need help

i havent posted in a while i am now almost 200 pounds... i dont want to be this heavy. i cant stop the carbs, baking sweets. i know what to do. i do it for a bit then quit. i had rny in aug 2003. my lowest was 143 a few years ago.i did have my first child year and a half ago. i thought about doing shakes and protein soups optifast i have in the pantry i also have unjury proteins. and like having a meal for supper. i dont know what to do......anita

Hi Anita

Congratulations on your first child.  I gained with each pregnancy.  Also many of us are in your position...40 lbs. to lose.  Even without a baby.  Great you caught it while you were still under 200 lbs.  People have all kinds of ways to re-lose, but it usually is slower than we want.  I am a believer of keep what I don't want to eat out of the house.  It is hard enough when I am out.  You will find what works for you.  take care, Tri  

OMG!! i logged in today as part of my journey to re-get back on track. I never reached my goal or ideal weight. i did reach the weight that my surgeon said was realistic expectations for the surgery. i am back up 25 pounds from my lowest of 205. my pre op weight was 320. i have a friend and we work in the same building so we have agreed to be one anothers partners and accountability partners. We have done this before and have gotten results but both fall off for various reasons. this time we are taking it slow and having and encouraging ourselves and each other everyday.. January was 9 years since my surgery for me and its been a continued struggle. I spoke to a bariatric nutritionist a couple of months back and that was her suggestion to "go back to the basic" meaning our post op diets of the shakes, so that is a good idea you have already. May you find success