I'm Back.... Need your wisdom and encouragement

I will be celebrating 10 years since my surgery next month.  I never reached my recommended weight of 148 ; my lowest was 165 for years.  I was comfortable.  In 2011 I injured my back and piled on 50+ pounds.  Surgery in 2012 was a partial success but the nerve damage was not going away.  Medications for pain slowed me down and two years of laying around took me down a bad path.  In 2014 i regained some control and got back to basics.  I have 40 pounds off.  I want to go the whole way this time - get to that 148 goal !  So I am back to the site that made my surgery a success in those first few very important years.  You all taught me good habits, had great problem solving, and understood !  So I am here to work on this last 30 pounds !  So, if you have been here , stalled in the last batch of pounds / back from a slip up I would love to hear how you got it going... Thanks 

Welcome back!!  40 pounds lost of regain is great.  Actually - HUGE.  I had two regains since my RNY in 2001.  I know how hard it is to lose the regain so YEA YOU.  I had similar health issues such as herniated discs in my neck/spine and a bone-on-bone knee.  

Posting and replying on the OH message boards helps to keep me on track.  Keeps me in a more focused mindset about my healthy lifestyle and keeping the old habits away.  Another thing that has helped me is the Back On Track Together OH Group.  We have a daily post where we share what's going on with us and our eats for the day.  That post keeps me accountable.  

You've soooooooooo got this!  

Thank you I will check it out...

I had a back injury in 2013 and it did set me back.  Fortunately I only gained 7 pounds during the year of recovery.  I'm back to journaling my intake every day and started a walking program.  Even though it's only 7 pounds it has not come off from staying on my food plan - I'm going to have to be more active and MOVE.

The winter weather in NE Indiana has not been conducive to outdoor activity - so I'm walking inside but hoping for Spring soon so I can walk outside.

Best wishes,

Penny

I had rny 6 years ago and lost 150 lbs to reach my lowest weight of 185. (I am 5'10") Never did get to my desired goal of 170, and i too regained. I gained 55 lbs and decided enough is enough. i found an awesome eating plan that has helped me so much...things have finally "clicked" in my head about this healthy journey that never had before and I am so grateful for this! I have lost 23 lbs since January 1, 2015 and have gained a new perspective on my health. I would love to share.

Kristi

Hi Kristi,

What awesome eating plan has worked for you?

Shelly, message me or e-mail me [email protected]     I'd love to share more! I have as of this week lost 42 of my 55 lbs of regain!

Hi

I too celebrated 10 yrs in July 2014!  Fortunately, I was able to keep it off.  I had a little hiccup a few yrs back and was able to get what I gained off plus a few more.  I neve reached my goal either, but was very content to be where I was.  Now since the holidays, I am up 5 lbs and really struggling to get it off.  Hang in there!  You are been a great success, not everyone can get regained weight off!  Good luck!

JA

Mari,

Thanks for reaching out and sharing your story about your weight gain.  I never wanted to return to this site for the same reason, but here I am.  I too have gained weight since my RNY in 2007.  I've gained 50 lbs since my lowest weight, 40 of which are unwelcome.  I'd like to lose the 40 lbs.  My appetite has increased and I have found myself snacking like crazy in the evenings or when bored.  I do not get sick anymore, so I can eat anything, which is not a good thing because I crave sweets.  I started drinking diet soda again about a year ago and am trying to cut that out.  I feel like I need an appetite suppressant.  I feel like I think about and want food constantly, and it's starting to scare me.  The last thing that I want is for this 40 pounds to turn into another 40 pounds.  I'll continue to read the replies to your post, but in the mean time I have comfort knowing that I'm not in this alone!