Question:
I am almost 10 months post-op. I have not lost since I was about 7 months out, Why?
It's not like I can eat alot...I don't dump, so I do ingest sugar sometimes...but not much. I'm confused about "diets"...what's right for those of us that have had surgery...Atkins? Weight Watchers? Which one is gonna do the trick...I feel like I'm back to the same madness I had pre-surgery. I'm getting frustrated and beginning to feel like this has been all for not. I was 269 at 4/3/03 now I'm 200 1/24/04..all this for 69 pounds...God, I hope not! Help? What do I do? — Akasha W. (posted on January 24, 2004)
January 24, 2004
I know this is probably not gonna be what you want to hear but it will work
if you will stick to it. Almost all protein, very few carbs and absolutely
no sugar. The sugar is more than like the culprit for you. Do you exercise?
Walking is great and most everyone can without any problems(medical)Do you
drink a protein shake? If not, you should be because I truly think that it
made a huge difference with me. I am 18 months post-op and at goal. I
decided to lose a few more lbs so this week I upped the protein, downed the
carbs and guess what?? Today I am 5 lbs lighter. You can do this Girl, this
surgery is a wonderful tool you have been given, now use it!! I wish you
all the best and I for one know that a pep talk and sometimes a little kick
in the butt can go a long way!!
— Sharon1964
January 24, 2004
Your profile says you can eat sugar, and that that is a problem for you. I
don't dump, either, and sugar can really grab me by the throat and make me
overeat big time.<P>As the previous poster suggested, a high-protein,
low-carb diet works best for post-ops (not just diet ... permanent
lifestyle eating). It's not precisely Atkins. Mostly, the strategy is,
use the tool (the pouch) to best advantage, which means, filling it up with
dense proteins. Don't drink with a meal, or within half an hour of eating,
to retain the "full" feeling. Cut out the junky carbs and
sugars; I swear, it feels like I can eat as much of those as a post-op as I
could as a pre-op, they truly flow right through the pouch the further out
you are.<P>Then, of course, there's exercise. It really, REALLY
makes a big difference.
— Suzy C.
January 24, 2004
I am experiencing the same thing except I'm only 5 months out and only down
47 lbs. I can eat anything and larger quantities than others I know with
this surgery. I pretty much stick to the eatting plan my doctor gave me
but I have never lost weight fast since I had surgery and nothing in the
last month. I could exercise more and that is what I'm going to try to
improve but I also feel like this surgery isn't working for me. I am
thankful for the weight I have lost but I sure was expecting more. I don't
eat sugar, limit my carbs, drink my water and still only lost 47 lbs. in 5
months.
— Gail L.
January 24, 2004
Hang in there you may be on a plateau. I was on one from 7mos - 10 mos then
I started losing again - slowly... but it has been coming off. My Dr said
that sometimes your body just needs to catch up.
— M B.
January 24, 2004
Hi Akasha & everyone else who has posted in response to this.
Akasha---congrats on the weight that you have lost thus far!!! I am
almost at my 1 yr. anniversary-- I had my surgery on 2/14/03, and as of my
9 mos. checkup I am down only 76 lbs. I am struggling as well. I can eat
pretty much anything as well. I believe it was Gail who also said that. I
have-- knock on wood, have had no problems with complications. I do have
friends who started out weighing alot less than I did pre-op, but a couple
of them had complications and lost quicker. I am starting to try to think
positive and do things to improve myself. For awhile I was eating candy-
and snacking and craving it here and there. Now my cravings have turned to
carbs--- specifically crackers. I am trying so hard, but sometimes it's
very hard to resist the temptation. Trust me-- you are not alone here. I
started pre-op at 352 lbs. 9 mos. post-op I was down 76 lbs. My surgeons'
office told me not to weigh myself very often. I sometimes can have an
obsession with the scale. Someone who posted in response here had mentioned
that they can eat more than most people who have had the surgery--- I think
it was Gail who said that? Anyway, I can as well; with some foods. Some
foods I can eat more than others. Now we are trying to keep certain foods
out of the house because they are too tempting. I will admit, I do
sometimes miss the pigging out that I did pre-op, but do know that even if
I wanted to "Pig Out" that my stomach wouldn't allow it. I have
been in a plateau for awhile as well. I do exercise, but need to increase
it as well as my fluids. I get my protein in. To anyone reading this post-
and to Akasha-- please check out my profile-- I have recently posted one of
my poems from my poetry webpage-and it's all about my having gone through
the surgery. I am sure you can all relate to alot of what I had said in my
poem.
Akasha--- best of luck to you!!!! You look very good now!!! I can't wait
until I get to 200 lbs.
I am frustrated because I am getting married on May 15, 2004. Thank
goodness my mom and I were able to find a wedding gown for me at David's
Bridal's. I had to take the largest size-- a 26. I normally wear an 18/20
in stretch Just my Size Jeans-- but so many people told me that wedding
gowns are cut smaller and they are. I go for my first alteration in March.
I am hoping that the gown will be bigger and of course need to be taken
in.
I am trying to focus on what I have done so far. As I mention in my poem
which is on my webpage in here--- that if I hadn't had the surgery, I'd
probably be deceased in 10 yrs. or something.
I figure that if I didn't have the surgery I would have gained the weight
rather than lose.
I really wish everyone reading--- GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!
Have a Great Day!!!
Bonnie :O)
— Bonnie R.
January 26, 2004
I will suggest that you start writing down EVERYTHING you put in your
mouth. This includes all medicines/vitamins/etc. Count calories as well.
AND make sure you measure measure measure as best you can. I have a scale
here at work. WHen dining out, err on the side of caution, don't give
yourself 3 oz when you know darn well that piece of chicken is larger than
a deck of cards. That is as important. It is so easy for the 1/4c of
cottage cheese to REALLY be 1/2c. Do it for a good long while, track your
calories. And see if you are getting in more than you thought. Surprised
me! But now I can address it.
— Calleigh Q.
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