2 1/2 years out and need to lose 25 lbs
I will be 3 yrs post op this coming June 2011 and I've done pretty good so far. I lost 130 pounds at 10 months post op and then went on to get pregnant with my 3rd child at about 14 months post op. I gained 27 lbs during my pregnancy and then lost it all within 6 days of having my baby (which is common for me, even pre op, I just drop the baby weight quickly!).
I then went on to get post partum depression again (got it with the other 2) and had to temporarily go on meds to help with the anxiety and depression. The med that I was on (Remeron) made my appetite go up HUGE and I gained 20 lbs in ONE MONTH!!! I would literally eat like a horse for a meal and be absolutely starving like an hour later and would be shaking from hunger, it was HORRIBLE. I went from 140 to 160 back in July and then went off those stupid meds (that weren't even working) in July and lost about 5 lbs when I went off them right away. I got on the right meds that worked with the other 2 kids when I had PPD and went back to feeling like my old self again, but this med still had a little bit of an appetite stimulant in it and I was eating more than I should (but nothing compared to the previous med I was on). I just weaned myself off of the med (with the help of my doctor)and feel much better- not so tired and hungry all the time.
But I've also gotten into bad habits again like eating breads, cookies, sweets, etc that were my weakness pre op. I developed hypoglycemia during my pregnancy and had to eat more carbs along with the protein to keep my blood sugar up and not get dizzy and feel crappy when my blood sugar got low. I'm not a big soda person, but have tried it a few times in the last year- it's ok, just tastes like fizzy chemicals to me most the time (except mountain dew for some reason, must be the OJ in it). But I don't drink a lot of soda, it's just a sip here and there. But I need to not buy those cookies and also not make them at home, I have a hard time controlling myself with cookies and brownies for some reason and that's how I was pre op.
I currently am 166 and want to get back down to 140 if I can, I'd be happy with 150 too. I was kind of lucky in a way when I was losing all of my weight post op, in that I didn't exercise (except for a good two weeks where I was speed walking with my SIL outside when I was like 2 months post op). But now, I realize that I wasn't so lucky and I NEED exercise, along with good eating, to get this weight off. I don't want to gain any more back and know that it can come back if I'm not careful- and that scares me!! I want to get back into my size 8 jeans (I wear 12's right now) and get rid of my muffin top around my stomach and love handles.
After seeing some family members that have had RNY (back in 2001) gain most of it back, I don't want to be them. They had insurance cover it 100% but I was self pay (my parents paid half of my surgery and we paid the other half, which was $9200) so I don't want to waste our hard earned money if I gain it all back!!
I need to start eating more protein each day and less carbs. I need to drink more water (I drink about 32 oz a day right now). I find myself eating what the kids are and I need to make myself something w/protein and healthier. I need to exercise, even though I HATE it. My husband has been going to the gym for a year now and working out at 24 hr fitness and has really toned up (but still needs to lose like 40 lbs). He does a spin class 2-3 times a week and just did one on thanksgiving day that was a 2 hr class (instead of a 1 hr) and MADE it through the entire 2 hours!
We have a treadmill and an eliptical downstairs, I just need to get my butt down there to work out. My hubby loves to exercise and it's his "out" to get rid of the stress and tension and also just time for him. When my kids get older, I'd love to be able to go to a gym and be away from the house and kids and I could focus more. But I have a 7 month old (not nursing) and am still trying to get my body back after having him in April. I also have a 4 yr old and a 7 yr old to take care of and they all keep me busy. Plus, I am finally getting over the trauma that I went through in those 3 months on the wrong med and experiencing major anxiety and depression after I had my baby. I want my old body back before I got pregnant!!!!!! I think my big problem is grazing (the snacking during the day) and not exercising- just need to stop doing the one and start doing the other!
Anyone have any ideas to help me?
I then went on to get post partum depression again (got it with the other 2) and had to temporarily go on meds to help with the anxiety and depression. The med that I was on (Remeron) made my appetite go up HUGE and I gained 20 lbs in ONE MONTH!!! I would literally eat like a horse for a meal and be absolutely starving like an hour later and would be shaking from hunger, it was HORRIBLE. I went from 140 to 160 back in July and then went off those stupid meds (that weren't even working) in July and lost about 5 lbs when I went off them right away. I got on the right meds that worked with the other 2 kids when I had PPD and went back to feeling like my old self again, but this med still had a little bit of an appetite stimulant in it and I was eating more than I should (but nothing compared to the previous med I was on). I just weaned myself off of the med (with the help of my doctor)and feel much better- not so tired and hungry all the time.
