New Here - Struggling With The Carb Monster

Mary Gee
on 4/27/15 10:23 am - AZ

VSG on 05/14/14

Hi Everyone. Signed up here because I made the mistake of tickling the Carb Monster -- and it's having the last laugh.

Had surgery 5/14/14 and was doing great - until I got over-confident. During the holidays I started using low carb pita bread. Seemed innocent enough - in the beginning I kept my total carbs under 40. But then the number started climbing, and soon enough it was out of control. Now, I can't seem to slay the beast. I haven't gained weight....but I'm not losing. And I've got about 80 pounds to go before I reach my goal.

I've tried and tried, will make it through a day or two, and then BAM! -- too many carbs again.

I'm working on pre-planning my menu -- but I let others influence me with "Just a bite....."

Post-op I felt like I could tackle anything.........now doubts are creeping in. So, I'll be checking in here daily and continue my efforts to get Back On Track Together.

Thanks folks.

HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175

H.A.L.A B.
on 4/27/15 8:08 pm, edited 4/27/15 8:08 pm

RNY on 05/14/08

Some foods i need to avoid all together. They trigger my insulin reaction and make my BS go up and down, making me crave more and more foods like that.

grains, fruits, starchy carbs. Some are ok in very limited qties once in a while.

The only way for me to stay away from the rest is to completely avoid them. 1 tbs of mashed taters may put me into RH, and even very mild case of that would make me crave more carbs. .

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...."

Joy L.
on 4/30/15 9:57 am - Lawrenceville, GA

RNY on 06/03/08

I am trying to friend you H.A.l.a.B but it's telling me no one is here by that name.

Joyful
RNY - 6/3/08
Start-328.8 Now 239 Goal 165

H.A.L.A B.
on 4/30/15 12:36 pm

RNY on 05/14/08

I sent you a friend request.. Hugs

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...."

italianspice
on 4/27/15 11:26 pm - Eastlake, OH

RNY on 07/29/10

Mary Gee congrats on your success so far.

Carbs are definitely an issue for me, once I get started it is hard to stop. I ended up with a 30 pound regain.

Glad you are noticing this now, nip it in the bud! Carb withdrawal is tough.

The first week was the toughest for me. Had lots of protein to keep me full and veggies.

Most days are not too bad, but I still have to make sure I have no pretzels or crackers in the house. I also cant keep certain fruits around, they get me going too.

Now that I am back on track, I found out that I can still dump on too many carbs. This tends to keep me honest, especially at work when one of my patient's family members brought me some Godiva chocolates! Reluctantly passed those on to my coworkers, but glad I did.

Keep posting and we will hold each other up!

~Maria

SW 230 Preop 205 GW 130 LW 131 CW 135 Ht 5'1"

Brandi Girl
on 4/28/15 8:45 am

WLS on 10/18/11

For me I have to go zero carbs for at least 2 weeks to get rid of the 'carb monster'. It is a super hard thing to do but eating carbs makes you crave carbs! The same goes for sugar. You will probably have to avoid carbs all together for a week or two to get them out of your system. And once you are off carbs again, keep posting on here so you are constantly reminded WHY you want to stay away from carbs in the future. Best of luck to you!!

Mary Gee
on 4/28/15 9:36 am - AZ

VSG on 05/14/14

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies! I have faced the fact that I must go strictly protein and veggies to rid myself of this monkey on my back. Also had protein shake and greek yogurt for extra protein. Not only CAN I do this, I WILL do it.