Hit a plateo very discouraged I need help and support its been 2 yrs since my surgery
My suggestion would be get back to basics. Spend time reading what other people are doing to be successful. Talk to your friends who are losing, and be a support for each other. Find a support group. Make it your job right now. Good Luck!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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on 10/15/14 2:39 pm
This lifestyle is simple math. High protein, no/to few carbs, drink your water and exercise.
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The problem with bars and shakes is that they don't fill you up and leave you feeling sated. Stick to dense proteins like cow and chicken.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Which surgery did you have? How much weight did you have to lose? You say you lost 67, which is a LOT (congrats), but how much more are you looking at?
I ask because I know from personal experience with RnY that by two years out your "honeymoon" window is pretty much over and it literally comes down to calories in vs calories out. Just like preop, except that if our pouches or stoma haven't been stretched we still have the ability to get full faster than a non-op so losing weight is in theory still "easier" for us. Unlike with the DS, we can't count on our malabsorption of calories for life.
It certainly IS possible to lose after two years post op. I'm almost six years out and just finished re-losing a 40+ pound weight regain along with a few extra pounds so I know it can be done. The weight just doesn't drop off no matter what after about the first 18 months to two years.
What Amy said ^^^
At two years out, you have to do exactly what everyone else has to do to lose weight: watch what you eat (focus on protein and on limiting carbs) and eat fewer calories than you burn daily.
If you had RNY, be sure that you aren't drinking with your meals.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
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