Almost two years post op and picked up most of my old eating habits..

I'm really upset with myself. I have picked up all my old eating habits. I'm 4 months from being two years post op and have only lost about 115 pounds. Can someone provide me with some guidance on how to get back on track!!

I've done the same thing and I went to see my surgeon they gave until october to lose 50lbs before I will be considered for a tt. They told me to go back to the basics from the day after wls starting with the liquids so far in a week I haven't craved a candy bar I'm able to drink my water and proteins I was told that I had to go back to the basics to shut down the cravings for sugar and starch. I hope this help I know we can do it.

Thats what i figured. I would have to go back to the basics. So i need to go back on the liquid diet? Is that what you're saying? I never really drink water but i do drink sugar free drinks only.

I just read a post about back to basics I book marked for future references and I think you should to it has exactly reminders that we need. My surgery was oct.17 07 and I am stall haven't lost but 103lbs and I am grateful for that causr I ain;t where I use to be and need to get movin again to reach my goal so  I am back to the basics. Make it a great day. Peace and Blessings.

Here is a a recommendation from another website to help get back on track.  I keep a copy with me at work and home.

Breakfast...250 calories and 15-20 grams protein...choose one and do it everyday this coming week!

• Protein drink, protein shake, ready to drink protein
• Egg and Morningstar Farm sausage patty or a regular Brown & Serve sausage link
• Ricotta, cottage cheese, yogurt and fruit with a spoonful of Whey Gourmet tasty protein powder swirled in there (maybe a few sliced almonds)
• Two cheese sticks
• Muscle Milk Protein Chocolate Pudding cup
• Breakfast Vitamins: 1 Bariatric Advantage Chewable Multi Formula plus 1 Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Lozenge with food

Mid morning protein supplement... a 100 calorie, 15-20 gram protein boost

• AchievONE protein latte, Nectar fruity protein drink, Worldwide Pure Protein ready-to-drink shake, Extreme Smoothie ready-to-drink shake
• Mozarella stick
• Dannon Light and Fit yogurt
• 1/2 Power Crunch protein wafer bar, or 1/2 Revival Peanut Butter Paradise protein bar
• Coffee with Labrada ready-to-drink Vanilla Cream protein and DaVinci sugar free Caramel syrup
• Muscle Milk Chocolate Protein Pudding Cup
• bag of Revival Oh My Apple Pie Protein Crisps

Lunch...300-350 calories and 15-20 grams of protein consisting of food you prepare for and take to the office. Don't leave what you eat at your desk to chance. PLAN YOUR LUNCH. You'll burn more calories digesting your midday meal because protein is more difficult to break down than carbohydrates or fat and it will stay with you longer into your day.

• Roast deli turkey rolled up. Use a little salsa or ranch for dipping sauce, or roll up with hummus or whole grain mustard, or wasabi mustard. (MAYO is 100 calories per TEASPOON as are all fats, so measure and use as little as possible or substitute mustard or salsa-based moistening agents)
• 1/2 cup tuna salad or ricotta or cottage cheese on top of a slice of tomato
• Shredded salmon or deli meat blended with shredded lettuce, baby tomatoes, and lower fat dressing
• NO crackers, no rolls, no chips, no tortillas, no low carb wraps
• Lunch Vitamins: 1 Bariatric Advantage B-12 plus 1 Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Lozenge with food

Mid-afternoon protein supplement...a 100 calorie, 15-20 gram protein boost

• AchievONE protein latte, Nectar fruity protein drink, Worldwide Pure Protein ready-to-drink shake, Extreme Smoothie ready-to-drink shake
• Mozarella stick
• Dannon Light and Fit yogurt
• 1/2 Power Crunch protein wafer bar, or 1/2 Revival Peanut Butter Paradise protein bar
• Coffee with Labrada ready-to-drink Vanilla Cream protein and DaVinci sugar free Caramel syrup
• Muscle Milk Chocolate Protein Pudding Cup

Supper...a target of 300-400 calories and 20 grams of protein consisting of lean protein and a small salad or lower carb vegetable.

Make this a standard meal comprised of grilled, pan sauteed, or baked protein such as fish, chicken, or egg... with different bottled sauces or jar salsas to moisten and a small salad.

• Pan sauteed shrimp, with a little bottled salsa to moisten
• Grilled or pan sauteed turkey burger
• Baked salmon
• Broiled tilapia filet
• Two egg omelet - saute a few mushrooms, red peppers, spinach, onion, and add cheese
• All protein served with a tossed chopped salad of romaine lettuce, sliced grape tomatoes, cucumber cubes, and tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. (1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon balsamic... toss in a big bowl to coat entire salad. If you make a bigger salad, use 3 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar... be sure to season with salt and pepper!) You can use different salad ingredients for variety... sliced olives, cubed cukes, sliced grape tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts. Sometimes, I just have sliced grape tomatoes and red onion... or tomato and avocado and spoon it on to pan sauteed shrimp with salt and pepper... easy and fast.
• Supper Vitamins: 1 Bariatric Advantage Chewable Multi Formula plus 1 Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Lozenge with food

No bread, no potato, no rice, no pasta, no tortilla, no wraps, no low carb bread, no crackers.

If you are an evening snacker as I am... use either your mid morning or mid afternoon supplement as an 8-9pm supplement so you will not mindlessly snack. Give yourself permission to have one of the 100 calorie supplement foods listed as a planned eating event.

Bedtime: 1 Bariatric Advantage Passion Fruit Chewable Iron

Do the liquids. If you can drink it, then eat it. Soup at hand, shakes, smoothies...whatever. Exercise. If you do nothing else but hand weights while you sit in front of the TV. Do leg lifts as you drive. Do squats while you stand to clean or wash dishes.

It can be done. You are worth taking care of. Make it happen!!!

Wish you well.