Need Suggestion - Re-gained Weight

Jennifer K.
on 10/15/08 5:23 am - Phoenix , AZ
Start by holding yourself accountable - start a food log, either online or written and keep track of what you are eating each day - to lose weight you should be aiming to eat 40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fat... make sure you are sticking to a set meal schedule and eating every few hours to help keep your blood sugar regulated. Read about low glycemic index foods and aim to eat those the most and limit the middle/high ones.
I would also suggest getting a metabolism test done (resting and exertion) to see how many calories YOUR body needs - take that info to a WLS nutritionist and have them help build you an eating plan to lose, then maintain weight!

First visit to surgeon - 288 ~ bmi 45.1
2 week pre-op 252 ~ bmi 39.5
Total lost - 153 Since surgery - 117!
Goal weight - 155 (mine) 180 (surgeons)
Current weight - 135 (2020 I lost 10lbs due to dedicating myself to working out more and being in better shape)

1/14/2025 still maintaining 135 :-)

Extended TT, lipo, fat injections - 11/2011

BA/BL/Arm Lift - 7/2014

Scar revision on arms - 3/2015

HALO laser on arms/neck 9/2016

Thigh Lift 10/2020

Thigh Lift revision 10/2021

stacibb
on 10/15/08 12:51 pm
I really think what said will help, I am definitely going back to journaling and holding myself accountable... Thanks so much
HBAlaska
on 10/15/08 7:35 am
What is the 5 Day Pouch Test?  I'm in the same boat and need to kick start my weight loss again.  I was researching the STOMAPHYX but don't think that would work for me.  I don't feel like I am eating a whole lot more at meal time, just eating the wrong things!!!!!  I've let the head hunger back in!!!!!!!
stacibb
on 10/15/08 12:50 pm
Hi, here is the website I found it on. http://www.5daypouchtest.com/
treasureme1st
on 10/15/08 11:31 pm - Flat Rock, MI
I hear you!  It's tough.  I am 4 years out as of Oct 7th and as of today I have gained 41 lbs back.  I wake up every day saying "this is the day" just like I did before the WLS.  It's quite scary.  I have been having lots of stomach pain issues after eating, and haven't been able to figure out why.  So, I eat the easy-to-eat stuff (like bagels, soups, etc.) that are so bad for you.
I have made an appt with a counselor who specializes in weight issues.  It all about the headbattles, as Ms. Gina Gore used to say on her website (which I miss terribly!).  If you don't fix those headbattle demons, the surgery is not going to be a permanent solution.  Because it is JUST A TOOL!
Good luck to you! 
PAMELA G.
on 10/17/08 3:30 am - ATHENS, GA
Sometimes I feel like I'm a loony bird. I hear myself saying the same things I did before I had weight loss surgery. Like I'm starting that diet tomorrow. And tomorrow never comes. I have become so depressed concerning my weight gain. It really bothers me. I have gained about 30 lbs and can no longer fit into anything. I feel like I want to cry everyday when I get dresses. I say to myself look what you have done to yourself again. I also feel the heat of people looking and thinking, see I knew she could not do it. I think I need serious help here.
jl195920
on 10/19/08 11:18 am
I need help too.   I had surgery over 3 years ago, in fact it was my second surgery.   I had my first one in my early 20's and that was way before the rougen -y/lap band was out.    I had the traditional gastric bypass with the staples.    I then had it redone about 3 years ago because they thought it was not done properly the first time.     I have now gained back about 30 pounds again and am really frustrated.

My life is complicated right now and I get depressed alot.   I have been on anti-depressants for many years and nothing seems to work.    yet, even my daughter now is following my same footsteps and is very overweight.    She is depressed alot too, even though she now is married and has a 1 yr old son.     I need some help.   My husband is not that supportive of me and we are having a lot more disagreements.    This is my second marriage and my childhood was not that great either.    I don't seem to have very good relationships with men in general.  

They always say they love u and want u and then turn around and swear at you and put u down.   I need help trying to get myself back on a decent diet.    I find myself wanting to snack on something all the time.     I have very few women friends here and my family is over 6 hours away.    What is the 5 day plan u guys talk about?   I could use a buddy to help me through this time.

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