Keto and Roux-en-Y

I had my RNY 12 years ago, i lost 15# and i've gained back about 40 in the past 5 years or so. I'm still 95 pounds under what i was when i had my procedure, and currently weigh just under 180#. It's a shame really, to have been through so much and have blown it - but, now i'm wanting to get back on track. A lot has happened over the past few years. Got a divorce, finished raising my kids and i'm about to be a grandmother - but, i dont want to look like an old fat granny. I dont mind aging and doing so with dignity, but i dont want to be fat.

i'm uncomfortable with my weight and have been kind of playing around with keto, but i have a hard time making myself eat that fat - and i CANNOT tolerate erythritol (I cant even spell it! LOL)

I'm looking for advice.

Kim

EDIT: 12 YEARS AGO I LOST 135#

I had my surgery in 2011, I lost 200 lbs my highest weight was 430. I restarted my new journey on February 14th 2019 and as of today have lost 31bs of the 73bs I had regain. It is not easy but seeing a nutritionist, relearning to use my tool, drinking plenty of water and making better choices have all played an intrical part in losing the regain weight I still have 42 lbs to go in order to reach my lowest weight of 230 lb which is my goal. I I have been calorie counting and walking also. . I am very optimistic that I'll be able to reach this goal and maintain it. I am sure that you can do the same. Don't be upset with yourself for the regain just focus on your new goal. I am sure you will be able to reach it.

Thanks for your encouragement

it is very discouraging to gain weight after being quite slender. I appreciate your response. Best of luck to you!

Kim

Last year I dealt with a lot if stress, and some gut (Intestine ) issues that I medicated (both,) with too much alcohol. I used alcohol to help me deal with stress and help me digest the food and relax cramps when my gut was not happy with my food choices. I gained 30 lbs.

In September I had visit with my doc and he helped me get proper medication for anxiety, and later added one more for depression. That really helped me. I lost the 30 lbs in ,4 months. And I kept losing 10 more.

I am trying to heal my gut, so I removed foods that I am sensitive to, or allergic to.

I basically followed low carb Paleo diet together with IF. The IF (intermittent fasting) is mostly to help my insides, to let them have a break since I often need to eat before bed to prevent low BS in a middle of the night. I eat fat, but not like a standard keto dictate. I am not afraid of fat, and I eat nuts, avocado, or add butter to my dishes. I am not afraid of higher fat choices. But I can't stand the texture of meat fat, or gristle. I can eat fried chicken skin but only if it is supper crispy, some with bacon. I don't tolerate fatty cuts of meat - I had to trim the fat after cooking.

Right now I am maintaining around 140, when my personal goal is at 150. I am adding some foods that have higher carbs to slowly gain a few lbs. The IF really helps my intestines, and u still have good restriction, and I still experiance dumping, so adding extra calories is not as easy as it can be when I don't drink any alcohol, don't eat high sugar desserts, and only eat between ,1-2 pm until 8-9 pm.

If you are determined and dedicated, you can lose it.

You are not alone. My surgery was in 2010. Personally the pure Keto diet is just toooo much fat for me. I am restarting after a regain of about 35 pounds. I have lost ten just following the 3-meals a day (protein snack about 8PM), eat protein first and then the veggies, like broccoli, and trying to get in my water. I don't think I could do the fasting as my blood sugar dips into the toilet since the surgery. Fats and sugar send me running to the bathroom if I eat too much. Send me a note if you want to buddy up for encouragement. We are all here for you!

Maureen