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Hi, I am new to this site and am wondering if I could have stretched my pouch out.I had RNY 11 yrs.ago.I lost 100 lbs.and have regained 50.I started drinking with my meals and drinking diet soda.I really want to lose this weight but have forgotten how or do not know how to eat for my surgery anymore.Can my pouch shrink without revision surgery?also,has anyone had issues with alcohol?i have not drank in 3 yrs.but it really was ugly.I am working on the addictive part of my weight and food but need help with the food plan.thanks!
Are you seeing a therapist? Mine has been such a lifesaver during this process for me. She's a really important part of my Obesity Recovery Team.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Luckily you've done this before, so you know that you can do it :) And you can!
If you're not already, track everything that you put into your mouth with something like My Fitness Pal. That'll let you see what you need to change. From there, work on getting back to your basics. Here are mine, yours might be slightly different.
1. Prioritize protein and water
2. Deprioritize carbs, especially the refined and processed ones
3. Make the most of healthy fats
4. Eat three meals a day with no snacks
5. Avoid liquid calories (breakfast protein shake is the exception)
6. Weigh portions
7. Eat mindfully and with no distractions aside from real live people
8. Move as much as possible
9. Weigh myself daily
10. Be kind to myself
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Some food i can eat and eat and eat. Other - need to make sure i measure...
the more carbs i eat - the more i want the more i eat. Feels like botomless pit.
But give me some eggs plus veggies...or a stake. i stay full for hours.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
6 months ago i discovered i had allergy to dairy...plus severe allergy to soy, plus gluten intolerances. .And just recently, blood work showed allergy to some other things. (I.e.vanilla, cayenne, e t c...) removing them from my diet is *****allenging, specially when eating out.
But i learn to cope.
Fruits have o much sugar for me. I still eat them, just not every day and mostly berries.. If any fruit.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I had RNY almost 5 years ago (it will be 5 years in march). I lost 130lbs. Then. I got complacent. Put some back on. Maybe 15 pounds. I was okay with it. Then we had an oops baby. So the baby weight came on. Not too bad, but now I feel like I've completely reverted. I have to get my head (and body) back in the game. It's been so long since I've had a protein shake. I must get back to basics. Just posting to hopefully get some support!
Thanks....I appreciate the kind words. I work from home...a blessing and a curse...and I know that sitting on my tush for the day is what is doing it. I do feel like a total failure....I think my pouch is dilated..I just need it to shrink back.
I've become a regular poster on the topic of regain....and guess why. Part - a BIG part - of dealing with it is dealing with the emotions of guilt, shame, and anger that accompany regain. I mean, we had surgery! We did this dramatic thing! Shouldn't THIS have done the trick? Am I a failure?
in your case, you have a good reason for the gain in that you have had a change in lifestyle. So my advice is just to face it head on, and do what you know you need to do. Water, protein first in meals, and figure out an alternate way to get some exercise into your week.
Best wishes! Keep in touch!
Low carb is the only way I can manage. I do allow myself some complex carbs, such as veggies, 1-2 fruits per day, and an occasional half a sweet potato. With my dietitians plan, fats are limited but that is generally ok w/ me. Funny thing is that I have essentially removed dairy from my diet without even trying.
Hey... Hear you... At one time i got 35 lbs regain.. 10-15 was on purpose...but the rest..not so much... But i got on track...and lost 15...the last 5-10 is really hard. Specially when I feel skinny...and my clothes fit good. But scale shows 8 lbs above where i want to be...
My way of eating now is low carbs - higher fats...that seems to work...now i just need to lower my calories...but going on a ski trip in 1.5 weeks...i know i need my reserves...and since i really exercise (to prepare for my trip) ..i may need to reset my goal after the trip...
Also , due to my personal issues with gut and adrenals, i follow IF..(intermittent fasting) i try to ab s tain from food (black coffee, water, tea are ok) for at least 12 to 14 or 16 hrs in every 24 hr period. So i only eat during 8-12 hrs window. That allows my small intestains to work best (i deal with IBS-C with posibble SIBO).
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
