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Thanks so much for the response. I really appreciated you taking the time to respond and I like how you phrased this, gave me confidence.
I kind of have to disagree. I was in my 50's when I had surgery and seriously never had a pound of regain. It can be done
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Totally worth it. People *****gain don't eat like they should. It's a lifestyle changed
regain does absolutely happen...however it is extremely rare for people to regain all their lost weight back. average long term loss is about 50%. I started at 260 and am currently at 140. if I regain to 200 I won't be happy, but I'll be a hell of a lot healthier than I was at 260. I of course like most don't plan to regain and will be vigilant with my food so that I don't.
People who are part of support groups statistically have better results. So you want to remain successful long term? follow the example of those in the support groups. it is not that successful people go to support groups, it is that people who go to support groups are more successful. also some data suggests those who get plastics to fix skin also tend to maintain their weight loss (scheduled for next year).
My current planned maintenance range is 140-150. if I drop below fine. but this is the range I feel healthiest in.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
Hey folks,
Just joined - my first post. I've been referred for surgery, so just starting the journey...but I keep seeing so many people talking about regaining. I feel terribly for them, but now I need advice...should I still do this?
Even those who have regained, are you glad you did this? Truly?
I have spoken to some people who swear it was the best thing they ever did...but they are the successful ones that come to the support group....are there even more who wish they had never done this?
thanks for any thoughts.....
One more thing. Since I tend to eat late at evening also I decided to accept that. Many attempts to stop that failed. So.... I make sure that I eat late dinner - dense proteins and veggies around 7-8. Then if I need snacks I eat low carb nuts. Either raw or roasted work no sugar.
But to offset the calories I don't eat breakfast. My lunch is my first meal of the day. I never liked breakfast anyway, so now I just make sure that my eating window is no more than 10 hours in every 24 hour day. If my last snack - meal was at 9 pm - I wait at least 14 hours - or more- and eat or drink anything with calories (protein shake) not before 11 am. Often I may wait until 12 or 1 to start eating. I drink coffee, tea, water - all non calories drinks in the morning. Not only I get enough water that day - but that method helps me limit calories and still allow me to eat at night. I am at goal and below. That method is working well not only for my weight but also for my IBS.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hi Kathy. Don't ever think you don't contribute. Being here and sharing even *****ing or crying, get angry....etc.
We all deal with that. If not today, then in the past, or future. Being over 50 means that most of us deal with that. Sharing reminds us we are not alone. That others deal with **** in their life all the time.
I had a minor accident in late November last year. I was rear-ended, and the car had small damage. But the impact messed up my SI joints. And I still have a problem with that. I was doing good, relatively, I was trying to get off the pain pills.... And I must done something in my sleep, because last week and this I am back in pain. Like a major pain discomfort. It ****** me off. Beside hurting. I want to cry and scream. And the doc who did my steroids injections in January - changed practice and they no longer take my insurance. So double 
. I need to find a new person who does that ...or pay cash. Great, no? I share that because I know you will understand. We all deal work stuff. You are not alone.
I feel for you. Plus...if I remember correctly, you deal with a teenager, and your DH has his own struggles. At least my partner is there taking care of stuff .... And being very supportive. No kids... Only 3 cats that are very loving.
Please share. If nothing else - you get virtual hugs ...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Great. Stress make us do things. Sometimes we don't realize how much stress we are in until we can remove ourself from the situation. Stress= cortisone . Too much steroids and will eat anything sweet that is not nailed down even if I know it makes me really sick.
I am glad you are planning to see a counselor. I recently had a problem with handling stress and talk to me doc about it. He prescribed Lexapro. I finally can breathe and sleep more than 3-4 hours per night. Now the stress is still there , but I can handle it much better.
Hugs and good luck.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Hala
I didn't think I was stress until I was talking with a friend about another friend of mine that is too needy of me. I just found a counseling center that specialized in bariatics, eating disorders and mood that takes my insurance. I'm going to contact them when I get back from my mini vacation next week. Yesterday and today I've been doing good even when I went to the grocery store. Just looked and said I don't need it. I even put protein bars back. Hoping for a successful week.
