Hello - Having a problem

Hello everyone. I can't believe it is 1 year already. I have lost 131 pounds so far. I started at 285. Sometimes I feel like all I want to do is eat other times I get full and don't want to eat. I am also starting to snack again. I know what they say this is a tool. Its hard. I gained a couple of pounds but I think it is because I'm having problems going to the bathroom. My surgeon told me I need to get more fiber in. From fruits and vegetables and completely cut out starch's. He also told me to eat a bowl of mini wheat cereal. Also to take fiber pills and colace. I am getting bloated. I am going to a new surgeon next week. So hopefully he can get me back on track. This should be a happy time but I feel like I am failing this. Yes I know I'm not with how much I have lost. Its the mind saying another thing. I keep having dreams that I gained the weight back. Is anyone else going through this. Thanks for listening Tina Heffner

Hello, Tina. A lot of folks here have been talking (or at least thinking) of what the future holds. It scares me, too...to be honest. I never thought I could lose 150 pounds in 1 year. It happened so easily, too. I have changed my eating habits to a certain extent, but I still make choices that are not the best for me. I have this thing of depriving myself and then being haunted by what I want. It's my thing. I deal with it. I'm scared of what the next several years will bring. I never want to be at 350-370 again! It sure is possible, though. I've got a feeling that it will take a conscious effort on my part to not have my weight go back up. I knew going into surgery that the WLS was only as good as I was. It's only part of the solution. I agree. I'm a believer. I do not dump. I will have to be very careful. I love the lighter, smaller me. Good luck. Denise

Tina, Congratulations on your success. Knock on wood, I haven't had problems with constipation except for a couple of times right after surgery. I eat some type of fruit or veggie each day and drink lots of water. Not enough fluids can lead to constipation. Hope you find a solution. I think fear of gaining the weight back hits all of us at some time or another. It can be hard, but don't let the fear overcome you. I've thought about it more this last month because of my 1 year anniversary coming up and not being at my personal goal. I'm at my surgeon's goal of 180 (actually 2 lbs below) but know I need to lose about 50 more lbs to have a normal BMI. I'm trying to take it a day at a time, not always successful and sometimes overwhelmed. BUT I never give up, I keep trying. This time I have a great "tool" on my side. Mary

I think we all have are ups and downs with snacking .Its great you are aware so you are able to jump back in and get on track.Its hard but doesent it feel wonderful.As for constipation water water water and fruit helps alot stay away from bannanas when its a bad day. Good luck