Weight gain after surgery
You should probably make an appointment to discuss this with your doctor.
It is pretty typical to have a 'honeymoon' period -- where we lose weight almost in spite of ourselves.
My first suggestion would be to take a brutally honest look at what you eat and drink -- and when you eat/drink them.
Are you eating a 'protein forward' diet -- where you have protein first and then small amounts of healthy grains/carbohydrates?
Are you eliminating calorie-laden beverages?
If you can honestly say that you are following that type of eating, and you are still hungry and gaining, then perhaps your doctor can help you.
If, as many people do, you have let some old eating habits re-surface -- you have strayed from the eating plan, then you know what you need to do to get back on track.
R u on a ppi? Acid mimicks hunger. Do you still eat a protein forward diet or did you allow too many carbs back in, too many carbs will leave you craving for more. Do you still drink enough water? It could be head hunger, old habits die hard.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
1 1/2 years is long over due for labs and a check in with your bariatric surgeon so make an appointment. I do not know what type of WLS you had or how much you had to lose initially but... like another reply above suggest chart your food and drink while you wait for your appointment... the Dr will want to know what you are eating and how much. Hunger does not necessary go away... I definitely have hungrier days (meal planning helps) anyway... I'm guessing your Dr will send you for some labs, perhaps some tests to see if all is well with your surgery. Tell him about your hunger and any issues that are going on and ASK FOR HELP... dietitian, therapist, support group meetings, build your team. Come here and post your food each day if it will help you become accountable. Best wishes!
I am trying very hard to live my new mantra.. Be kind...BUT.... A pill ???? Dear one. You have had a surgery that thousands want and can't for many reasons have. The honeymoon is over and now the real work begins. This isn't a diet , it's your life!! Write down every single bite you eat until you see what you are doing. The surgery only stops you from eating huge portions. You so can do this one day at a time. Stop thinking there is an easy way, hon, there's no easy route.?its a daily battle but one that is so worth it. Yes you need labs, a good checkup and get to work. Good luck I wish you the best
What Eggface and Kathy said. You are now at the point where the honeymoon is over -- the temporary extreme post-op restriction on portion sizes is over, your hunger has returned, and you are likely now eating more "normally" than the first year after surgery -- and the work of maintaining the weight-loss begins.
It is likely that you have started eating more carbs than you should, and you may be now eating larger portions tHan you need to. Start tracking your food intake to make sure you know exactly how much are eating. It is VERY easy to slide back into bad eating habits, and the only way you will be able to keep your weight off (and prevent regaining) is to make the changes to your eating habits permanent. Think back to what you were eating at about 6 months out. If you were following your surgeon's eating plan, that is very much like what you should be eating now and moving forward (just slightly larger portions than at 6 months out).
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
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