Please Help ~~~~~~~

Hello Everyone I just got back from my three month check up with my surgeon. I am glad I went although I was embarassed and ashamed because I went knowing that I would have a weight gain, and gain I did---12 lbs. Now I have to get back on the wagon and no more cheating. I am in the process of undergoing insurance approval for a TT and should know if it is a go or not within a week or so. The Dr wants me to try and lose these nasty pounds I gained before surgery and has put me on a 1000 calorie a day limit, and no more than 4-5 oz at each meal. Now my question is this...It has been almost two years since I had my RNY so I need help with planning my daily meals. Please give me LOTS of suggestions as to what I can eat to get back on the THIN path. I have another appointment with him next month to see how I am doing. I am actually glad he came down hard on me because I knew I needed to do this but just needed a good swift kick in my Asssss. Thanks guys for being here for me not only for suggestions but as my support! You all ROCK! Hugs

When at a loss of what or how to eat just go back to basics. Protein, protein and water. Use low or no calorie snacks like SF Icepops if you need them. For me, carbs are the killer so I decrease them severely from my diet when I need to be a "good girl". Good luck!!

Hi. I am in the same place. I have gained about 12 pounds too! None of my new clothes from last summer fit me and I am so depressed! So what do I do???? I eat more! I graze all day and eat tons of carbs. I am so ashamed but can't seem to stop. I need a buddy to help me get back on track and figure out how to eat small amounts and no the bad stuff. Thanks for listening. Jenny

Hi - I want to add my two cents to this also, because I deal with this very problem... I have a "relaxed stoma", so I am able to eat quite large protions. So, I end up having to rely solely on my own good judgement and making the right choices. I have had periods where I have also gained quite a bit. BUT, going back to basics, I have always managed to get it right back off - and it is usually by using FitDay.com religiously, making sure that I get as close to 1000 calories as possible, and I "wisely spend" those calories on around 100 grams of protein, little of no fat, and VERY FEW carbs... and then POOF - the weight falls off again. Now, I don't think its fair to live so strictly forever - - so to maintain, i give myself a "free day" like Saturday, where for example if I really want a pancake for breakfast, I will have one - or a slice of pizza for lunch, I will have one. But, once I am back "in the saddle" the rest of the week, it is back to my regimen. By giving myself this "free day", I don't feel deprived, and I have a much easier time sticking to things in between. Just a thought. You will do fine and get those pounds back off, DON'T WORRY! Have a great weekend, Michael