New to the group - glad to be here

Hi all,

i'm 3.5 years post-op (RNY), 33 lb. above my lowest post-surgery weight, and 45 lb. from my goal.

2 weeks ago a Shopping trip to buy new pants brought me to a rude awakening and forced me to wake up to the truth I'd been denying: I'd lost control and regained 38 pounds over the past 18 months.  I immediately starting reading the discussion boards at OH and MyFitnessPal, and joined both on June 25. I regret never having joined before. My mistake! 

I read about the 5 Day Pouch Test and decided to start it on June 26. Some people describe the FDPT as a crash diet and reject it as useless. I consider it a "5 day Restarter Plan". It helped me to overcome the carb cravings, to feel the tightness of my pouch, and to get motivated again. I followed the plan for the full 5 days (last 5 days of June), and since July 1 I’ve been strictly back to basics, and so far it’s working for me. I’m down 6 pounds since June 26; I’m keeping track of my diet and exercise on MFP; I’m reading and beginning to contribute to the discussion forums at OH and MFP; and I’m feeling remotivated and energetic again.

I know it’s early, but I’m confident that with continued effort and communication I will be able to get Back on Track Together and stay on track.  We can do it! 

You going it !!!  Glad you joining!!! 

Thanks so much! Just back from a 60-minute walk. Feeling great! 

You and I had our surgery about the same time....mine was in Nov. of 2010.   I never reached my goal of 180.....got to 200 and then gained 30 pounds and here I am.....been at this weight for a year.   I really want to reach my personal goal.  I know what to do, but doing it is a different story.  You are doing great !  Keep that motivation going.....come back here often.....we are encouraging and don't belittle when we have a bad day.

WAysta, Yes, our surgeries were less than 2 weeks apart. Coincidence -- but also very Similar patterns? In my case, lost 98 lbs. total in first year, 78 post surgery, maintained for the second year, until Nov. 2012, then over 18 months I regained 38. I knew I was gaining, got weighed at dr. Visit at 212; still didn't acknowledge how serious it was till I hit 220. Let's both be grateful we woke up. Time for us both to get back on track and go for our goal wt. I hope you'll feel free to message or friend me. 

Welcome back MindyMac51, we are all here for the sme reason. I am7 years post-op and like you I never reached my goal. Hoping that this time around will be the charm!!!

Hey Dreamgirl, thanks! Good luck back on track! We're both in the Philly area! I'm in Montgomery Cty.