Starting over?
Check out this website:
http://www.amylhwilliams.com/pouchrulesfordummies.html
After a few years it is very good at explaining what you need to do.
Diona
Diona Austill
Miles City, MT
Miles City, MT
Sheryl,
My heart goes out to you because I know how painful regain can be. I think it is just getting back to basics. What did you do early out?
For me, I tracked every little thing that went into my mouth at fitday.com. I got in at least 100 grams of protein a day and stayed away from too many carbs...especially simple ones. I planned my food and took it with me to avoid having to settle for fast food or be hungry. Protein, veggies and some good complex carbs should get you back on track. When I find that I have to get back on track, I cut out the simple carbs (sugars and white stuff), increase my water and up the protein. It does the trick.
Sheryl, sometimes the first step is the hardest - the getting started part.
Dianne from FL
My heart goes out to you because I know how painful regain can be. I think it is just getting back to basics. What did you do early out?
For me, I tracked every little thing that went into my mouth at fitday.com. I got in at least 100 grams of protein a day and stayed away from too many carbs...especially simple ones. I planned my food and took it with me to avoid having to settle for fast food or be hungry. Protein, veggies and some good complex carbs should get you back on track. When I find that I have to get back on track, I cut out the simple carbs (sugars and white stuff), increase my water and up the protein. It does the trick.
Sheryl, sometimes the first step is the hardest - the getting started part.
Dianne from FL
SW / GW / CW 5'10"
306 / 165 / 140
With the DS: there is no stoma, so no stoma strictures; there are no limitations (other than volume) against drinking before, during or after meals; 80% of ingested fat is malabsorbed; 98.9% of type II diabetics are CURED of this devastating disease, with data showing stable cure over 10 years out; there is the best average weight loss and most durable (average 76% excess weight loss going out 10 years) of all of the bariatric surgeries. That's why I had a DS!
Sheryl and Melissa, you've gotten good advice from the others, I'll just echo what they said.
I am so fearful of regain, I've been bouncing back and forth for some time. Right now I'm above my high limit and need to refocus and get back on track. I've been so lax and I guess in "denial", dealing with stress makes it tough. So I am also going to get back to drinking my water (I have really struggled with it lately) and focus on protein and veggies.
Good luck, you can do it!
I am so fearful of regain, I've been bouncing back and forth for some time. Right now I'm above my high limit and need to refocus and get back on track. I've been so lax and I guess in "denial", dealing with stress makes it tough. So I am also going to get back to drinking my water (I have really struggled with it lately) and focus on protein and veggies.
Good luck, you can do it!
Proximal RNY Lap - 02/21/05
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Hi Sheryl -- I too have been struggling. I had lapband about 18 months ago and lost 130 pounds and have just plateaued for months. Sugar has crept back in. Snacks and grazing have come back. I feel like I am fighting my band constantly - trying to eat more than I really can. I even pb because of the food. It feels like I am insane.
I so appreciate your post because it helps us all reset our priorites. Protein. water. low carbs. Water first. Very few if no snacks. Now just doing it.
I am praying for your success - please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing!
I so appreciate your post because it helps us all reset our priorites. Protein. water. low carbs. Water first. Very few if no snacks. Now just doing it.
I am praying for your success - please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing!
This is the Day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it!
I had my surgery almost 8 years ago, I too have been having problems, my weight is 135,I have medical issues, but thats no excuse, i want to get back down to no more then 110, my hubby chews me out everytime i even start my basic diet again, I love cheese too, I can' eatsugar except for apples, raisons, thats to keep muy blood sugar up, because of seizures, ive had 4, since my surgery, they haven't been bad sinc i upped my weight , but i can't stand being 135, i know its just a number and my family says i lok fine, my hubby says i look like I have meat on my bones.,, which right away makes me feel FAT, how do i get back on track, measure all my food, ive already thrown out all the bread in the house, chips, etc, help!!!!
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