3 1/2 years out... GAINING!

RidingFan
on 8/31/15 6:43 pm - Ajax, Canada
RNY on 04/29/13

I have just started back on the boards today...2.5 years out and have a scary gain of 10 pounds.  I HAVE to be accountable and this board was always an inspiration and guide during my journey.  I go to a local WLS group too, we meet monthly, but I can come on here daily for support. Back to basic with my food, protein first, and more exercise for me.

Referred HRRH Apr.  2012, Info. Session: Sept 12/12, Surgeon Consult: Dr L Smith Sept 19/12,  RD/SW/RN/ Nov 19/12.  Surgery Date:  April 29, 2013

       

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 8/31/15 6:43 pm - OH

You're breaking the cardinal rule about not drinking with meals and you're eating meals that a non-RNYer could eat.  The second one is a direct result of the first one. Stop drinking with your meals!  You're waShing the food out of your pouch which enables you to eat a whole lot more than you should. That needs to be your first change.  Every single person I know who ahas regained weight has gone back to drinking with meals.

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.

kkjordan78
on 9/1/15 10:26 am - Manor, TX
RNY on 03/26/12

Yep, you're right. Drinking with meals has contributed to my gain. And that is a result of putting the wrong foods in my mouth and then being really thirsty. Last night, I ate a bowl of oatmeal for dinner... I did NOT drink! I felt full A LOT longer. Thanks.

Lisa        
Oxford Comma Hag
on 8/31/15 7:09 pm

I'm with Lora. Do not drink with meals. 

I can eat a fair amount, though not anything like presurgery, but I don't allow myself to. I still measure. It is easy to overserve yourself.

You mention a lot of hunger. I wonder if you are getting enough water. I sometimes confuse thirst signals for hunger if I don't drink enough water.

I fight badgers with spoons.

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kkjordan78
on 9/1/15 10:28 am - Manor, TX
RNY on 03/26/12

Hello!

 

I try not to drink too much with food but, I am guilty of doing it. I am trying to pay more attention to my body to see if I am really hungry or thirsty. I am going to attempt to drink something before I unreasonably reach for food. Old habits are so tough to break! Thanks.

chulbert
on 9/1/15 5:25 am - Rochester, NY
RNY on 01/21/13

Long-term success and maintenance depends far more on what you eat than how much.  No surgery is going to save you from consistent poor food choices.  I'm also a "big eater," relatively speaking, but I know I don't have to worry because I usually fill that space with vegetables and other healthful choices.

kkjordan78
on 9/1/15 10:32 am - Manor, TX
RNY on 03/26/12

I have had a sweet tooth forever and I pretty much have a "pouch of steel". There is not much I can't handle. Of course, that is not always a good thing. It is super easy for me to make poor choices because I am not going to "suffer". With this recent gain, I am very unsettled and disappointed so, as of late, I am trying to start getting back on track and making better choices. Thanks.

gbsinsatx
on 9/1/15 7:29 am - San Antonio, TX

Physical Hunger:  Comes on gradually and can be postponed.

Emotional Hunger: Comes on suddenly and feels urgent.

Physical Hunger:  Can be satisfied with any type of food.

Emotional Hunger: Causes specific food cravings (pizza, chocolate, ice cream, etc...)

Physical Hunger:  Once you are full you can stop eating.

Emotional Hunger: Eat more than you normally would. Feel uncomfortably full.

Physical Hunger:  Causes satisfaction, doesn’t cause guilt.

Emotional Hunger: Leaves you feeling guilty and cross with yourself.

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011

Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs  

                                      

kkjordan78
on 9/1/15 10:35 am - Manor, TX
RNY on 03/26/12

Hello!

 

This is a great post. I am going to print it out and keep it where I can see it all the time. Since detoxing, I realize that I am doing A LOT of emotional eating. I have a dr. appt with my psych soon and this is one area that we will definitely address. Thanks for posting this.

(deactivated member)
on 9/3/15 7:58 am

I printed this out and it is on my fridge and in my purse. 

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