LifeStarts WLS
5 year mark and weight gain...
I am only 5 weeks out and I happen to jump on a WLS support group teleconference. I was struck by the amount of people on who had gained large amounts of weight back at the 5 year mark. I am a long way from 5 years but it is disconcerting to know that this is a possiblility. What is it with the 5 year mark and how can I-as a newbie, prepare myself to prevent weight gain at the 5 year mark?
Your WLS is a tool. So it is good you were in on that meeting to see re-gain is very real but it does not have to be you either. 50 percent of WLS patients gain back 50 percent of their weight in 5 years. How this falls out depends entirely on you.
To prevent regain you just need to always work at it. The sooner the better. Don't go back to old habits and believe it will not be you. Don't get over confident and ****y. Once honeymoon is over you get become laid back and old habits creep back in. No more dumping, stop exercising as much. You don't realize that is is going to be a lot of effort and hard work for life to keep the pounds you lost off.
Believe you can do it because 80% or more keep off 60 to 80% of their lost weight and those averages are great. The reason you heard many of us regainers on the teleconference last month is because we are not quitting and looking for support. So in the big picture we were only a few or the minority. I do believe many who gain do not seek out support to get back on track. So IF you find yourself slipping or gaining make sure you seek out support as we have done. Good job on being proactive.
To prevent regain you just need to always work at it. The sooner the better. Don't go back to old habits and believe it will not be you. Don't get over confident and ****y. Once honeymoon is over you get become laid back and old habits creep back in. No more dumping, stop exercising as much. You don't realize that is is going to be a lot of effort and hard work for life to keep the pounds you lost off.
Believe you can do it because 80% or more keep off 60 to 80% of their lost weight and those averages are great. The reason you heard many of us regainers on the teleconference last month is because we are not quitting and looking for support. So in the big picture we were only a few or the minority. I do believe many who gain do not seek out support to get back on track. So IF you find yourself slipping or gaining make sure you seek out support as we have done. Good job on being proactive.
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
On May 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM Pacific Time, Molly S. wrote:
Your WLS is a tool. So it is good you were in on that meeting to see re-gain is very real but it does not have to be you either. 50 percent of WLS patients gain back 50 percent of their weight in 5 years. How this falls out depends entirely on you. To prevent regain you just need to always work at it. The sooner the better. Don't go back to old habits and believe it will not be you. Don't get over confident and ****y. Once honeymoon is over you get become laid back and old habits creep back in. No more dumping, stop exercising as much. You don't realize that is is going to be a lot of effort and hard work for life to keep the pounds you lost off.
Believe you can do it because 80% or more keep off 60 to 80% of their lost weight and those averages are great. The reason you heard many of us regainers on the teleconference last month is because we are not quitting and looking for support. So in the big picture we were only a few or the minority. I do believe many who gain do not seek out support to get back on track. So IF you find yourself slipping or gaining make sure you seek out support as we have done. Good job on being proactive.
Excellent answer.
As you said .. our WLS is a tool. And one must always remember this . I know for me once I was out of the honeymoon stage , I had to work hard at it . I kept to my diet , I exercised daily .. and kept up with going to support groups , talking to others further out than I ...
I always tell my mentorees, that the key for me is PROTEIN + WATER + EXERCISE = WEIGHTLOSS.
I am proud to say , I will be 7 years post op , May 27th of this year ... no regain. Trust me , I have and still do work hard at this . It is a FOREVER way of life .
Staying accountable , working out , staying in touch with your doctor if you feel you are regaining.. talking to others who are post ops ..
Normally people regain about 15 pounds. To me .. as long as you are not regaining more than 20 pounds .. it is still success, as you are not at your starting weight... and nothing to be ashamed of.
HARD WORK PAYS OFF .
Thanks again Molly !
Tink
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On May 6, 2011 at 7:56 AM Pacific Time, Molly S. wrote:
Hello Tink!!Congrats on not regaining any weight!! WOOT WOOT!! Awesome!!
I like your formula: PROTEIN + WATER + EXERCISE = WEIGHTLOSS. Have a wonderful weekend!! And good to have you back! I am loving those inspirations you send also.
TTYL,
Molly
I hope I did not come off as a bragger about no regain .... Trust me ... I am a food addict. I love food.. and if not for my therapy ... and getting a handle on what is real hunger versus ... head hunger .. I am able to whoop up on that head monster .
I get so many people who complain about regain .. while it is important to recognize , it is also not something to be shameful of . Your body knows when it is comforatable .. but if you are honest with oneself .. and you honestly know you are working the plan .. than you need to step back and reasjust things ..
1. Look at your exercise routine... if you are doing the same ole thing every day , your body will stop burning the calories .. so for me .. One day I do cadrio , the next I walk .. One day I will weight train .. the next day I dance .. for one hour straight. Your body loves a challenge.. but it will stall out on you if you just keep to the same ole routine .
2. Calories in .. Calories out .. are you logging you food daily ... ? I still log my food in .. why .. Me gots to be accountable ..
3... Water is a great motabolism booster... the more you drink ... the better.
I just know for me it all boils down to resisting .. resiting that dang Krispy Creame Donut .. OMG these are my favorite thing in the world .. do I eat them .. Once in a blue moon. 2 bites .. this is my treat. for the month .
Well enough from me .. Back to packing .. and getting ready.
I will miss you all .
Love Tink
Proud Obesity Help Bariatric Life Coach
Proud Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Fighting Daily the Disease We Call Obesity !
www.obesityhelp.com/group/LifeStartsWLS08
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Thanks!
You should be very proud of no regain lady!! Brag on even though I know you were not bragging. It is also very inspiring and I know it is hard work babe!! thanks for reminders and I do all of them. I drink like a fish and exercise. I log foods also on MFP.com. My demon is the food addiction. But I am doing better and not gaining so I am good. I am in no hurry. The only goal I made for myself this year is to be under 300 pounds. After I reach and maintain that goal for a while, I will make another goal.
One day at a time! Enjoy trip!
Molly
You should be very proud of no regain lady!! Brag on even though I know you were not bragging. It is also very inspiring and I know it is hard work babe!! thanks for reminders and I do all of them. I drink like a fish and exercise. I log foods also on MFP.com. My demon is the food addiction. But I am doing better and not gaining so I am good. I am in no hurry. The only goal I made for myself this year is to be under 300 pounds. After I reach and maintain that goal for a while, I will make another goal.
One day at a time! Enjoy trip!
Molly
HW 611 Pre-opW 580 LW 302 GW 238
Nicely spoken!
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