But I've also gotten into bad habits again like eating breads, cookies, sweets, etc that were my weakness pre op. I developed hypoglycemia during my pregnancy and had to eat more carbs along with the protein to keep my blood sugar up and not get dizzy and feel crappy when my blood sugar got low. I'm not a big soda person, but have tried it a few times in the last year- it's ok, just tastes like fizzy chemicals to me most the time (except mountain dew for some reason, must be the OJ in it). But I don't drink a lot of soda, it's just a sip here and there. But I need to not buy those cookies and also not make them at home, I have a hard time controlling myself with cookies and brownies for some reason and that's how I was pre op.
I currently am 166 and want to get back down to 140 if I can, I'd be happy with 150 too. I was kind of lucky in a way when I was losing all of my weight post op, in that I didn't exercise (except for a good two weeks where I was speed walking with my SIL outside when I was like 2 months post op). But now, I realize that I wasn't so lucky and I NEED exercise, along with good eating, to get this weight off. I don't want to gain any more back and know that it can come back if I'm not careful- and that scares me!! I want to get back into my size 8 jeans (I wear 12's right now) and get rid of my muffin top around my stomach and love handles.
After seeing some family members that have had RNY (back in 2001) gain most of it back, I don't want to be them. They had insurance cover it 100% but I was self pay (my parents paid half of my surgery and we paid the other half, which was $9200) so I don't want to waste our hard earned money if I gain it all back!!
I need to start eating more protein each day and less carbs. I need to drink more water (I drink about 32 oz a day right now). I find myself eating what the kids are and I need to make myself something w/protein and healthier. I need to exercise, even though I HATE it. My husband has been going to the gym for a year now and working out at 24 hr fitness and has really toned up (but still needs to lose like 40 lbs). He does a spin class 2-3 times a week and just did one on thanksgiving day that was a 2 hr class (instead of a 1 hr) and MADE it through the entire 2 hours!
We have a treadmill and an eliptical downstairs, I just need to get my butt down there to work out. My hubby loves to exercise and it's his "out" to get rid of the stress and tension and also just time for him. When my kids get older, I'd love to be able to go to a gym and be away from the house and kids and I could focus more. But I have a 7 month old (not nursing) and am still trying to get my body back after having him in April. I also have a 4 yr old and a 7 yr old to take care of and they all keep me busy. Plus, I am finally getting over the trauma that I went through in those 3 months on the wrong med and experiencing major anxiety and depression after I had my baby. I want my old body back before I got pregnant!!!!!! I think my big problem is grazing (the snacking during the day) and not exercising- just need to stop doing the one and start doing the other!
Anyone have any ideas to help me?
Hit goal weight of 140 at 13 months out from RNY!! 130 pounds GONE! 
I wanted to chime in to encourage you to take it one day at a time. I've regained 50 lbs from my lowest and 25 from my dr's record. I swore that I would never cross 250 again but I did. However, I'm getting back on track as well. My problem is that I snack all day. At first that was fine when I was just eating veggies. Then October came and I've been eating sweets and chips since then. I joined OA for weekly accountability and I'm trying to quit snacking through out the day. So far I haven't made it 24 hrs yet but I'm trying. Depression is evil but we can and will make it. Let's just take it one day at a time. We can do anything for 24hrs,
Ok, you 2 sound just like me. Have gained 20 lbs & now into a 10-12 size jean. I want back into my 6-8 jeans. I felt great @ 135lbs. I was also on antideprresants and gained weight on them. Still going thru the withdrawal stage of coming off them which at times is hell.
I have fibromyalgia and take numerous meds for it. I too didn't excercise much and hate it, but know that I need to move my butt to get metabolisim to revving up to help with weight loss.
So maybe we can encourage each other on to get back on track.
Good luck to all.
Take care,
Kathy
I have fibromyalgia and take numerous meds for it. I too didn't excercise much and hate it, but know that I need to move my butt to get metabolisim to revving up to help with weight loss.
So maybe we can encourage each other on to get back on track.
Good luck to all.
