How did i let this happen ????????????

Hey Everyone, havent been here in years Im Byron from NY 
I  Had my gastric bypass 6 yrs ago highest weight was 320 got down to 230. Went to the Dr yesterday weighed in at 270 lbs i have gained 40 pounds. I have slowly but surely changed the wardrobe to bigger sizes all the time making excuses that the dryer shrunk my clothes but deep in my heart i knew i was letting myself go .  I have battled depression and tend to isolate and eat.  I have addressed my depression and now to address the weight gain . My labs all came back perfect (much to my surprise). Doc gave me a script for phentermine to kick start my weight loss. I have to do this now before its too late. Thanks for listening

I like to weigh myself once a week

Since I wear Mediums, I only buy Mediums.  That way, it's either stay the same weight or go naked (which, without PS, is NOT desirable)

Have you tested your pouch?  Is it still intact??  And if so, then go back to basics.  Go back to those first days after surgery. We know it's not easy.  I battle Reactive Hypoglycemia, a biproduct of bypass surgery, and it's not easy to deal with that and maintain your weight.  Through in a Thyroid that after 15 years has decided it was going to be difficult and not stabilize.  So we go back to basics knowing full well that the alternative is just not an option!!  Chin up!!  It can be done, one lb at a time.  Oh, and walk 20 minutes a day (minimum).  Good Luck!!  :)

How do you test your pouch?

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html#

You can go to that site and it explains it much better.  But basically it's all about going back to basics.  Going back to the very first days after surgery just condensed.  What would have been the first 7 weeks after surgery, it's condensed to 5 days, but it brings us all back to the starting point.  Good luck.

I am concerned about the phentermine. Doesn't that place you back on the yo yo diet treadmill?

Hi there -- I'm also back on OH for some support having gained 14 lbs recently. This coincided with my beginning Abilify as a adjunct to the SSRI I take for depression. Since you mentioned depression, I thought I'd mention this. I'm seeing my p-doc on Friday and will post more info then. It's a VERY tough call. Abilify has greatly improved my mood and functioning, however if it means any more weight gain (a common side effect) I've got a hard decision to make.

Take care and keep coming back to OH.

Lucy

Well, don't beat yourself up. I recently went through some crazy life stuff in the past 12 months, as a result I wasn't minding or caring for myself very well. I gained 20 lbs. I wasn't weighing myself like usual. I am taking it off 2 lbs at a time every week. So that means for the next 9 weeks, I am eating a healthy diet with lots of egg whites, cottage cheese, oatmeal, fiber, fresh veggies etc. I am also walking more every week. As long as you're still fighting, you're winning.

I also started to listen to positive motivating music, journaling, and not overbooking myself anymore. My hat is off to you for taking control now. Last week, was week #1 and I was able to take off 2 pounds. I am proud of myself. I think I had forgotten how seductive and cunning my food addiction was. I feel your pain. You know how to do it. Your confidence will build as the pounds come off.

I also built in a reward system for myself. Every 2 pounds=pedicure/massage/or facial. I am booking my massage after Thanksgiving. Prayer, reading 12 step Overeaters Anon, seeking support also helps.

I started at 365 pounds. My lowest was 172. Today, 192. The reality is that this is within my control.  I just need to set myself up for success... starting with.. getting the right stuff in the pantry, sleeping, water, food planning, etc. I was definitely sleeping at the wheel for a while but now that I am awake, I can do what I know I need to do.

God Bless ((HUGS))

Michelle