Question:
I am four years out and have gained 27 lbs

I am a little over fours years post op and have gained 27 lbs. I hate water and I know that I should exercise more but what is a good diet or good dieting plan that I can do to get this weight plus a little more off?    — Colette B. (posted on January 3, 2008)

January 3, 2008
I feel your pain. I am 4 years out and have gained 26. I think this is just the size I am going to be. I am happy with it. I wear an 8 or a 10. I have been this size for at least a year. I know my problem is I snack at work and they aren't always the best choices. We eat out alot too. I notice if I up my water in take and cook more at home. The pounds do start to come off. If you find a good diet, let me know. I would like to drop about 10 before the summer. My husband wants me to start jogging. ICK!
   — Carlyn M.

January 3, 2008
My suggestion to jump start weight loss is go back to basics. Do the liquid diet (preop or post) for a week or two - or as long as you can stand it. Most people lose a significant amount of weight doing it. I know I lost around 20. I would encourage that, keep up with your vitamins and supplements and or course - get your water in - or crystal light - or iced tea - any liquid will do and a minimum of a liter day - stay hydrated!! Good luck. OH...exercise...walk around the block, take the stairs, park far from the restaurant or store you are going to - all of the extra steps will add up. Just be conscience of doing more and it will add up. If you have a gym or treadmill - walk during commercials while watching TV. Or do your housework to music and dance and sing - makes the work more fun and you use more energy. Just silly things I do that all add up.
   — jammerz

January 3, 2008
I'm not sure what type surgery you have, if it's a lapband you should see your surgeon - you may need a fill since the saline can evaporate over time. If it's RNY, you're going to have to do the diet/exercise thing. (Actually even if you're a band you should do the diet/exercise but a fill might help. The suggestion to do the liquid diet is a good idea. Another thing you could try is meal replacement. I have a friend (non-surgical weight loss) and she does 1 - 2 meal replacements per day. She takes a protein shake rather than the meal. You might try that. Good luck.
   — VickiStevens