Question:
I am 2 yrs post-op and i'm having a horrible problem

I have started gaining weight I do not get sick from ANYTHING this is a problem for me, im weak and can't get my act together. I went from 348 to 226-230 and Im afraid im going to keep gaining. Has anyone else been in my shoes and what did you do? PLease help me, im desperate. I really feel like I failed AGAIN.    — Schatzie1 (posted on May 21, 2004)

May 20, 2004
I would up your protien intake that always,always helps... Allan
   — aunkster

May 20, 2004
Rose, I read your bio, you were doing really well, go talk to someone- Your old doctor a Nutritionist someone. Please do this for yourself. you went all this way. Do it. Best of luck to you
   — ELIZABETH C.

May 21, 2004
Rose, I'd suggest getting to a support group for long term post ops if you can. Also, I've read on here that the South Beach diet is a great plan for losing and maintaining your weight. I bought the book yesterday because I know I'll need something to help me when I get to goal. Also, if you can find a counselor who specializes in eating disorders, that would be a great help. Recognizing that you need help is the first step in getting it. I wish you the best............deep down, I have a fear that I will fail at this too. I think we all probably do so we do everything we can to prevent it. Get really strict about your carb intake, drink LOTS of water, eat ONLY protein when you snack and be sure you have plenty of protein with your meals. Also get your "mechanics" checked, make sure your thyroid is funtioning properly, and get some exercise if it is only walking 20 minutes a day.
   — scbabe

May 21, 2004
Rose, hang in there. For me it takes daily awareness just to maintain within a 10 lb range. I never made it below 250 (6' tall) started at 368. I am over 2 years post op. If I am very good and nip out my snacking on carbs and try to maintain exercise 4/5 times a week I can get myself down to about 247. As soon as I let up, I go back up and usually stay around 253. For a long time I was very VERY upset by this. I refused to see the writing on the wall, that maybe this was where I was going to stay. I am trying very hard now to not concentrate on the number on the scale. Trying to concentrate on eating right as much as I can. I also do not get sick from anything I eat. Cookies are my main enemy. 230 is so much better than 348 and I promise if you just dont let yourself go completely you will not see that 348. I dont plan on ever seeing 368.
   — SARose61

May 21, 2004
Go back to basics, many people stop focusing when they rech their goal wt. we need to always watch what we eat. We will never be like the other folks and be able to eat what we want with gaining. hang in there, just go back to what we learned. Good Luck
   — B4real

May 21, 2004
OK, I'm going to post to you the SAME exact thing I'vw posted to two others in you situation today...First, going from 348 to 226 is NOT being a failure. I'm sorry that you havent reached your goal to date. But, having the attitude that you've failed after loosing 120+ lbs is NOT going to help you loose more. PLEASE take a few minutes to pay yourself some respect for the success you've had to date. Then, take a few more minutes to re-dedicate yourself to getting back to basics to get yourself loosing again. I am a firm believer in getting professional help, so GO GET SOME where you need it, psychological, support or nutritional...the resources are there for you. You just have to use them. You still have your tool. You know HOW to loose with it, you just need to make the mental transition from FAILURE to ONGOING SUCCESS STORY. Good luck to you
   — LMCLILLY