I'm overweight! (Long post from a 4 year post op)

Wow!  Thanks for coming out and trying to deal with various things all at once.  I'm glad OHers like you who have been post op for a while come out and tell us what reality is and that the RNY is not the magic trick to not gain weight. Many think of it as being a glamourous thing but it's not....We still have to deal with weight gain, healthy choices, etc.  Thank you too much for coming out and sharing your personal things you're having to deal with.  It really helps me stay on track and focused with my eating, the choices I make, etc. So, jump start your weight loss and continue good eating habits, water, and most of all, exercise!

Hey Gus, Nice to hear from you. It certainly not a magic trick, but I didn't expect it to be. And I can truly say I did it for my health. So the body is healthy, now I've got to get my mind to come along before it sabbotages the rest! As for exercise, did three miles last night and free weights. Next work out is Thursday.  Definitely stay focused, your looking great! Thanks for the kind words! Rachel

Thank you for your post!!! Thank you for being brutally honest!!! This is why I keep coming to OH!!! I want to learn from my 'RNY elders' so to speak!!! You have helped me!!!

I know through following the program, sharing experiences and getting to really know my core being, I feel full. I hope this emotional fullness will always stay with me. I think this is key to my future success.

Thank you again,
Kim

Hi Kim, Thanks for the thanks. I like what you said about emotional fullness. I guess after surgery, I'm getting to know myself better too...and it scares me. My tendencies toward self sabotage go way deep. While I've dealt with the catalist through years of therapy, the old habits die hard.  Keep up the positive attitude and enjoying this journey! Best wishes on your plastics too! Regards from the 'elder' Rachel

Oh my sweet .  I am at work and don' t have a minute to myself but we need to talk and get together.  I miss you so much!!!!  Is your number still the same?  If not, email it to me privately and let me know when a good time to call is, pleeeese? XOXOXOX Sheryl

Hello my lovely angelette. Aren't you a sight for sore eyes. I miss you too and glad to hear you feel likewise. My job keeps me so busy; I haven't had a chance to see anyone! My number is the same. I'm around 7:30pm on Sunday nights, let's try to get together for a coffee if you are up to it one of these days. xoxoxoxo, Rock

Rachel  you have been an inspiration to me  in a lot of ways and the success with your weight loss I'm gald you came out with so much true info to help all of us and me realize haw this tool is just something to help us along   ,,, ** also ,,,, I just want you to know that everytime I watch those singing shows i think about you ,,, I know you know all the words and can win so much money if you were ever on them your a walking radio ,,,  so I wish you continued success on your journey,,, *Christine*

Ahh what sweet words Christine. I think this surgery is a tool, but I'm also convinced that it helps some more than others (food addictions or not). But we gotta keep trying huh? As for the shows, I catch those shows every now and again with my son. He always says, "mom, go on, you can make us rich!" Here's to our continued success, Rachel

((((((((Rachel)))))))) You have always been---and always will be--an inspiration to me! I love your honesty and passion for helping others. We all struggle together . Anyone who admits to perfection after weight loss surgery is wrong, or delusional! LOL. I believe we will always have the food addiction issues and each of us will struggle in some way at certain times of our journey. I believe that's unavoidable. But good for you for regaining control and realizing your weaknesses. I too am a grazer. I can't eat too much at a sitting, but by golly I can sure fit something else in an hour later! Grazing is definitely my biggest problem. So far I have been lucky enough to have kept off what I have lost (I do fluctuate between 3-4 pounds) but my problem is that I never got down to where I should be. I have been this same weight for 2 years now but desperately want to lost 20-25 more. It is hard! I have tried counting calories, low carb, extra exercise....nothing seems to help! It's like my body has just gotten so comfortable with this new weight that it doesn't want to drop anymore.  Thank you so much for your post. I know that it will be inspiring to so many! Love ya!!!!

((((((((((((((((Cyndi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!))))))))))) Hello my darling friend. You have always been and continue to be so kind to me. That is fantastic that you've managed your weight for two years. Honestly, if I could just stop gaining, I'd say I was a success! And I know what you mean about your body not wanting to drop. I have started many false diets since surgery (or rather, healthy eating regiems), my body is very reluctant to let go of the weight.

Regarding your regiem...what are you doing muscularly? (not that I can talk here but...) A toned muscle burns calories at rest :-)

Love you bunches,

Rachel