a year and half out and start to eat all the time help

Hello  I am 1 1/2 years out from my surgery and i find myself hungry and able to eat a good bit i am getting so nervous that I am going to eat my weight back on that I feel like I am eating more Any ideas to get me back on track thanks kim

Are you gaining weight?  I am also eating what I feel like is all day long but I'm not gaining. I'm logging my intake on fitday (there are others like spark people) and if you keep track of your calories and fat and protein you might see that although you're eating small meals and snacks all day long, you may still be only intaking 1000 calories. Or you'll see with your activity level your intake of 1700 calories a day isn't causing weight gain. We do a weekly weigh in on Fridays too. We do an accountability of what we eat all day, each day on this board. this week our "leader" Carla is out for a while but we'll all keep an eye on eachother and make sure our "ships" are sailing straight and true...

Yes I have gained 10 lbs and I amso embarrassed how do you do the accountablity?  i don't reallyknow how to work all this forum stuff to well if you get this mail could you please explain how to do the accountablity thanks kim

Take a peek at the last posting on the screen for WLS Grads. It starts out Accountability...We do one each day (at least I do). If nothing else it gives you some ideas on food to eat. It's nice to see what everyone else is eating and you can compare your typical diet with what other people are eating.

Hi!  I am 15 months post op and I started to see me eating a lot and did the 5 Day Pouch Test.  IT WAS AWESOME!!!  I hadn't realized that when I was snacking (even healthy snacks) that it was more a thirst issue!  AND that carbs had lead me astray sooo much!  Anyway, it's a get thing to get back on track! Hugs!

Hi thank you for your help   i have gained 10lbs and i am freaking out i am in panic mode which usually gets me eating more how did you make out on the puch test? did you stick to a certain amount of calories or meals thank you again God Bless kim

Go to www.5daypouchtest.com and they set out the rules and even give you sample plan and recipes!  I went from 134 to 128(I usually bounce between those weight tho).  I did it just to get back into control and that I did!  Hugs!

Good idea! I think I will try to start on Sunday I can be at home and doing something Thanks for your help kim

Honey, breathe!!!! I had the same experience at about the same time post-op.  We get a little careless and start eating wrong. Journal every bite you take.  I kept track of protein,calories, water intake and my supplements.  This helps to keep yourself aware of your intake.  It isn't unusual for us to gain a little at about 18 mos out, and then start to lose a little more.  Don't get back into the "diet mindset"--that's what put us in the position of needing the surgery in the first place.   If you feel as if you need to work on proper eating, I'd like to suggest the South  Beach Program, probably Stage 2.  That's pretty low in carbs, but a good way to re-educate ourselves about food. You'll eventually learn how much you can tolerate of carb intake.  Don't worry so much. Hugs,

Thanks for taking the time to respond You look fabulous!!!!!!! You are right --I have been careless but I don't want to get in  a diet mind set Ineed to just start wtching again Thanks Hugs Back Have a sunny day kim