Trying to get back on track

I was a band to DS revision. I am two years post surgery and have only lost 50 pounds. From the beginning I never lost physical hunger. I have fallen back into old habits. I have 100 more pounds to lose and I am determined to accomplish this. I have an appointment with my dietician for help. For the last month I have been meeting all of my protein/carbs/fat allowances. I have actually gained 8 pounds since doing this. Any suggestions from someone who has been through this and how to win this battle?

Who was your surgeon and do you have your records?  How long is your CC/alimentary limb?  Not very likely a dietitian will give you worthwhile advice, most do not understand the DS at all.  What have you been told these 'allowances' are for carbs, etc?  It is very unusual for a DSer to only lose 50lbs.

My carb allowance is 30-60gm a day. I have an appointment with my surgeon next week to discuss what is going on. 

It might be a good idea to post some of your meals in the bites and vites daily post by Gina Floyd. People may be able to look at specific choices you are making and provide some constructive comments. 

The only thing short of that I can suggest is to always do your eating protein first so you fill your stomach with something DS friendly before adding anything else.

Pete

Thanks for you input! I saw my dietician and she helped me get back on track. I am down 11.2 pounds in two weeks. I realized I was just lazy and fell off track. I have a renewed desire to finally eat right and lose the next 100 pounds. With God's help I will succeed!

Congrats on your success Pete. That's amazing!!! Good job. You are an inspiration for people like me!!

You have already taken the hardest step by saying enough is enough and now I want to get back on track.  Here are some steps I hope will help you. They helped me...  Also, be sure and join the Back On Track Together group link in my signature area.  Even though I had RNY, I feel the basics for success are the same for us all

Planning/Preparing

Remember when we were preparing for surgery?  How many meetings, classes and such did we attend?  We were told the more prepared we were the better our chances were for success.  And they were right. Go through the house, car and work place and get rid of trigger foods.  Stock up on foods that will keep you on track. I removed every carb/sugar temptation and replaced it with lots of protein, veggies and fruits.  

Journaling

Get back to journaling.  This will help you identify when you feel like eating, stress factors and any triggers in your life.  Once you identify these factors, this will help you put tools in place to keep you from eating.  It became clear I was not taking time for me anymore. I worked my day job and then spent the rest of my time caring for my husband.  It was easy to reach for fast, prepackaged food.  Since I purged my home I have to eat clean as there are no other options LOL

Use a tool to track you're eating and exercise like Getting Started with Health Tracker

Once I started to track ever bite and drink it became clear why I had gained.

Goals/Rewards

Make a list of goals for yourself.  Make them realistic and small.  Some of mine were move more, purge all junk from my home, eat more protein.

Food

In general, a long term post-weight loss surgery eating plan includes foods that are high in protein, and low in fat, fiber, calories, and sugar. Important vitamins and minerals are provided as supplements. (if you had a different surgery adjust this to your food plan)

Water

Water is our Best Friend. I have to say I never went back to pop or any bad drinks, however I was drinking tea like crazy. What is wrong with drinking tea?  I was either using sugar or 3 equals and 3 sweet n lows per 32 ounce glass.  So I was either pushing to be diabetic or get cancer.  I found once I started carrying a bottle of water around 24/7 (yes had one at my bedside) I lost the cravings for the sugar and I KNOW those artificial sweeteners are not good for me. Look I am old and if you add up all the artificial sweeteners I have consumed I am sure I am at the rat in the lab getting cancer threshold

MOVE!

I can't say enough about how key this was for me. The reason I kept my weight off for almost 10 years was no matter what I kept moving.  If I could not go to the gym I would walk. I loved Zumba, bootcamp workouts, lift weights. When I stopped, the weight came on.  So for me I am starting slow to avoid injury by walking and using some of the workouts on my Demand TV.  Find something you love to do and it won't feel like a pain in the *** to do daily.

Support

If it's an option "run" don't walk to a support group.

Keep me posted on how you are doing