6 Years out gaining weight

I had done so well maintaining and now I am gaining quickly.  First I still on line with no sugars no alcohol no soda.  i had back surgery fused L4 L5 S1  and a spinal decompression and 3 months post op I wa**** sitting at red light and messed me up even more than I was.  I am not as active and I am disabled from before surgery.  I know I am eating my proteins but I am hungry so much often than I was.  depressed more than likely but I can not take medications for it.  2 years ago I was 145 my dad passed away July 22 2011 1 year later 155 today 172 and most of it in past 3 months.  I want to go back to doctor or support and I have closest is Gwinnett medical but seems only monthly.  I DO NOT WANT TO GAIN ANY MORE.  I feel horrible.  I was 350 when I had my surgery but I am not happy where I am everyone said I look good but they are all 300+ they never like me when i was 145 to skinny they said I overlooked it then smh I need guidence and not sure what to do!!   

I don't have any advice, per se, just that you did it before and you know what you have to do. Just get back on the horse, take it one day at a time. I'm totally pulling for you. The good news is that you aren't drinking or having sugars, that's a good start. Are you logging with something like MyFitnessPal?

Do you mind if I PM or email you? I'm having L4-L5-S1 fusion on Wednesday and would love to hear your experiences if you have time.

I will be six years out in November.  Slid back a little bit.  Check your portion size and your mealplan.  If you're certain it's all correct, have someone knowledgeable check it out, like your Nutritionist.  As a defense measure you could always back off to doing more protein shakes which are abstolutely countable to the calorie and see what happens then.  Rollbacks don't just happen at Walmart, they happen with us too, but remember you still have your tool.  Use it.

Shirley

Hi Shirley,

I LMAO at your line, '' Rollbacks don't just happen at Walmart......''

Judy

It's really, REALLY easy for us to get down on ourselves.  We gained a pound, the weight's not coming off fast enough, etc.  HUMOR tends to help me the most in keeping my WLS equilibrium.

sure you can accepted your request 

Sounds like depression is not helping. Is there a warm pool near you for light exercise? I hope you find a way to deal with your issues. Good luck

It sounds like you've had a LOT going on in your life over the past few years.  This can be very overwhelming and depressing.  Perhaps you should look into some therapy to just sort through everything you've been though.  It's perfectly normal to need a little help to deal with everything.  You, yourself have had your own health issues, and when you combine that with the recent loss of your father it's no wonder you're not having a hard time. 

Hi Alicia

 Sorry to hear about your recent troubles. Back pain can be pretty debilitating and chronic. My advice would be don't focus too much on your weight right now.

 Focus on your mental well being. Talk to your doctor about your depression. Once your back starts to feel better, your psyche will improve, you'll be able to become more active and then the pounds will come off.

I have talked to dr and medication is not a option because of side effects not good ones makes me even worse.  I would love for my friends to support me more but they have full time families and job and I have to much time on my hands.  I was out with them and it means a lot to me.