Question:
It has been 3 yrs since my Gastric Bypass, in the last 12 mos i have gained 21 lbs
How can I get back on track, should I consider have a revision? I know I need to exercise, just so frustrating — cbraxton (posted on July 28, 2011)
July 28, 2011
What you wrote today is my worst nightmare. I recently had a boob job,
both the plastic surgeon and NUT wants me to gain 5 lbs, but I am scared
to. I figure I will gain weight naturally so with this low weight I have
some play with it.
I know for myself when I am up a couple of lbs, I cut my carbs out and I
lose immediately. Plus I walk 45 minutes a day.
You can visit this site, I believe her name is Kaye Bailey:
http://livingafterwls.com, she will tell you about the 5 day pouch test,
this may get you back on track.
Keep up the good job sister!
— FSUMom
July 28, 2011
Wow I could be your twin this after reading your profile. Sounds like we
were about the same starting/ending weight also. I too had RNY surgery in
08. I have gained about 10 pounds since my plastic surgery last April and
another 10 pounds since my lowest. I just started yesterday on liquids. I
guess its my own version of the 5 day pouch test. I did 3 protein shakes
and broth. Don't forget about any local support groups and I was thinking
about weight watchers?? I feel I need the accountability and back to
FitDay.com logging in everything that goes in my mouth. Good luck to you, I
really don't know where the point is that a revision is looked at??? I am
so scared of being fat again. Toni
— ToniLee
July 28, 2011
I understand your frustration. I am two years out, and several folks who
have known me all of my life (which was in a body much plumper), have said
that I lost too much weight. I disagree and love this size. I think they
can't get used to looking at my face so small. But that's their
problem...Anyway, I digress, I can identify with your fear of gaining. I
feel like if I start to gain, intentionally, then it will go out of
control. Be patient with yourself, and be diligent about not letting this
turn into a trend. Find out what's happening in your mind and in your life
that is inviting the weight gain. For me, my weight was a comfort zone for
so long that I have to constantly remind myself to find other comforts.
Keep asking yourself those questions and you will get the answers that you
need.
— browngathers
July 30, 2011
My aunt had the surgery in 05 & while mine is in three wks her advice
is if u get 5 lbs beyond your goal wt to diet & cut carbs & bread
altogether. I kno this is a common concern cuz many of the ppl I've told
I'm having the surgery say oh such & such had it done & gained
(insert big#) back...to me, it's a mind control & measurement matter.
— wanttostartover
August 18, 2011
Its been ten years since my surgery and I started gaining slowly a few
years out and then the last few years the pounds just started pouring on.
I gained back 65 lbs and was scared to death. I have recently lost 30 of
those pounds since May 19th and feel GREAT!! I have my energy back! You
can read more about me and my story at
http://healthy-wealthy-n-wise.com/blog I was so scared that I was going to
end up back over three hundered pounds again. Thank God the scale is
heading back down. I actually have energy and hope again. Life is good
again. Check out my blog!
Wendy Hugh Netolicky RN
— WendyInIowa
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