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gained 20 pounds. HOW?????????? What can I do?????? My bmi is now 25.1. I am crying -what if I get to be 305 again? Help?

First....stop and take a deep breath. It is going to be okay.  You posted here and that is the first step-reaching out.   Get a doctor's appointment to rule out any medical condition that might be affecting your weight. After the is done, go back to what you know to be try....not drinking with meals, eating the right foods, protein first, then veggies, then carbs if you have the room.  Recognize when you are full-not overfull, just satisifed.  Get your protein in.....leave the crackers, cookies, cake, grazing and junk behind. If you are struggling, find a bariatric nutritionist who can help you with meal planning (this happens to be my biggest hurdle).  This will ensure that you are getting all of the required nutrients so you don't get sick.  Journal....write it all down.  I use Sparkpeople.com to track my intake (both food and liquid), some people use fitday and others use pencil and paper.  Do whatever works for you.  I would also recommend getting Colleen Cook's book "Successful Strategies of Weight Loss Patients".  Check out BCSI.com or Amazon.com.  I have it in book form, on CD and the workbook also.  It just helps me to stay on track. Good luck with it.  You can do it! I know that you can.  You did it before.  Keep us posted and email if you want: [email protected]. (((((hugs))))), Anjanette

I gained 19 pounds from my lowest post op by eating cookies and completely disregarding my surgeon's maintence eating plan.   It's been 10 months of denial and pigheadedness but I am finally back on track and have lost all but four of those "do over" pounds.  You can do it too.  Just decide and you will do it. I'm determined to get to my ideal weight goal. Stop crying, pull up your socks, and get back on track.  I believe you can do it!

Laura,  I am so sorry, you know what you need to do. We are here for you. I have missed your posts for so long. I loved seeing your posts. I know you had a big move, as well as I did. I left texas and moved to Ohio. Everything gets out of whack. I really went thru a depression, finding friends, finding support, finding a gym.....and the new job!!! sucks big ones. I think all those kinda of changes gets us out of routine. You know the basics.....you have the tool......I believe in you!!!  So good to see you.....come around lots! Big hugs!  Sandy

Like everyone said.. You CAN do it..  you've done it before right?  Stop right now and get think of what is important to you.  Work on the 20 don't let it get to 21 or 120.  I'm in your boat.. I've gained 40, I completely let go of the idea I am (almost said WAS) a gastric bypass patient.  I'm working on me, and getting back.. you can too.  AND I love your quote.. I've seen it before and I've thought of it several times. Good luck, T

Hi Laura. We all go thru phases and have slip ups from time to time. You caught it at 20 and you won't end up at 305 again. Have you been under stress? Eating carbs/sugar? Stopped exercising? I think the first thing is to make an honest assesment of what caused the gain and then try to turn that around. You know what to do~get back on the plan again~the pouch still works if you work it. You have always been a source of encouragement around here and now its our turn to give back and encourage you!!! If you need anything please e me!!! (((((((((HUGS))))))))))