Paul H.
on 1/17/12 1:51 pm - Eagan, MN
Topic: RE: Week 3 weigh-in, already I need a kick in the butt
  Never give up Renee! The challenge is with us each day. I am sure if you keep up the running that you will be balanced and OK. Aren't there extra endorphins in there somewhere for you?
    55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ #  lost post surgery
      
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