I am failing!
I had my surgery 14 months ago. I needed to lose 100 lbs. and so far I have only lost 55 lbs. and I recently have gained back abt. 8 lbs. I have never experienced "dumping" syndrome and can eat way more that what I believe I should be able to for someone that has had this surgery. I eat just horrible and have not been exercising and I can't seem to get motivated. Of course, this is exactly how I was before I had the surgery. This is so embarrasing--why can't I seem to get my act together? Does anyone have some words to motivate or advice? Thanks in advance for your support.
I have a carb addiction and I haven't been able to overcome it for over 30 years. Since having RNY and a revision, I've had a net lost of 180 lbs, but I still weigh 380 lbs. My tool prevents me from overeating at meals, but I eat between meals. I try every day to not do so and I fail at it most days. I've had short stretches (other than the monts right after surgery) where I have been able to either give up the snacking or reduce it, but I haven't been able to sustain that good behavior. I know enough not to beat myself up about it and not to give up.
Sj--180 lbs is an incredible weight loss. I had a little wake up call this morning when I got on the scale and I have been doing better today. I signed up for some classes at the YMCA and I'm going to start back with the basics. I guess I expected the surgery to "cure" me and I'm realizing that I can't rely soley on the surgery to do this for me. Thanks for your encouragement & I'm not giving up either. Thanks again.
Hi, I feel for you. I know im still new only 5 months post op, But i could only imagine after the period of losing weight is over how hard it must become. It would terrify me to gain any weight back. Especially since we all took a major step as we did. Everything that I have read anywhere says to eliminate Carbs and Sugar no Exceptions. Now I think even if you were to graze throughout the day it should be protein first than veggie than fruit. I have not touched a white flour, crackers, sugar or anything like that. Although I know I could eat whole grain bread or whole wheat pasta if I wanted I know if I do I will open up doors again that I just not want to look in. I hope it works out for you. Just have a long talk with yourself, it might help.
OK this may sound really obvious but shouldn't you be getting another fill? 
If you are able to eat too much that's the major sign of not having enough restriction. Once you are restricted properly and aren't able to hold as much food, you'll get your enthusiasm back and be motivated enough to start your exercise program again.
So, my advice is call and make an appointment for a fill and get the support you should be getting from your band. 
If you are able to eat too much that's the major sign of not having enough restriction. Once you are restricted properly and aren't able to hold as much food, you'll get your enthusiasm back and be motivated enough to start your exercise program again.
So, my advice is call and make an appointment for a fill and get the support you should be getting from your band. 
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