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I too had VSG in 2012.  Gained 30 back since and I'm taking this ride with you. I too have a sweet 16 year old doggy son who isn't doing well. I have a prepubescent 11 year old daughter and strong willed 7 year old son.  Stress is all around and I transferred my food addiction to alcohol which made me eat anything. I've done well putting that to the side now and focusing on my family but more so on myself. Im down 5 lbs in 2 weeks and that seems so slow but it's going to be stressful enough w/out me pressuring myself to be everything to everyone.  Good luck! I'm restricting my carbs as well. I'm Staying under 900 calories or I won't lose.  

I got back on track 2 weeks ago and I'm down 5 lbs. I should be happy but I've struggled everyday to stay on track. Somehow the will power isn't as powerful as before surgery. It's a war we fight with food everyday then you add Life on top of that! I weigh nude everyday. (Tmi maybe) but I take a good look at myself. Not just physical but emotional one and hold my self accountable. I have 2 kids (11 yr old daughter, and 7 year old son) and a overweight husband who still eats bad. They stress me out a lot!! I gained my weight back  (30 lbs by drinking alcohol (makes me eat). You can do this, just be as gentle to yourself as you can. It's been 2 weeks and only five lbs, but I would have gained that much more if I hadn't put the brakes on. Your here.. Stay. Good luck!

Good Morning everyone!
Good Awesome NEWS! So, last week i decided to get on the scale. I HIT 192 !
OMG!
My Head was going WILD! On Tuesday came to work and decided that I was going to join a gym, I need something to get me going.
Signed up and worked out.... On Wednesday morning, got on the scale and STILL 192 POUNDS , that's like Toooooooo close to the 200s!!!!
Went to the GYM Wednesday and pushed myself and I have been eating a very clean meal and snacks. Oh, and lots of water!
The more I workout, the more I'm drinking more water. I lOVE it!

Well This Morning.... I got on the scale. 187 POUNDS!!! YAY!
4.5 pounds GONE!
I'm going to keep on doing this. I need to let this extra weight GONE!
GYM tonight and Tomorrow!

I gotta do this! Let's do this!

I'm still doing a good job staying on track.  I lost a few pounds, which provides good positive reinforcement.  I'm sticking to my work out/exercise commitment.  My brain is operating rationally which is always a plus with my eating disorder and food issues.    I continue to reach out for support, which just overall helps the effort.  

All of this has been particularly helpful because I'm coping with a serious illness with one of my dogs.  Normally, this kind of stress would send me diving head first into vats of food.  (Vats being a relative amount considering my blessedly restricted stomach size.  LOL)  That I'm able to be stressed and upset but still effectively manage her health care and treatment and NOT over eat or go off my plan is somewhat of a miracle.

In keeping with my determination to live a healthy lifestyle and do whatever I can to support myself, I went to a presentation at the local hospital today, lead by their dietitian.  (The hospital where I had my weight loss surgery and all of the associated support teams are more than two hours away from where I live.)

The presentation was excellent.  As much as I've educated myself about food, eating, calories, weight loss, nutrition, etc., there are, apparently huge gaps in my knowledge.

Good nutrition can be confusing.  I think it can be even more so when one is a bariatric surgery veteran.  I've been targeting 1200 calories a day, high protein/low carb.  I obsess over whether that's too many or too few calories.   I rarely allow myself to eat bread, potatoes, rice or pasta.  I occasionally add some homemade whole rolled oat/low fat/low sugar granola on my 0% fat yogurt.  I worry about whether I'm eating too much fruit.

I think now that maybe I eat nuts and seeds too often as snacks.  

Arggghhh.

I really need to put a halt to my confusion and get more facts about what is right for me.  I spoke with the dietitian for a few minutes after the presentation.  While she has not worked with a lot of bariatric surgery patients, she has worked with some and she has access to solid information.  I'm going to schedule a one-on-one consultation with her.

Knowledge is power and I am determined to keep powering through with my weight loss and healthy living.

 

I swear insulin sucks every calorie into cells.  I found weight gain on Insulin was unbelievable...20 lbs. between 2 doctor's appt. in 2 weeks.  Can your endocrinologist give you something that doesn't cause weight gain or even weight loss?  I see some new medications on TV.  Byetta helped me lose weight, but I don't know if it is available anymore.  Take care, Tri