Take care,
Kathy
KathyProximal Rny Mar. 8th 2007 Dr Oh
Pre Surg. 239,lowest 135 current 162 ,goal 145
5ft 2 in
ARGGGHHHH......me too! I will be 3 years out in Feb. and went all the way down to 163 and I am now 176 
. I know I have become a snacker and that is the problem because if I eat real food I can only eat between 5-10 bites and I am full. We share a house with my mom and she buys tons of crap. If we lived alone, we would not be buying any of that stuff. HELP me ladies!!! We can do this!
. I know I have become a snacker and that is the problem because if I eat real food I can only eat between 5-10 bites and I am full. We share a house with my mom and she buys tons of crap. If we lived alone, we would not be buying any of that stuff. HELP me ladies!!! We can do this!
Im right there with ya all! Im five years o ut and have gained 35 pounds and am miserable about it. I know that most of it is lack of exercise and carbs,,I snack all day now. My daughter and her two sons have moved in with us,,and the kids have cookies and chips and brownies etc. All my red light foods!!
Daughter is going to school to be a personal trainer,,so we have decided to purge ourselves from the sugar and carbs we have consumed since October..drinking more water..and Im going to get a membershipt at the 14 hour fitness here in town in a few weeks. Meanwhile, Im fighting severe depression over the fact that I feel like its hopeless. Part of that is my age I know. Im 63 years old,,healthy and agile,,but feel ancient since I have gained this. I dont want to go anywhere cause my clothes dont fit,,dont want anyone to see me!
So, I decided to come back to OH and check in every day. You all have already encouraged me by posting your struggles,,at least I know I am not the only one in the boat!
Lets encourage one another. We have the tool,,,lets make it work.
Daughter is going to school to be a personal trainer,,so we have decided to purge ourselves from the sugar and carbs we have consumed since October..drinking more water..and Im going to get a membershipt at the 14 hour fitness here in town in a few weeks. Meanwhile, Im fighting severe depression over the fact that I feel like its hopeless. Part of that is my age I know. Im 63 years old,,healthy and agile,,but feel ancient since I have gained this. I dont want to go anywhere cause my clothes dont fit,,dont want anyone to see me!
So, I decided to come back to OH and check in every day. You all have already encouraged me by posting your struggles,,at least I know I am not the only one in the boat!
Lets encourage one another. We have the tool,,,lets make it work.
"For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Hello,
Instead of a lengthy response, I'll get right to the point.
Never eat less than 1200 calories a day. A woman needs at least 1200 calories for bodily functions. Ideally we need 1500-1800 calories. Check out your BMR and calculate how many calories you need to maintain your weight. Then knock off 500 calories between cutting down on the food intake and exercise.
Up the protein, but don't forget about the HEALTHY carbs. Our bodies need carbs to function. Whole wheats and veggies.
Snacking - it's OKAY, as long as you keep it to fruits and veggies. Between all the protein we eat, I know none of us get the amount of fruits/veggies recommended in a day, much less the fiber we need. I personally stick to veggies because the fruit has sugar.
Exercise! Find something you enjoy doing and do it. Eventually exercise will become a natural high that you look forward to. You don't have to go crazy, but devote 30 minutes 4-5 days a week.
Patience - give it time, stay perserverant....the weight will eventually come off.
BABY STEPS. One day at a time, one problem area at a time. You DO have the will power. It's mind over matter. 10% work, 90% mind.
Instead of a lengthy response, I'll get right to the point.
Never eat less than 1200 calories a day. A woman needs at least 1200 calories for bodily functions. Ideally we need 1500-1800 calories. Check out your BMR and calculate how many calories you need to maintain your weight. Then knock off 500 calories between cutting down on the food intake and exercise.
Up the protein, but don't forget about the HEALTHY carbs. Our bodies need carbs to function. Whole wheats and veggies.
Snacking - it's OKAY, as long as you keep it to fruits and veggies. Between all the protein we eat, I know none of us get the amount of fruits/veggies recommended in a day, much less the fiber we need. I personally stick to veggies because the fruit has sugar.
Exercise! Find something you enjoy doing and do it. Eventually exercise will become a natural high that you look forward to. You don't have to go crazy, but devote 30 minutes 4-5 days a week.
Patience - give it time, stay perserverant....the weight will eventually come off.
BABY STEPS. One day at a time, one problem area at a time. You DO have the will power. It's mind over matter. 10% work, 90% mind.
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