Worried about gainning my weight back!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone, I am just wondering if any of you are always worried about gainning your weight back.? I am constantly thinking about that. I am constanly worried that this too will be another failure of mine and I will gain my weight back. I think that is my biggest fear! I have now gotten a taste of what it is like to feel good about my weight and I am so scared that I will screw it up and be HEAVY again. I don't think I could handle that. I know I couldn't handle that! Thanks for your help! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

Jennifer, I am almost 8 months post op and I have gained about 5 lbs recently and I'm in a panic! I start the day just find and by afternoon I fall off! I know a lot of it is boredom and depression. I've been on disability for over 16 years and part of my weight problem has come from that. I can't seem to get myself back in control! I only need to lose 25 more lbs and I'd be happy - if I can get down to 130 and maintain that for 6 months, then I could have my tummy tuck. This is what "I'M" afraid of and there are so many things I want to do, including ripping off this excess weight from my body. I know I've done good, but I'm starting to feel ugly again and that I am truly a failure - that once again I screwed up royally.....

Hi Rhonda, Thanks for your reply. It helps to know that I am not the only one that feels this way. I wish you all the best and I hope you reach your goal! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

I understand your fears, Jennifer. I am 2 1/2 years out now and have had a recent weight gain over the last 6 months (over the holidays basically) and it's a rude awakening....I guess I figured I'd never gain again, but it I just wanted you to know it would be smart to keep a close eye on it. It's when you "test the waters" of carbs and sugars when it can get away from you, so just be careful. One good thing is that as soon as you start being "true to your tool" again, it turns right around. My problem is stress, which brings back the "old habits" of satiating my problems with comfort food, and that's what I have to watch closely. You know your triggers by now...just be careful and you will do just fine! Embrace your new way of eating and don't look back to the old ways! My best advice to you! Best of luck! Theresa

Hi Theresa, Thanks so much for the reply. It helps to know that I am not the only one who feels this way. Also thanks for the advice as always you are such a help! I think my problem is stress too and food has always been my comfort also. Thanks again! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

Jennifer, Your fear is legitimate!! But now is the time for you to make the commitment by making forever ha*****anges, as well as making a plan to get on course when you fall off course. We all know this isn't magic!! I hit goal in a year, held there for another year, and then gained some weight back (about 20 lbs.). Now I realize I'm like any other "normal" person and have to take responsibility for how I treat my body everyday. I can't slack off on the exercise and not pay attention to how I'm fueling my body and still flit around in my size 6's!! It's not that easy!! Although I had a plan writtten out (I even put it in my journal), I was too stressed and depressed to care enough to take care of myself for a few months. I'm thankful that I caught myself at this point (I'm only 3 lbs. into the overweight range), instead of letting myself balloon out again. Unfortunately, for the long haul, its all about self control....which history has shown all of us to struggle with!! Just get your plan and program ingrained into your head now, while its easier to do so!!! We can all do this!!! Kathy

Hi Kathy, Thanks for the reply. It helps to know that I am not the only one who worries about this. Thanks for the advice! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

Hi Jennifer, I am right there with you on this one. Why do you think you will gain your weight back? I am scared to death I will start gaining my weight back. Suddenly I can eat much more than I have ever been able to since surgery. It's frightening to me. I haven't (and won't) even try sugar, I get sick from S.F. product's ~that's a good thing. I keep my fat's prety low around 10 a day. Carb's are a big problem for me. My weight loss has really slowed down. I've gone from losing an average of 8-10 #'s every 2 weeks to about 1-2 #'s a week. I knew this would happen, I just didn't realize it would be so drastic of a change. At least I'm still losing for now. I have read what other people have replyed to you, and am going to try to follow their advice. They are well seasoned pro's at this, and have a lot to offer. Best wishes to you Jennifer. WE CAN DO THIS!!!! YES WE CAN! God bless you, Annette

Hi Annette, How are you? Its nice to know that I am not the only one who is worried about this. It scares me to death to think that I could end up heavy again. I also can eat more now. I have also slowed down on weight loss. I think I may be at a platau. I worry that my old habits of graizing and emotional eatting will creap back. I know that I need to be strong and watch it! Its alot easier said than done! You are right WE CAN DO THIS!!!!! WE WILL DO THIS!!!!! Thanks Annette and I wish you the best!!!!! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

I think that after we start to feel and look better we think it's ok to occasionally cheat, and i think it's a good thing to be scared. Maybe that will keep you faithful. My advice to you is to always be determined not to go bac****ep a before pic of me on the fridge so i look at it before i open it up, also, i don't have the junk food in the house anymore. once in a while i'll buy a treat for the kids , but it's only enough for one serving and not enough for me. i keep sf popsicles and sf fudgesicles in the freezer, so when i crave something sweet that's what i get. Just stay focused and remember that even skinny people diet and have to work at it. Hugs Linda