I'm so sorry for your loss and I know what any type of loss or stress can put a wrench in our overall health. I had my surgery 11/2019. Lost 70# and was not even hungry that first year. Felt so good (i was 75 at the time and battled with my weight since I was 18). Then came the nightmare of my life. I lived in elderly housing and my next door neighbor took a dislike to me, made my life a living hell. Playing loud music, banging on my walls, all this time housing did nothing. Then Pandemic hit on top of it all. On February 25, 2021, said neighbor escalated and knock on my door, with gun in hand, and tried to kill me. Thank God I'm very strong and fought for my life. When he realized he couldn't win, turned the gun on himself and was pronounced deceased. I've gained almost all my weight back am in so much physical pain because of this weight. I started doing WW and have lost 4#. It doesn't seem like much but it's the first time I've lost in over a year.

I wish you all the best but no matter what be kind to yourself.

Mexicobariatriccenter.com has a 5 day pouch reset plan. I also make the cabbage diet soup to eat when I really want something hot to eat that I can chew.

There is an online 5 day pouch reset that you might consider. I am out 23 years and had gained back 30 lbs also. I started with the pouch reset and am now doing high protein, good carbs and low fat. Have lost 15lbs since Nov 11.

Hi cpcampbell,

We are going to have holidays all year around. I continue to eat in moderation and small portion of food on my plate. You will be tempted with cravings for food you should not eat. Each day you will be tempted with food. You have to resist the temptation be mindful of the food around you.

February 6, 2024 will be my four years Post Op. I continue to have continuing success with not gaining any weight. I have met my overall weight loss goal last year. You have to stay fully committed and devoted in accomplishing your goals. You have to eat healthy and in moderation and count your calories intake making sure the calories you consume doing exercise activity equals to the calories you ingested. This could prevent you from gaining weight or having a setback?

I am an advocate for people battling obesity. I am a Spokesperson for a major hospital in California. I communicate with the Pre Op and Post Op patients every month for the group session.

I continue to motivate and uplift those helping guide them to overcome their struggles with obesity.

Happy Holidays

Good morning,

Was perusing on the site and saw your post. I hope that you are doing well and I wanted to send positive thoughts especially during the holiday season. I lost my husband last November and I did the same exact thing as you. It was rough and I still have tough days but I'm doing better..and down within my weight range. Hope to hear back!