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Topic: RE: Surgery two years ago, I just gained 28 lbs in a couple of months!
I never lost the total weight I wanted to in the first place. I went from 304 to 200. Why am I having such a hard time? Surgery date March 2009. Also, what is the pouch test?
I am not happy and so depressed. While I feel better, Im not happy.
Topic: RE: Surgery two years ago, I just gained 28 lbs in a couple of months!
Hi,
It is just something that I learned from my surgeon, that it grows over time.
I started out at 304 and got all the way down to 138. I loved being there but over the last year I have started to eat more carbs than I should and drink alcohol now and then which definitely puts on weight. I want to get back down to 140. I went from a size 24 pants to a size 4 (some 2's!) and now I am a size 6.
Maintainence is so hard!! Over my life time, I have lost over 100 lbs four different times doing differnt kinds of diets and each time I would gain the weight back and MORE! Now, that I've lost the 160, I am scared that I am going to gain back this time too.
I posted on the RNY board a couple days ago a thread titled '650 lbs lost' if you put that in the search box you can find it. All three of my kids had surgery in 2010 and together as a family, we have lost over 650 lbs!! So I'm excited about that and it really gave my kids a chance to live a 'normal' life! They keep me in line cuz I know I need to be a good example for them.
I wish I was just right out of surgery again where I could only eat a few bites and then be full :-) I am definitely a person who loves to eat and if the food tastes good I just want to keep eating it even if I am full. ugh!
Do you exercise? I find that helps me too. I did a body sculpting class 4 times a week for about a year and then stopped going for the past 7 months or so but now have just started going again. and my husband and I started walking about 2-3 miles maybe 3 x a week. I am hoping that will help me get back down to the 140's.
Take care,
Nan
It is just something that I learned from my surgeon, that it grows over time.
I started out at 304 and got all the way down to 138. I loved being there but over the last year I have started to eat more carbs than I should and drink alcohol now and then which definitely puts on weight. I want to get back down to 140. I went from a size 24 pants to a size 4 (some 2's!) and now I am a size 6.
Maintainence is so hard!! Over my life time, I have lost over 100 lbs four different times doing differnt kinds of diets and each time I would gain the weight back and MORE! Now, that I've lost the 160, I am scared that I am going to gain back this time too.
I posted on the RNY board a couple days ago a thread titled '650 lbs lost' if you put that in the search box you can find it. All three of my kids had surgery in 2010 and together as a family, we have lost over 650 lbs!! So I'm excited about that and it really gave my kids a chance to live a 'normal' life! They keep me in line cuz I know I need to be a good example for them.
I wish I was just right out of surgery again where I could only eat a few bites and then be full :-) I am definitely a person who loves to eat and if the food tastes good I just want to keep eating it even if I am full. ugh!
Do you exercise? I find that helps me too. I did a body sculpting class 4 times a week for about a year and then stopped going for the past 7 months or so but now have just started going again. and my husband and I started walking about 2-3 miles maybe 3 x a week. I am hoping that will help me get back down to the 140's.
Take care,
Nan
Nan
HW 300 / SW 280 / CW 138 / GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010
Topic: RE: Surgery two years ago, I just gained 28 lbs in a couple of months!
Thanks!
I am glad I am not alone.
How do you know that its 9-12oz now?
And its true! I can fit more...I can actually eat the 6 inch subway sandwhich!! YIKES!
I decided to not EAT anymore...I am just eating tiny bits here and there...crackers...with exception of yesterday... :( I went to Cafe Brazil and ate!! GRR
How are you doing it to maintain your weight! Girl! You are 150??? I am 228!!!! I was 310 :(
I want to be 150
I am glad I am not alone.
How do you know that its 9-12oz now?
And its true! I can fit more...I can actually eat the 6 inch subway sandwhich!! YIKES!
I decided to not EAT anymore...I am just eating tiny bits here and there...crackers...with exception of yesterday... :( I went to Cafe Brazil and ate!! GRR
How are you doing it to maintain your weight! Girl! You are 150??? I am 228!!!! I was 310 :(
I want to be 150
Mona Lyssa
Topic: RE: Surgery two years ago, I just gained 28 lbs in a couple of months!
