X-post Weight gain after back surgery

ok i have not been here in a while but i need some advice please.  i am almost 2 yrs out from my rny and have been maintaining between 182-186 for over a year i was fine with that it was better than my original 320. but almost 3 months ago i had to have a major back surgery so no excercise or my daily walks i am still extrmemly limited on what i can do and i have now gained weight i am now at 195 any one with help or suggestions on how i can get my weight back down or what i can do since i still have a good 3 months of healing to go on my back i dont want to gain any more weight.

thank you for any support you can give

terri

Exercise is important, but another factor is your daily eating routine. Can you give us an idea of how and what you have been eating since your back surgery?

Also, here's wishing you a speedy recovery, and welcome to BOTT!

Terri - I'm so glad you are back - well, not glad that you are back because you have gained, but glad you are back because you believe we can help you.

Like Sion suggested, you may need to lessen your caloric intake while you can't exercise.  You might find it helpful to plan your food and WRITE IT DOWN at least a day ahead - I do better if I do it for 3-4 days ahead.  It is so easy when we "estimate" what we are eating to eat way more calories than we think we're eating.  Is your goal right now to maintain or lose more?

I wish you a speedy (and I know speedy may not be the right word here) recovery.  Maybe I should just say - "I hope you're feeling better soon."

Hey Terri,

Not a lot of advice here but wanted to let you know that you have taken a big step by reaching out for help. Praying for your success.