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Hi everyone, I had gastric sleeve about 6 months ago. My weight day of surgery was 296. I am currently 241. Should I have lost more weight at 6 months? I have only lost a lb in the last 2 weeks. Just wondering if I should maybe change up exercises or go back to protein shakes for a while. Thanks in advance.
I had surgery in July 2009 and the answer for me to get "back to basics" is accountability. Wherever you may find it - regular check ins with your support group, dr. visits, or whatever....I wasn't able to address regain on my own. I now work with a dietitian and have weekly weigh ins scheduled. It has helped a LOT - I am down 20 # (with 15 to go) since mid November. Losing the regain has been very slow - not like the honeymoon phase loss - but it has helped me refocus a LOT on what is most important.
Water - lots
Protein First
Log your food - every bite, every morsel
No refined carbs (sorry) - my "treat" is now half a sweet potato!
No refined sugar - or very, very limited intake
For me - no sugar alcohols unless I want to spend a day in the bathroom
Eat every few hours - again, this is my definite preference and need - if I let myself get too hungry, I go overboard
And again, for me - I limit dairy products now, although my protein includes a couple of whey protein shakes each day
We CAN do this! Don't try to do it alone - we all remember the feeling of waking up every day promising to do "better" - and what happens. I have given a lot of thought to the pain that comes along with confronting regain. We've done a drastic thing in having surgery....and now, have to ask ourselves if we have "failed" somehow. We're ashamed when the "skinny jeans" don't zip. All of it. We understand here, and I encourage you to keep the conversation rolling. Believe me, many of us have been there. Sadly though, I believe that many post ops simply fade away when they have regained....rather than dare to address it head on. It's part of the permanent change of MIND that we need....
Best best wishes to you!!!! Love to baby!
WOW!!!! You should be very proud.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
I haven't had any of the issues you're having. You've really been through the wringer with everything.
I hope your appointment with your new bariatric surgical specialist goes well. Please let us know how it goes and what the plan is to get you back to normal and feeling well.
Take care!
Cathy
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WOW! You have had a time of it! I've had a couple follow up surgeries (large hernia) also but nothing like you have had. I don't have the bloating issue either. I just wanted to offer words of support.
Hang in there maybe the new doctor has a magic wand for you!
I'm 6 1/2 years out. I have a shake for breakfast with 1 cup of almond milk. Mid-morning I have Greek yogurt or cheese stick, something with protein. Lunch may be a salad with Turkey, cheese or chicken. Afternoon snack might be a Quest or Think Thin bar or a protein powder mixed in water and lots of ice. Dinner is meat, fish or chicken and a veggie. I don't weigh my food often, but when I weigh meat or chicken it's 2-3 oz.
One thing I can eat a lot of is tortilla chips so I avoid them. I occasionally eat at a Mexican restaurant and indulge I chip. When I eat all, I always bring half home..
Until recently, I couldn't stand eggs....weird.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
Congratulations on the baby. My RNY was 7/8/2008. Over the last year I've gained about 12 lbs.. I was grazing and eating way too many carbs. I've quit grazing. I'm back to high protein, low carb. I plan my food for the day and spread it over the day with 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. I drink water all day but never drink anything with meals.
~Jo~
RNY: July 8, 2008
Dr. John Price
Kansas City, MO
I forgot to add exercise. I walk on the dreadmill. You have to move in some way to get the weight off or it will be even slower to go.
It's always going to be a battle. For many reasons, I've been "grounded" from running for the last 8 months or so. I get released to work out again in April. I KNOW that running helped maintain, considering I gained a good 15-20lb by not exercising as I had been. That said, I will always have my inner fat girl that wants to eat all the cake, cookies, pie, casseroles, super cheesy lasagna, etc. I know I worked hard with food choices and exercise to drop the weight, but my WLS had a big part to play and still does. That said, celebrate your wins,however they come. We all needed. Little help, or we wouldn't be on this forum. Embrace the new you...band and all!
