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Hi there - I had my sleeve 15 years ago and just logged back in here as it has been my strength and support every time I have slipped up . I started my journey over 200 I think 238 lost to 137 at 1 year mark . Stayed at 145 up untiL about 4 years ago when we moved and retired. I have since gained to 155 - what I find is when I don't weigh daily and avoid the scale it's because I don't want to see that I have gained . So I am now back at weighing daily , counting calories , more protein little to no carbs and some increased exercise. Unfortunately there is no magic it really is about calories . Problem is it's slow going especially now since I'm older . 48 when had surgery now 62. I have been eating less than 1000 calories a day exercise 4 days a week an hour and have lost only 3 pounds it's been a month . But I will Never go back to being the fat girl . You can do this just go back to basics and be prepared it's going to take a while .
cheers

No dumb questions - Sugar free, grain free. Many years after my VSG and after I had gained back a considerable amount of weight I learned that I was a sugar addict - could not moderate most carbs/processed foods. If you are interested in seeing if this is you I highly recommend you read "Food Junkies" by Dr. Vera Tarman. I have been following a SFGF diet for several years now - my weight has stabilized and I have lost my regain - I have next to no cravings and I do NOT try to moderate sugar/grains/processed foods as I have accepted that I cannot. This is freeing in a way I cannot but urge you to try. There is a support group run by Dr. Tarman on Facebook. I eat whole foods only, protein, dairy, eggs, low carb veggies and limited fruit like a small amount berries a couple of times a week. Dr. Tarman's book explains the whole addiction cycle and stages and how to go sugar free - not everyone has to go grain free but most flours are very processed and turn to sugar in the gut upon consumption so I can't eat them.

Thank u I am going to try to go back to eating good and see how it

Your restriction is probably still there but you need to change your diet to cut out sugar and processed food. Stick to protein first and then add some veg and small amounts of fruit. Crap food goes through your system quickly and makes your hungry so you eat more. If you go back to a clean diet you will notice that within a few weeks the amount you can eat ,if you do protein first for every meal, reduces. I regained after my surgery a couple of times but now I stick to a low carb, no sugar no flour diet and my restriction is as good as it was on day 1. I can only eat 2-3 ounces of dense protein at a time and I will add a small portion of veggies. I realized late in the game that I was addicted to sugar and then read Food Junkies by Dr. Vera Tarman about food/sugar addiction which wasn't recognized when I had surgery. I have lost all excess weight and maintain easily. So many other benefits as well. There is a lot of info on sugar addiction out there now. I have been SFGF for 3 years now and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. If this info had been around when I had surgery, I might not have needed it but many bariatric surgery patients now do SFGF.