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Before I got Back on Track I was positive that I had stretched out my pouch as well. But I realize now that I was not eating correctly so I was misreading signals from my pouch. I often grazed throughout the day allowing my pouch to never really get full and allowing things to pass through it quickly from drinking (often while eating). I went back to my doctors recommended eating plan. No liquids with meals or half and hour before or after. I eat the types of foods that he recommended and avoid carbs (because I know my own body and what carbs do to me)!! Once I got the carbs out of my system it was much easier to identify the signals I once knew from my pouch. I get a runny nose when full and I hick-up! I eat SLOWLY so I can get these signals BEFORE my pouch is over full. Visit here often and read advise from others as well as post things that you are having trouble with or have found are helpful to you! We are all in the same boat and can relate. Best of luck to us all
Good morning botts:
I was 204 again this morning. I can feel onederland around the corner. I found perfect 10 bagels on vacation and loaded my suitcase with them. (I have a 2 month supply in my freezer). I hope everyone has a great day. Tri
My food plan today:
B: toasted Perfect 10 bagel (19 gms of protein, 140 calories and net 9 gms of carbs) with NSA orange marmalade
S: grapefruit and veggie soup and mixed nuts
L: Lean Cuisine frozen ravioli
S: frozen fruit/skim milk smoothie and Slimfast potato chops with BrandiGirl ranch Greek yogurt dip
D: beef, rf cheese, lettuce, tomato, Sate Fe tortilla and veggie soup
S: protein cocoa (15 gms of protein and 2 gms of carb) and Nutrasystem D chocolate chip cookies
My RNY never worked right and so I have always felt empty and never feel like I have eaten anything. A while after a meal I am not hungry anymore. I have had the most success with Nutrasystem, Slimfast, Weight Watchers and Lean Cuisine frozen meals and snacks. I found a Mayo clinic food pyramid check off sheet that I used to lose weight before surgery. I plan my food ahead and use the check off sheet during the day even when I don't plan ahead. I eat 6 meals a day to keep my blood sugar steady. It is working ever so slowly. I have relost 24 lbs. since November 11, 2014. It is difficult to keep bot with such slow progress. I find this site very helpful. It encourages me to read other people's success story and to get support from others. I feel like this is my year to reach my WW lifetime goal weight of 168 lbs. if I can pick up the pace a little. Best of luck to you, Tri
Carbs and sugars make me him very. And it also make my pouch less sensitive to "full signal" and it feels like I can eat and eat and eat some more.
Restricting carbs - even from complex sources like grains and fruits makes a huge difference for me.
When you get back on plan - expected lose first few lbs rather quickly... Then the real work begins when you may expect to lose 1-2 lb a week.. And the closer to goal you get - the longer it may take.
Come people may recommend shakes are other "quick fixes". But reality is that shakes may provide extra proteins on days you can't eat much - but most of the times they are not only extra proteins but extra calories...
There are no quick fixes that I know...
I am working on my last 4 lbs ... I may lose 1 lb a month...that is ok. Because I try to have semi normal life.
I try to take one meal at a time. Then one day. One bad meal, or one bad day will not make me gain too much weight...but doing that often will..
I am facing a really tough week. So yesterday I prepared meals for the whole week. And snacks and salads. And I am giving myself permission to eat as much food as I need to - stress snacking- as long as the food is the one I prepared: pork loin, chicken, ham, veggies, eggs, guacamole with pork rinds, coconut waffles and "cookies"... And some pressured nuts... Strawberries - are my "sweet treats"... I also have "ready to eat " frozen food that I can grab - reheat and eat, plus some new pickles...
"Fail to plan is plan to fail"...
I hope you find what is working for you.
Btw: diet soda with aspartame makes me feel like I am starving. Too much splenda makes me itch... But it is better for carbing my appetite. Low fat foods don't work for me... I need good fat so I make sure that I get enough fat in my diet.
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...."
Thanks so much!! I am so happy you were able to lose the regained weight!! That gives me hope!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Candi 
Thanks so much for sharing! At least I know that I am not alone. Wow, I guess you know exactly what I mean about nursing school (study-eat-study more!!). I have gotten really bad about diet soda & not doing my protein. You are right...we CAN do this!! It's just a matter of making up my mind!! Thanks so much!!!
Candi
http://www.amylhwilliams.com/pouchrulesfordummies.html
Check out out the above link. It helped me so much when I fought my way back on the wagon in January 2015. Since then I have taken off 114 lbs - see my signature below for my weights. My surgery was in June 2007, so like you I'm a few years out.
I had all the same worries & questions as you and the info on that page helped me to get going, hope it helps you.
All time high weight - 366 lbs; initial loss 180 lbs
regained to 318 lbs; got back on track middle of Jan. 2015
current weight 172.4
I am right there with you, nursing school and all! I am 13 years post op RNY. I went from 300 to 160 in 18 mo post op. Maintained until I went on high doses of steroids and then gained to 250. Lost 50 and now I've regained putting me at 230! I'm so disappointed in myself. But I'm going to cut out the sugar! I'm going to start journaling what I eat, stop drinking with meals, and get in my protein each day.
We can do this!
Stephanie
I desperately need some advice: I will be coming up on my six year anniversary from my WLS. I initially lost 92 lbs!!! However, nursing school has took a heavy toll on me and my eating habits. I didn't just fall off the wagon...I fell under the wagon!! I am almost positive I have stretched out my pouch. I have gained almost half of my lost weight back and I am starving ALL OF THE TIME!!! Does anyone have a similar experience or ANY advice??? Thanks so much!! 
Candi
You are so smart to be getting a handle on things now. Unfortunately, I let my weight regain get totally out of control before I came to my senses. I have been back on track & slowly making progress since January 2015. The answer for me was to go back to basics - protein first, no drinking with meals, no soda pop, etc. It works. Welcome to being back on track. Also, please let me say I'm very sorry for your loss.
All time high weight - 366 lbs; initial loss 180 lbs
regained to 318 lbs; got back on track middle of Jan. 2015
current weight 172.4
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