2 years ago in October and stuggling
Hello, Well I am ashamed to say that almost 2 years ago I had the surgery. I had good intentions. But have gotten lost along the way. I don't know how to get back on track. my goal was to lose at least 100 pounds and so far I have lost 65 with no weight loss in a year. It is because I eat carbs and cant get a grip. has anyone else done this and what have you done?
Your are not the only one. But if we are to offer suggestions, you need to tell us more - most importantly, which surgery you had.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
It sounds like you already know both the problem AND the solution: the carbs. Too many carbs is almost always the primary cause of regain or of not losing enough weight in the first place.
You didn't specify which surgery you had, but it doesn't matter as far as the general answer to what you need to do: the only thing you CAN do is decide to commit to eating the way you need to and go back to a protein forward, limited carb meal plan.
You are definitely NOT alone in this. There are many people who come here having regained weight a couple of years out. We can help provide suggestions on what you are eating, but the motivation and commitment need to come from inside you. You are absolutely worth the effort it takes to get the weight under control, and you CAN do it.
Many people find that tracking their food intake helps them a lot. That enables them to see how many protein, carbs, and calories they are consuming.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
Hi Nancy
I checked your profile and see that you were sleeved just five days after me. Welcome back, sleeve sister! I read your blog post and was struck by the amazing list of reasons you gave for choosing surgery. I'm betting that most of those still apply. I don't have any easy answers for you, but going back to some of the basics like eating protein first, not drinking with your meals, tracking your food and weighing regularly are a good way to start.
Also, I find it helpful to hang out on the Forums because it keeps me grounded. I think that by nature, our affliction comes with a boatload of denial, so following a basic framework can be very helpful - colouring within the lines, so to speak. I'd be happy to connect by PM too.
LINDA
Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0
