Gaining Weight!

Hello all fellow January 07 Surgery Sisters!
I have gained almost 20 pounds back and am freaking out!
I've tried the "no" diet (no cake, starchy vegetables, muffins, movie theater popcorn) etc, and went back to working out 5 days a week. And still...I continue to either stay the same or gain weight.
I am having thyroid issues and my doctor is trying to figure this all out - but I've heard the dreaded hit 3 years - gain 50 lbs and i'm terrified. 
I do not eat alot , and really watch what I eat...except for drinking too much coffee and also having wine with dinner (two glasses) I have not gone back to my pre-surgery eating habits.
What gives???
I know I need to cut out the wine...which only started more heavily due to some major life challenges and my doing this to cope, however, I cannot believe that is causing my weight gain.
Is anyone else experiencing this?
I'm terrified.  Every day I put on another pair of pants that fit me not too long ago and now it doesnt!
Help!!!
Beth

Hi Beth,

I too am gaining weight.  I don't have a thyroid problem...I have been eating because of stress and depression.  I never reached my goal so weighing in at 185.5lbs. to me is a failure.  I don't plan to give up on myself and I know you will give up either.

I was told by my WL surgeon a long time ago that whatever we regain or don't lose during the first two years will be hard to take off.  I am in the mindset that if I put it on...I can take it off.  It may take me longer but I will achieve my goal weight. 

When I have my yearly visit in January I hope to have reached my goal weight of 135lbs. -140lbs. or be so close it will make is eyes pop out.  I know its going to take some hard work and commitment on my part, but I'm doing this for me.  I know you can do it and don't let anyone tell you that you can't.

Even though we don't think that we're eating a lot calories do add up.  Go back to keeping a journal and logging your thoughts and food.  Drink plenty of water and fluids exercise and stay focused.  We will get there.

Much Success and Blessings,

Dreamgirl119

thank you thank you thank you
I never reach my personal goal (185) as well and have become very AFRAID of gaining my weight back. I am almost at 0 excercise (just walking for lunch) my energy is nonexistant. I thank you for your encouraging words

 I have avoided OH lately because I have gained weight.  And no, I never got to my goal weight either.  Your post has given me the courage to post.  I went back to my doctor and met with his nutritionist and psychologist.  I expected recriminations but got encouragement.  Of course that only goes so far.  I have to make the right choices.  My doctor has told me that year 3 is the hardest and he sees a typical 15 percent weight gain in most patients.

The psychologist said that it is hard to stay motivated when you don't get to your goal weight.  I hadn't thought about that but it does make sense.  

I have gained weight in the last 7 months.  My doctor says it isn't as bad as I see it but it feels awful.  I have battled with vertigo since a concussion in February.  After many specialists, it is improving and I am just now able to safely get on my treadmill.  Now I am working on breaking the bad habits of comfort foods which really aren't comforting at all.  I am working to find the little victories and eat just what I am supposed to eat.  I started drinking wine and have quit because of the empty calories and the escapist way it made me feel.  

The nutritionist has told me to eat 3 meals a day.  Start with protein.  Eat a portion size the size of my palm.  She says that interestingly enough, that seems to be the necessary amount for whatever size your palm is.  Tiny people need less protein and have tinier hands.  Larger hands go with taller people and the palm size corresponds to their protein needs.  Then after eating the protein, eat veggies.  And if I am still hungry, eat fruit.

I don't want to spiral downward in what I eat and how I emotionally react.  It is a moment by moment challenge.  But I am glad you posted.  It has given me courage.

Thank you!  We can do this!

Katy

I have gained a few pounds myself and am scared I'll gain all the weight back. This discussion has inspired me and I thank all of you for your posts.  Think I'll try the 5 day pouch test but I really like the advice from the nutritionist. Protein first the size of your palm.  Thank you!

OMG i havent been on for a year and see a post that telling my story. THis is wasy Oh is so awesome. I had gotten down to 205 (pre op 320) and now as of today am 240. I saw it sneaking up on me mostly in the past year. I have made bad eating choices more often than i should (mostly stress). But the weight give me even more anxiety.

 hi not sure if u are still around to ger this response but.......I honestly never felt satisfied or full...BUTduring the honey moon period the 9-18 months.....i had so much focus and and didnt have a desire to over eat or eat the things i used to eat...it was super easy for me to eat my 3 meals a day with no snacking in between and to get my water in and exercise and I lost 100#s in 6months.....then the honey moon ended......and five yars later I am pretty much the same as I was before surgery.....in my mind I feel that I am.......I havent regained the weight but I do know that I can eat way more than I should be able to and that scares me

My First post... Good Luck to all of you, I would like to know if when you eat do you get satisfied just like you did when you were in the first year of your surgery?  I am going trough the process for gastric bypass.