Question:
scared

I had surgery RNY 2001 since then i have gained back 100lbs. Help I Don't know what to do!!!!!    — lynbabym (posted on July 1, 2007)


July 1, 2007
Well the first thing to do is go back to basics. Your tool is still there, you just need to keep using it. Protein drinks, high protein low carb. Remember you ate your way back that 100 lbs. You need to learn to eat healthier. I will NEVER and I can safely say that, see my weight again. I do not ever want to be where I was or unhappy as I was. There is no easy way to lose weight, even with surgery. It's all about discipline and your desire to be back down to your goal weight. Good luck
   — Diane C.

July 1, 2007
I am certain that preservatives, additives, and basically processed foods are not only what got us fat in the first place, but what makes us fat again despite our RNY... I stepped away from anything but whole foods and had an amazing resurgance in my weight progress. I had an uncomfortable period of withdrawls, but whole foods, and I mean truly whole foods, have really helped.
   — Rachel Propes

July 1, 2007
I hope that I don't sound insensitive, but the only way to gain weight is to eat too much...Have you made an HONEST look at what you are doing? Whether you are aware of it, you are overeating.Do you understand the concept of food addiction?
   — peacelovecat

July 1, 2007
Hi Rob, Diane C. is right your tool is still there. You are eating too much. Just go back to your basics, protein, LOTS of water and watch the pounds fall off again. I was in the same boat and had gained 78 pounds. Best of Luck!! Mickey.......
   — MCraig3

July 1, 2007
Hey Rob, I am post Op so I don't know the answer, but I think you reallydo. I pose this question. It has been at least 7 years since your surgery. How many pounds did you lose to begin with? I agree with everyone else your tool isn't broken, you have just misused it for awhile. Don't panic my friend, logic tells me you can catch it if you get control now. All is not lost. We all have the same potential to do what you did so let no one cast stones. Get back on that horse and ride. Start with cutting out the bread and carbs. Maybe do the cabbage soup diet and high protein shkes for awhile. Get rid of the chips and crap in the house, cut out the sugar again. Join WW if necessary. Come on Rob, I want to hear about some progress. I will support you all the way, and I am sure all the rest of them will as well. You may email me at [email protected], If I can be your cheerleader, I will.
   — bderuiter

July 1, 2007
My surgeon offers several different support groups, one of the groups is to help you get back on track. You might check back with your surgeon and see if they offere anything like this. I am really fresh out on the surgery (only 1 month) so I am not much help on understanding where you are at in this battle to make other suggestions.
   — Lori F.

July 1, 2007
Hi Rob. I applaude your effort to take a look at yourself and take charge. I looked at your profile and I don't see any information on it, so you don't have any history for me to look at. It says that you are 39.9 bmi, does that mean that is your current bmi? Rob, weight loss has always been about diet and exercise. We have this great tool, and even though your stoma and your stomach pouch may have been stretched, as all of ours do, you still have a much smaller stomach than you used to, and it is possible to use that tool some more. You are in for a fight, but you can do it. You have to want it. The first thing I would look at is why it took you 100 pounds to get scared? Or if you were scared sooner, why didn't you move forward? There are several things you can do. None of them easy, and they are all your choice. You can go back to basics, water, protein, exercise. Cut the crap out of your diet, and push the water, push the exercise, and stop all caffine and/or carbonated drinks. You have to regain the focus to lose weight. When I lost my weight, even with surgery, it was a full time job. Up in the morning, walk walk walk, protein, water, and in the evening, walk walk walk. For a year it was the same routine. It was a fight, the head issues were strong, but I kept fighting. I just got my bi-monthly newletter from Barbara Thompson, her website is: http://www.wlscenter.com/NLArchive/july_1_2007.htm He is a wls person, and sends out a free newsletter every 2 weeks. She has a "back on track" program that you can look into. You can also join OA or weight watchers. Just open your mind to the choices that you have and start your fight. I am sure there are some emotional issues that you have to deal with, most of us do have emotional issues when we begin to gain weight again. We have them when we lose weight. Rob, the thing is, you are beginning to look. So, I encourage you to pick something, deny yourself the PLOM disease (poor little old me), and stand up and fight for those pounds. You lost them once, and you can do it again! Take care, and take a look at that website, maybe it will encourage you. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

July 2, 2007
A broken surgery can also be the cause, enlarged stoma and staple line disruption are two of the things that can happen that you don't have control over - it is NOT ALWAYS the fault of the patient. Get the mechanics checked out by either your surgeon or a gastro Dr., then you will know what you are truly working with. And yes, in the meantime it doesn't hurt to go back to the basics, protein shakes help a lot with hunger control! Good luck to you! Blessings,
   — ALF

July 3, 2007
Hi I really feel for you. Are you eatting foods high in fat, If I can be of any help I am here. I had surgery Dec.11th 2006 and have lost 96 pounds, am still 265, and have to be careful what I eat
   — miss-350




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