Question:
Can't get off the last 30lbs, has anyone cosidered weight watchers?

   — snowicing231 (posted on February 18, 2009)

February 18, 2009
I have a friend who is over a year out and she has joined WW because she is trying to get of the last few pounds. She loves it and it is working for her.
   — JaimeK

February 18, 2009
yes i go to weight watcher now with a friend who had the surgery 2 years ago and we love it. She said it keeps her motivated and keeps the pounds from coming back.
   — tamica D.

February 18, 2009
I had my surgery in 2002 and lost 150 lbs. But last year, due to stress and other major events in my life, I gained almost 20 lbs. Boy did I FREAK OUT! There isn't many places to turn for those of us GB patient's that need to lose more weight after so much time has passed. I did turn to weight watchers and used the core plan as I could control the amounts and it seemed more in line with sound nutrition for GBP's. I did lose all twenty lbs, although I never reached their goal for me. I could not get that last 2 lbs to go! I would recommend discussing your options with your dr or your surgeon. There may be a dietician available that can help you make good choices.
   — Melanie E.

February 18, 2009
I tried weight watchers but I had trouble with the point system because protein is more in points. I eat mostly protein and veggies I try to stay away from carbs I do eat them but I do whole wheat.
   — msdebbs

February 19, 2009
I would talk to my doctor. Post surgery, our bodies are different than normal bodies. We need PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROTEIN. You would be better off trying Atkins or South Beach Diet, but talk to your doctor.
   — SharonZ

February 19, 2009
Don't know what surgery you had, but I guess it doesn't really matter too much because, you have a diet to follow with your specific tool and if you can't follow it, why do you think an old diet that never worked WILL suddenly work now? If you had any of the GB surgeries, you have a very specialized diet and vitamin regimen to follow that comes with your surgery. I'm not trying to sound smug...just make you think about what you are saying here. You are sayng that your diet and tool are not working for you so you think a DIFFERENT diet WILL work! You probably just need a little more structure/meal planning and maybe a better routine to follow...Have you tried logging your food daily? Measuring your food on scales and in measuring cups? If you know how many calories you are eating and break them down into grams of protein, carbs, fat and fiber, you can set up your own more structured diet plan to lose those last thirty pounds and maintain it as well! You know what your diet should be. Cut 500 calories day in fats and carbs to lose weight at one pound a week...and later you can balance out the carbs and protein for maintenance. Add exercise or step up what you are doing and you'll lose more than a pound a week. When you can see for yourself EXACTLY what you are eating, you will know where you can make adjustments to lose weight. You can plan your meals and be more accountable for what goes in your body WITH the DIET that will last long term... Old diets and pills didn't work before...You have to work on your diet as a lifestyle change...EVEN if you do WW and lose weight, how will you maintain it for the rest of your life, if you are not making a life style change that will be long term? There are free daily journals and nutritional info of all kinds of food here to get you started if you want to try this! Just my humble opinion...http://www.thedailyplate.com/
   — .Anita R.

February 19, 2009
Anita offers many good ideas, and some or all might work for you. I live in a very rural, very isolated area and the only actual support group in my little town happens to be Weight Watchers. With my bariatric surgeon and nutritionist's (written) blessing, I joined for three reasons. First, I benefit from the comradery and support of the other members. Second, I NEED the accountability of the weigh-in each week, which I can't do with my bariatric doc who is a 4.5 hour drive away. And finally, they have several foods available at meetings only that I have encorporated into my daily lifestyle, like a high protein oatmeal and some snack crackers that I can eat with my many, many incarnations of refried beans to change it up a little. My WW leader knows I follow the plan very loosely, but I use the tools to make them work for ME. I've also found walking partners at my WW meetings who help me keep my butt moving when I am inclined to be more sedentary, which is a HUGE plus for me! The main thing is to keep eating your protein, use the rules of your tool, and glean what works for you from the WW program if you do decide to do that. I also use the South Beach protein bars on days when I'm traveling and just need to have portable food handy. Plan ahead so you're never in a position where you are "stuck" eating what's available. ~ Good Luck and God Bless, Julie Preston, RN
   — MuseAcal