10 lb weight gain

Ok guys...I am freaking out a little bit..Pre-Op I weighter 320 lbs.  I lost 160 lbs making my weight 160.  In the last few months though I have gained about 10 lbs...Now I weigh 170!!...I want to change this trend.  Any ideas how to jumpstart the weightloss again?

Absolutely-BACK TO BASICS...Most people have some regain or bounce weight once they reach goal but you want to stop in before it balloons and you're up 50 lbs.  So what's different?  Been grazing?  Carbs sneaking back in?  Drinking with meals?  Quit exercizing?  The key is to do what you know words.  SOLID protein first, no drinking for 30 min after, LOG your food-it's amazing how our minds won't let us count those 2 oreo's or those 6 cubes of cheese that we snuck when no one was looking.

You can also try the 5 day pouch test to help get rid of the carbs.  I never really lose much weight when I do it but it does help to tighten up your pouch again.  Good luck and POST your menu everyday on Karla's thread for accountability.

I haven't had the regain yet, but I can sure see how easy it would be now that I am coming up on my 2 year surgiversary.

My husband fixed cheese enchiladas last night and they were so soft they just slid right down - all 2 1/2 of them!  A year ago I wouldn't have been able to finish even one.  If they had been chicken enchiladas then one would have been good for me.

I weigh myself every morning and cut back on the carbs and increase my exercise if I hit 147.0 and that keeps me between 145 and 147 - a 2-lb bounce. 

Good for you for catching it before the 10 turns into much more.  Steph gave you the same advice I would - limit the carbs (not eliminate) and try to eat the higher fiber, less refined carbs.  Dense protein, no liquids with your meals to keep your pouch full longer. 

What about alcohol?  I know 2 men at work who had RNY and the beer is the main reason for their regain.  The other man at work who hasn't regained at all doesn't drink.

Good luck!

uGH...I don't drink