Putting my self out there !!!!!

I had WLS 3 years ago.Well I have gained 30 pounds back.NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!!!!!!! I need some advice.Has this happened to anyone else and have you lost the weight you gained back?How did you loose the weight? Please don't judge me.I am very upset as it is... Thank You. Tina

I'm still new. 19 months. Go back to month one and follow that diet for a few weeks. The system adjusts back and kind bypasses the bypass so you better be careful. kp @ goal

There is a Yahoo Health Group called OSSG_Off_Track. They have lots of members in the same situation as you. You would get tons of support there. Here is the link: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG_Off_track/ Don't dismay. The bypass is a tool. You just have to start following a set eating routine and the weight will come off again. I know it is not easy, as I have read the trials and tribulations of others. However, you can do it. Star****ching your protein intake, water intake and carb count, until you recognize what is too much and make small adjustments to get yourself back into loosing mode. I am still struggling to reach my goal, but my heart goes out to you, as I expect to suffer some of the same ups and downs as my struggle continues. Many blessings, Karen G

yeppers I'm right there with you, gained about 30# about 2 years ago and it just won't leave...... I'm learning to live with it...... Darlene

I'm right there beside you, Tina. Glad you posted...I feel exactly the same way...can't seem to stop myself! EEKS! Haven't I learned anything? Will check out the "off-track" group. Sheryl

Hi Tina, I put myself out there already. I am 3 years out in May and have gained 20+ pounds. I haven't been an angel with my vitamins and have gotten my 1st B12 shot this week. I am suffering from depression from the weight as well as the B12 deficiency. Everyone here has been so kind to me (a longtime lurker). I always felt as though the OH board was my family, but now I felt I needed it and the board has come through for me. I hope you can feel the same way. I can not help you with your weight loss, but I want you to know that there are so many of us out there just like you!!!!!!!!!! Tammy

I just need to reply again...as I read your original post and realized who you were, I remember so many faces on my way and I want you to know that you are one who inspired me...Please continue to gain strength in youself and know that all of OH is here for you! Tammy

Hi Tina. I am so proud of you for putting your plea out there. I have been lurking on this board for a long time, and I just had to post to yours because of your bravery, and because we have a lot in common. I had my surgery 5 years ago. I lost down to 13 pounds from goal. I think I was there for one day That was at 11 months post op. From that time I have slowly but steadily regained 25 pounds, making me almost 40 pounds overwieght. I look terrible and feel worse. I get so frustrated when newbies say go back to basics. I seldom leave the basics. I suffer from extreme fatigue, so don't work out much, except to walk, which I'm sure would help. Anyway, I don't have much good advice for you, except to say that you have a sister in this effort. I, too, am very upset, and have a real fear of being flamed. No one wants to hear about regain. I will follow this thread and hope you get some valuable advice. Feel free to e-mail me anytime. PS Doesn't it suck having people look at you with that "I knew you'd gain it back" attitude? Mini_Me_Not

Yep, it is really easy to get back on the carb eating thing. I never realized that carbs really affect you in a obsessive way. The more snacks you eat (carblike) the more you want. I myself have gained 7 lbs and I am freaking out on how to turn this around now. It has been two years but I know how quickly you can put it back on. I am trying to plan my food to getting back to eating my beef jerky, soup, protein shakes, lots of water, veggies and fruit. I cannot eat the granola bars and the other stuff that I know put it back on me. Jeezzzzzzz what was I thinking. Well, I think I thought I would just maintain my weight but instead I will be slowly gaining it back. I sure do not want to go back to the days where I felt bad and could not get up and go. So, I sure know where you are coming from and can relate. I know it is still in my head of how to turn it around. The fact is....when you get on the carb cycle it is hard to get your body off of it unless you do go back to basics. Your body cannot get enough. At least with the protein you notice after a while it satisfys you longer periods of time and you are not hungry. Take care and do not be so hard on yourself!

Just wanted to say hi, and welcome to the Grads board...I hope you get a LOT of support here! (((HUGS)))