To begin again ohno

any tips on how to begin again?  I had my surgery in jan 2012.  I did not make my goal weight.  I ended up having emergency surgery 1 year later due to a bowel obstruction.  my hight weight was 298 before having surgery.  my weight at surgery was 275.  my weight now is 216.  I would like to start again.  I know i have a huge problem getting all my water and protein in.  Is it possible to streach out your pouch?  I feel like I never get full anymore and that is scary.  I have not exercised but I am starting to walk on a treadmill today!! Thank you for your tips and encouragment.  I really need it about right now.

thank you Jacqueline R.

You might want to try the 5 day pouch test.  I have done it a few times even though I am sleeved.  It helps by getting all the carbs out and calming the obsession.  If you don't want to go that extreme, go back to basics.  Protein first, no drinking at least 30 minutes after your eat, no sugar and keep your carbs under 50.  I am currently working on losing some regain and am doing protein and keeping my carbs below 20.  I eat about 800 calories a day.  Track your food.  I use myfitnespal.  I have been posting my food on here almost every day even if it is when I get home from work.  Stay connected to a WL forum for support.  There is hope.  One choice at a time. 

You've already started getting back on track!!  You walked on your treadmill Day 1!  

Regain happens when we return to the bad habits we had before surgery.  For me, I started grazing, eating more carbs - especially simple carbs and emotional eating (head hunger).  Become aware of the bad habits that have creeped back in and nix them.  If that feels overwhelming, take one bad habit at a time.  You've already started exercising so that's one you've started.  

We have a daily accountability and check-in thread here on BOTT.  I post to it and it has helped me to stay on track.  Logging your food and activity here on BOTT or use OH's Health Tracker will help a lot.  

I'm glad you're a member of BOTT!