return to the board after five years and weight gain
It's been a long time since I have been on the board. It's good to be back! I'm curious to see who has gained weight since their surgery. And if so, what are you doing about it??? I just simply need some advice. What type of diet are you on, what are you eating, are you taking any kind of diet pills, etc. But mainly I need some support!!! I have put back on 42 lbs. The past three years I have gained. (See profile for more) Health wise, I am healthy as a horse, no high bp, etc. But I'm sick of squeezing into my clothes and I feel like I have failed my surgeon and myself. Not to mention my family who all stood by me unconditionally thru the gastric bypass and three plastic surgeries! I truly dont want to become what I was when I was 138lbs. I was conceited, vain, selfish and a total heiffer! lol That really scares me about losing now. I have enough faith in my Lord to know that He wont let me become that person again, but I don't want my husband to have to go thru what he went thru when I was smaller. He went thru hell so that I could look good. I think that may be part of why I gained weight, subconciously I was running away from what I had become. My reason now for losing weight....I dont want to go back to the person I was before bypass. I want to show my daughter that (who is chunky) you have to eat healthy, live healthy and get off your butt and excercise. So why am I here and what am I asking.......help! diet advice, support and just someone to yell at me and get me back on track so to speak. Accountability I suppose. I am so sorry for such a long post!!!
In Christ,
Carol
In Christ,Carol
Carol...it is so good to see you. We all need support. I am almost 3 years out and I can gain very easily now. I have to exercise and watch what I eat. It is like they told us in a support group meeting once. Those crunchy foods that I love so much are just that...crunchy and they do not fill us up. I have to really watch those. I love the different types of crackers and things and although I don't eat sugar as I use to, I could snack the pounds back on in a heart beat. There are others on here that will be of much greater help than me...but I just wanted to let you know that I am so glad you are here!!
Carmen,
Thank you for the reply and the welcome back! Its really great to be back. I have to say those crunchy foods and sugar is my down fall. That and snacking. I guess overall I have went back to the way I used to eat before surgery, I just dont eat the amounts I used to. There in lies the problem. I guess it would be much easier if I had a menu I had to go by daily instead of wondering what I was going to eat before I even get out of bed. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that its all in my head. I get hungry but its habit. One I have got to break!
Thanks again!! Hugs!
Thank you for the reply and the welcome back! Its really great to be back. I have to say those crunchy foods and sugar is my down fall. That and snacking. I guess overall I have went back to the way I used to eat before surgery, I just dont eat the amounts I used to. There in lies the problem. I guess it would be much easier if I had a menu I had to go by daily instead of wondering what I was going to eat before I even get out of bed. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that its all in my head. I get hungry but its habit. One I have got to break!
Thanks again!! Hugs!
Loretta,
Hugs! Its great to be back and thank you for the welcome back! I have missed so much being on here! I think when I left, I left my accountability and that was part of my weight gain. If anyone thinks they can walk this journey alone, they are bad wrong. You need Christ and your friends who are walking the same walk you are! How did you lose after you gained? I have tossed around all the options and even looked into diet pills but I really feel like I should be able to do this. I went thru so much to get to where I am even with the weight gain. But boy is it hard! I think right now I really wish someone would just hand me a diet and say here stick to it! lol My pouch still works....but boy is my head giving me fits! It thinks its hungry all the time lol. Eating is an addiction.....and I am so ready to break it! Hugs to you girl and thanks again for the welcome back!!!
Hugs! Its great to be back and thank you for the welcome back! I have missed so much being on here! I think when I left, I left my accountability and that was part of my weight gain. If anyone thinks they can walk this journey alone, they are bad wrong. You need Christ and your friends who are walking the same walk you are! How did you lose after you gained? I have tossed around all the options and even looked into diet pills but I really feel like I should be able to do this. I went thru so much to get to where I am even with the weight gain. But boy is it hard! I think right now I really wish someone would just hand me a diet and say here stick to it! lol My pouch still works....but boy is my head giving me fits! It thinks its hungry all the time lol. Eating is an addiction.....and I am so ready to break it! Hugs to you girl and thanks again for the welcome back!!!
It wasn't easy getting the weight back off. I could stand to lose a few pounds right now myself. I've had a lot going on in my life the last year or so, so it was more of a stress type weight loss. If you ever need someone to talk to, or come to T-town and want to meet up somewhere, I am here for you. You can call on me anytime. I still want to meet you. I'm sure you know plenty of my family in Brent/Centreville/West Blocton area. Just know I'm here for you.
i have to watch everything i put into my mouth b/c it takes very little for me to gain my lowest weight was 146 and i go back and forth from 150 to that. it is so hard to lose and so easy to gain, congrats on coming back to the boards and i found fitday was a blessing for helping me with accountabilty towards the food i put in my mouth
Hi Carol! 
From one mom with daughters to another mom with a daughter-I TOTALLY understand what you are talking about when it comes to being an example for our girls. As part of achieving my goal weight, I have had to "use" my daughters as my motivation. They hold me accountable as much as I hold them accountable when it comes to health and fitness. It's not a nagging thing I am talking about, it's the whole "get out and play with me" concept that they so eloquently expect from me.
So, I encourage you to find some activities to do with her. Walk the park or neighborhood with her, plant a garden with healthy veggies (I find I burn more calories just diggin' dirt and planting) plus my girls love the idea of eating what THEY have grown (yes, I can't believe it but they like veggies now). I don't know about you but one of the reasons I was so obese as I got older is the little things I did as a child, I forgot or chose not to do. Playing in the rain, riding a bike up a hill in order to coast down it, kicking a ball around, and collecting lighting bugs at night. All those "kid" things I have revisited in the last few months has reminded me why I want to be healthy and HOW I can be healthy...try biking up a hill and not burn calories, it's impossible!
I'm glad you chose to come back to the board for support because this is a place where you will find so many people like yourself who needs and wants some encouragement, plus you will get a good laugh here and there. Stay in touch and jump in when you have comments or questions.
God bless, Nanci
From one mom with daughters to another mom with a daughter-I TOTALLY understand what you are talking about when it comes to being an example for our girls. As part of achieving my goal weight, I have had to "use" my daughters as my motivation. They hold me accountable as much as I hold them accountable when it comes to health and fitness. It's not a nagging thing I am talking about, it's the whole "get out and play with me" concept that they so eloquently expect from me.
So, I encourage you to find some activities to do with her. Walk the park or neighborhood with her, plant a garden with healthy veggies (I find I burn more calories just diggin' dirt and planting) plus my girls love the idea of eating what THEY have grown (yes, I can't believe it but they like veggies now). I don't know about you but one of the reasons I was so obese as I got older is the little things I did as a child, I forgot or chose not to do. Playing in the rain, riding a bike up a hill in order to coast down it, kicking a ball around, and collecting lighting bugs at night. All those "kid" things I have revisited in the last few months has reminded me why I want to be healthy and HOW I can be healthy...try biking up a hill and not burn calories, it's impossible!
I'm glad you chose to come back to the board for support because this is a place where you will find so many people like yourself who needs and wants some encouragement, plus you will get a good laugh here and there. Stay in touch and jump in when you have comments or questions.
God bless, Nanci Most Active
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