Hi!
I had surgery right around the same time you did! I can totally relate to your post. I don't think you streatched your stomach, our pouches grow over time and what was once 1-2 oz pouch has grown into a 9-12 oz pouch. So naturally we can fit in more food.
I remember only being able to eat bite fulls and being completely stuffed. Now, I can eat half of a footlong subway sandwich and eat the other half a few hours later!! It is scary, but I thin now is the time we have to work HARD at keeping our weight off. I eat way more than I ever could but have read on here over and over again that it is completely nomal.
We have to remember, just because we CAN eat more now, doesn't mean we should! I'm right there with you. I also had the bounceback weight I though wouldn't happen to me. I got all the way down to 138 and now am back up in the 150's! And I know it's because my increase in food intake.
Don't feel defeated, just get back on track! That's what I am trying to do...just know you are not alone!!
Take care,
Nan
I had surgery right around the same time you did! I can totally relate to your post. I don't think you streatched your stomach, our pouches grow over time and what was once 1-2 oz pouch has grown into a 9-12 oz pouch. So naturally we can fit in more food.
I remember only being able to eat bite fulls and being completely stuffed. Now, I can eat half of a footlong subway sandwich and eat the other half a few hours later!! It is scary, but I thin now is the time we have to work HARD at keeping our weight off. I eat way more than I ever could but have read on here over and over again that it is completely nomal.
We have to remember, just because we CAN eat more now, doesn't mean we should! I'm right there with you. I also had the bounceback weight I though wouldn't happen to me. I got all the way down to 138 and now am back up in the 150's! And I know it's because my increase in food intake.
Don't feel defeated, just get back on track! That's what I am trying to do...just know you are not alone!!
Take care,
Nan
Nan
HW 300 / SW 280 / CW 138 / GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010
Topic: Surgery two years ago, I just gained 28 lbs in a couple of months!
Did my stomach stretch??
I was so hungry this morning....I never make myself two eggs..
I made myself two eggs and added bacon and made two breakfast sandwhiches!!
It all fit!! DId my stomach stretch??
I feel so defeated. I never eat that much!
I was so hungry this morning....I never make myself two eggs..
I made myself two eggs and added bacon and made two breakfast sandwhiches!!
It all fit!! DId my stomach stretch??
I feel so defeated. I never eat that much!
Mona Lyssa
Topic: RE: plasict surgery??
ive been thinking of it for a while and finally scheduled a consult with a plastic surgeon. I dont care so much about arms/legs.. its my middle section i need to tend to. all my extra skin is there.. sometimes i feel like the lady michelin man with 2 tires around my middle.
not sure if surgery is do-able for me, but im at least taking the steps to investigate and gather the info.
not sure if surgery is do-able for me, but im at least taking the steps to investigate and gather the info.
~ Denise 
Topic: 2 years Post Op
Well I cannot believe that I am officially 2 years post op!!! It seems like yesterday I was just getting ready to have surgery. I still am not at my goal weight and have actually regained some that I have lost which is kinda sad but at the same time totally my fault because I have not been working out like I need to and have not been following the rules like I know I need to. As of this morning I am 212. Still a lot better off from where I was 2 years ago but still about 30 + lbs from where I would like to be. I'll get there and I'm hoping to be there by my 3 year mark, just have to get back to the basics and do what I know I can do! Thanks for everyones support and I will try to post pictures here shortly
Topic: RE: Success?????
I am very happy to report that I reached my goal of 135, I did loose down to 130 but went back to 135, give or take a pound or 2 ;) It will be 2years for me on 3/25. I have lost a total of 130 pounds! it is amazing to me some days! you will get to where you want to be, just take it day by day!
Starting weigh 265
Current Weight 151
Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it
I'd lost 100 lbs but have gained 12 back these past few months!! :-0 Yikes! I notice that I can eat more and enjoy wine. I have recently started walking again and also have taken up bicycling. I feel so much better when I do some exerecise; thought I've never been an exercise fanatic (wish I were!). I need to do better and would like to drop 20 lbs. I'm at 159 right now. Was at 147 and felt so much better. I'm scared!
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