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Hi All,
9 1/2 years post RNY, I am having very severe episodes of reactive hypoglycemia. Every bite I eat puts my blood sugar into a spiral. I feel terrible all the time! Anyone else suffer with this?
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Hello Everyone ,
Your stories sounds like mine , I have gained back some of my weight . I am a mother of 3 and lost focus of my health . I was addicted to soda , I would drink 2-3 a day because it would give me energy. I didn't even notice until I tried putting some clothes and it wouldn't fit . I was depressed for a while about it because I am so drained and don't have time to work out . I decided to research and look into some weight loss program which did not help a bit . I was so frustrated and I finally decided to do what I use to do which was detox and then start my weight loss . I didn't even focus on what scale said , I am just focus on how I look and how I feel . I now am starting to feel myself again. Being healthy is a lifestyle and it take dedication , I am down to get a group together to share our journey and success stories .
hi, at one time i regained app 30 lbs. I just became comfortable .. too comfortable.
Unfortunately - once carbs get hold on me - it is hard to say no to them.
The only way I know how - is to do it cold turkey. Just get rid of foods that you should not eat and have a hard time to say "no to " when stres****s.
For me - fresh bread and special type of chocolate - candies are my downfall. I would eat them when they are at home - even when I know they can make me sick, cause more weight gain. So we don't keep fresh bread at home. if we do - not very much and not often. The special type candies - my partner has them - and he keeps them out of my sight.
Once I would decarb - limit carbs in my daily intake - most of my cravings go away and it is much easier to turn down the carby snacks.
For me it was important to have variety of good food choices to eat at anytime. Cold cuts (low sugar), HB eggs, NSA pickles, low carbs vegetables, etc. when I was hungry - I had no excuse but to eat"healthy food" If I did not wanted to have , i.e. chicken or HB eggs, - I knew I was not hungry but simply had cravings for carby stuff.
When I wanted to re-lose the 30 lbs I followed this plan:
Food choices:
- Low carbs
- no grain
- no artificial sweetener - they cause more cravings for me.
- Miralax (to help with my constipation)
- fruits - only berries and only 1 to 3 max servings per week (a serving is 1 small cup of berries)
- Low carb - high fat (relatively) - 100 gr of protein daily
- Nuts (specially Late Night Snack-LNS to keep my BS stable at night)
- no alcohol, no soft drinks.
- only liquid calories in a form of protein shakes with a very small amount of carbs in it.
- I try to eat and drink as natural as I can, trying to avoid highly processed foods..
RNY forum have daily men that is very active. Join that and post your menu every morning. Plan your eating in advance and stick to the plan.
This forum is not very busy. The RNY forum has many more participants. The daily menu posts always gave me great ideas to make my eating - my menu more interesting.
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'm a month late, but these stories sound like my story. How can we all be so compliant for years, and then stumble when life throws these curve balls at us? We have all worked hard to get rid of the extra pounds and improve our lives, only to lose it all when we hit those rough spots. My first reaction was to start the negativity again - berating myself, insulting myself, etc. I am much harder on myself than pretty much everyone else.
Now I just want to return to following the rules, down to the letter, because I know it works. It's kind of like AA - it works if you work it.
So, beginning immediately, no more sugar, potatoes, pasta, rice, or bread. Protein with every meal. plenty of water. No grazing. It's not going to be easy, but it's worth it. I'm worth it.
Linda 
I had my surgery in September 2010, and lost 100 pounds. For several years, I maintained with no problems, stuck to the rules, and was a success story. Then 2 1/2 years ago, my mom fell ill. A year ago in November she passed away, but now my dad is not doing so well. It's been an emotional rollercoaster and over the last year I've fallen back into some of my most destructive habits - like chocolate and ice cream, and not wanting to work out.
I trying very hard to get back on track. I just can't seem to get back to the basic rules, although I know them by heart and lived them for over 5 years. So, I am coming back to get some of the positive momentum going again! Reading everyone's posts and learning from their experiences was always a major help for me. I do not want to hit 200 again, but with a 30 pound gain, I'm closing in on that wall.
Any suggestions from anyone who has been through this or something similar that knocked them off track would be most gratefully appreciated!! Thank you for all the help you've been in the past and for all the help I know you will be going forward.
Linda 
So sorry to hear off all of your life changes and sad events......I think it does contribute to lack of focus in myself, as well.
I admit I have yet to get back on the wagon as expressed previously on this thread. Sherry, if you're still around maybe we can visit this page daily and those of us with an interest may communicate here.
Any takers?
In a couple of weeks I'll be at 12 years too. Regain about 15 pounds which is normal but hard to be disciplined. Use My Fitness Pal occasionally to keep aware. Only used Pro Joe for a supplement but now out of business and I can't find a RTD that doesn't smell. Won't drink anything that doesn't taste good ( a plan for my overall eating that has become more selective and worthwhile). Premier is too thick Any suggetions? Are you still using protein In 12 years I've had other health problems with th emarch of time and looking to stay healthy. Would love input from anyone with time and experience in watching watching watching.
Everyone look up stomach paralysis and vagus nerve (separately). It may be informative.
Would love to post with you, i'm too getting back on track before the holidays and get some of this regain off....i'm at 40 lbs and I feel yucky!! I miss all the energy I had and positivity!! I've had a lot happen in 5 years but its only going to get better!! This I know!!
Just going to start tracking and drinking my water and see how that improves things!! protein first, veggies and exercise!!! Hope to talk with you soon!!
Sherry
