Last 30 # if I was good about following a strict diet

I would think I would not have needed the DS to begin with......................  I am trying to avoid bad carbs and for the first time since my DS I feel like I stepped back on the never ending diet scenario which I thought I was done with.  I picked up right where I left off every day telling myself I will do better but sadly fail and than feel bad for goofing up and think of ways to attempt to tell myself I will do better.  I do have a cc of 150 I am not sure if that is the problem but I am also eating those bad carbs I am not supposed to.  I am frustrated................I guess I was hoping all the wt would melt off as easily as the prior 50 but that is not happening.    2/14/12 surgical date 207 high 50 pounds down and am stalled for several months.  The up side is I have changed my activity level to exercising 4 x a week and it has been a month I have been consistent to the point my back is hurting less...............  I wish I was more consistent with less carbs....................  Any one else in this position as I feel alone?
Donna

Hello,

I just wanted to say I had the surgery in March (revision from RNY to DS). I struggle with the carbs everyday and the weight loss has really slowed down. Like you I tell myself everyday I will do better and then like tonight eat some popcorn. I don't have the answer. But I do know that I keep trying and somedays are much better than others. I know I can do this and will continue to try. I think so for you too. It is all we can do.

Best of luck, Terri

Thank you Terri

Do a good three days of protein loading - and you'll notice that the carb cravings will subside. It's almost like a DS detox of sorts. When I do this, it's usually around sweet things, like ricotta fluff, sf custard and flourless peanut butter cookies. (Disclaimer - detoxing for me is getting down to something that others here live by, I'd guess I'm getting around 50-100g of carbs per day with my detox). My focus is not carbs overall - but getting off of my addiction to the bad stuff, the bread, crackers, cookies and all things sweet. I eat pretty freely overall, but start to feel the pull of the sugar **** now and then, and this is how I get back control.

You CAN do this and finish the job, but it's not a free ride. Get it in your head and push yourself.

Is there a specific ds detox or it mainly avoiding the carbs for 3 days?  I am thinking if I do the 3 days and get the carbs out of my system it might get easier....................  or at least not as much carb pull

 When you're around long enough -you realize that there are very few official specific DS anything here or even at the docs office.  That's why we share out here, our tried and true suggestions and successes.

Hi Donna!

It can be tough but sometimes a shift in perspective is all that it takes. Coming here and getting some guidance is a great start. We're here to help out and get you through this. As Val says, protein loading is great to get the gunk out.

If you feel like you need to take it slower, then start with a single meal. I started to focus on protein recently and started with a coffee protein shake (coffee, ice, heavy cream and two scoops of protein) as my breakfast. That set the foundation for the day and I wasn't starting off on carbs/sugar but a solid foundation of protein and fat. It gets me straight for the day. It's easier to think clearly when the junk isn't clouding your brain.

It takes diligence, but it's worth it.

Thank you................. I guess I need to think of days rather then at a life time which seems like such a daunting task

 Heck, even *DAYS* can be daunting ... try one meal at a time. :)

Hi Donna, I am struggling too, at 3 years out. While the DS is the best of the WLS in my opinion, a lot of people still have to work  a "diet" to get the last of the weight off and to keep it off. 
I am slowly regaining and must make it stop! I too, wake up everyday saying to myself I am going to do better. The great thing is that with the help of the DS, I do better sometimes.

For me, it is the snack monster that gets me every time. My planned meals are perfect with high protein, low carb. It is when I start rummaging for that something I need to satisfy a vague craving that I get into trouble. My strategy has been to simply have nothing in the house that will tempt me. But I have others living here that want to have snacks and treats. I make certain that I have lots of good substitutes like nuts, jerky, sugar free deserts, etc.

Your "weight loss window" (when it comes off a little easier) is still open. It never closes all the way but right now is the time to decide that you went through this surgery for a reason and you will not sabotage it.  That has been my mantra this summer, now fall.  Good luck to both of us!