Question:
gained back 40 pounds
help i cant get this weight off horribly depressing dont know what to do — bfurnari (posted on July 29, 2010)
July 29, 2010
I would suggest tracking what you eat, if you aren't already.... calories,
carbs, protein.. Per my nutritionist 1000 calories, 80-100g carbs (good
complex carbs), and 75g protein. She allows higher carbs than most.
Another idea is to do a low carb, adkins type diet for a few weeks...I lost
15 lbs pre-op on this. Exercise is always important. 30 min walk a day.
As to how to get the motivation, your guess is as good as mine. You gotta
want to change more than you want to stay stuck or gaining. If you have
access to your NUT, consult with her. Best of luck. YOU CAN DO THIS. As
a last resort (or maybe the first...LOL), try some counseling. Jane
— Jane W.
July 29, 2010
Another thing that has helped me a LOT is planning menues for several days
at a time...incl snacks. I use FitDay.com for tracking purposes. Then
stick to the plan. Hope this helps.
— Jane W.
July 29, 2010
I think if it were me, I'd try getting back to basics. Try starting the
post op plan again. Journal for sure, to see where your problems are. And
exercise to burn calories is the only real way to lose. You have to make
sure your out put is more than ur input. Journaling will help this if you
start by writing down not only what you consume, but calories , grasns of
protein and ounces in. I am 2 yrs post op and have never stopped
journaling. i am very strict on myself and eat only 4-5 times a day. i walk
for a minimum of 2 hours a day now and i consume between 1400 and 1600
calories a day. i have been maintaining my weight for over a year and I
have lost a total of 127 lbs. I currently weigh 115. best of luck to you
on your journey! You can do this!! Hugs n God Bless, Kim
— gpcmist
July 29, 2010
The reason why you have regained the weight is deeper than what you eat.
It's more about what's eating you. Seek counseling from a professional to
identify the reasons. Otherwise, even if you lose the 40 pounds, you're
likely to regain.
— browngathers
July 29, 2010
As each of us probably expected, WLS was the miracle solution. I never
expected to be having to deal with gaining weight - after all, I sacrificed
a lot. But, since my surgery almost 3 yrs ago, I find my appetite is in
high gear - I'm hungary all the time. Oh, I can't eat much in one sitting,
but w/i 30 minutes, I'm starved. I even feel sick if I don't eat something
& it is NOT head hungar as some would say. So, what I've learned is
exactly what all the others said - journal & pay attention to WHAT you
eat. I was satisfying my hunger with ALL carbs - a few crackers, lots of
fruit, several 100 calorie bags of cookies, chips, etc. throughout the day.
I also use Fitday & it gives you a pie chart. My chart reflected a
VERY high % of carbs & fat & a VERY low % of protein. No wonder I
was gaining weight. Oddly, my calorie count was not over 1,200 calories so
I didn't understand. I've had to really make sure when I'm hungry I have
protein - a boiled egg, tuna with some mayonnaise, grilled chicken or beef,
10 almonds, natural peanut butter, etc. I keep ziplock snack bags of
veggies, such as celery, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. for snacks too.
These things really satisfy my hunger and keep me from eating all the
time. But you MUST add some exercise. If you are not using up the
calories you eat you will gain. Good luck - I know exactly what you are
dealing with & I feel your pain. The good thing, my WLS won't allow me
to eat 2nds at a meal & some things, such as ice cream, fried chicken,
french fries (that I love), I can only eat in tiny amounts. I get to eat
them, but I pay the consequences if I eat very much.
— BonnieP
July 30, 2010
Barbara,
I've been in much the same boat as you. The year following WLS is like a
fairy tale. The weight pretty much drops off with no effort, (not counting
the dumping syndrom, yeech!).After a time though it's back to reality like
the rest of the "great unwashed". We have to think and plan and
focus like everyone else who is concerned about what they weigh. In the
final analysis it comes down to you now Friend. Do you want to wallow in
depression, or do you want to be healthy? What are your priorities? Along
with consideration for yourself, are there other people in your life who
need you there? Food is an inanimate object so how can we let it have
control over us? I am getting a grip on this right now myself, and I have
determined enough is enough. The fairy ride is over and wishing ain't
gonna cut it. I realize I can't do this by myself so I am getting
counseling from my PCP's PA, a former WLS nurse. I'm logging what I eat
and seeing things I didn't realize. I'm exercising. LIke it or not, that
is key, but the again it goes to your priorities. What's important to you?
I like my skinny clothes. I want to walk my daughters down the aisle.
Once I didn't think I was going to be there. Don't sit and be depressed
Barbara. Get assistance. There are lots of folks who are willing to help
YOU DO THE WORK. I wish you good health my friend. Your only failure would
be to give up. Peace, Ray
— Arl3rd
July 30, 2010
There are some really good suggestions on the other posts. The only thing
that I would suggest is to go some place for additional support like Weight
Watchers, Jenny Craig, OA, or something like that. Some place that will
give you weekly support and deal with issues such as mindless eating,
journaling your food, nuitrition, etc., etc. By doing this, you are
holding yourself accountable for what you are doing
— Kathleen W.
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