so, my tool is still working
Last summer, I started taking some medication that is known to cause weight gain, and in about six months I gained 23 pounds. I went from 122 to 145, and was not very happy about it. That medication was discontinued around the end of last year, I forget when exactly. Since then, I haven't tried really hard to lose any of the weight I'd gained. I just stuck to my plan.
As of this morning, I am back down to 134. I certainly have not been eating whatever I want, whenever I want, as much as I want, but I don't feel deprived or hungry either. I eat six times a day, measure my food, make healthy food choices most of the time and allow myself treats occasionally.
The tool still works.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I worry so much about how I'm going to do after I hit my goal. Been there and bounced back to the fat me faster than the speed of lightning during my diet years.
Over and over again I've read vets that are successful do there best to avoid there old habits prior to WLS.
It should be illegal to give people that have previosly been obese medicine that makes us gain weight. So not funny!
Hope you feel well and as always wish you good health and lots of happiness!
And what rules? Different doctors recommend different diet plans after RNY. There is no one-size-fits-all plan that works well for everyone, but some docs try to give all patients the same rules. Obviously people will be more successful if they stick to the plan that works best for them, but it may take some trial and error to figure out just what that is.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Lynnette 
Sample menu
Breakfast - protein bar or shake
Lunch - big salad, or leftovers from dinner last night, or pita bread with hummus
Snack - fruit or Greek yogurt
Dinner - vegetarian chili, some sort of beans, veggie burger, etc.
Snack - Greek yogurt, roasted chickpeas, maybe left overs from dinner
Snack - protein bar or shake, or maybe some cheese
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
