Question:
HOW DO I LOSE ALL THESE WEIGHT I GAIN

POST-OP 3YRS I WEIGHT 330 I WEIGHT DOWN 220 I NOW WEIGHT 306 HELP. I KNOW MY POUCH WORK BECAUSE I CAN NOT EAT BIG PORTION MEALS AND IF I OVEREAT I BRING UP THE FOOD. I DONOT LIKE THE PLACE WHERE I HAD MY SURGERY BECAUSE ALL THEY WANT IS MORE MONEY WHICH I DO NOT HAVE. I WANTED TO KNOW IF I GO BACK TO THE BASIC CAN I LOSE ALL MY WEIGHT GAIN    — HOPE305 (posted on October 30, 2006)

October 30, 2006
J.S. how long have you been gaining the weight back? How have your eating habits changed (less fruit/vegies, more soda, carbs, etc.)? What type of exercise did you start with; have you increased your rythm? J.S., these are just a few things that I think you should answer first before considering a revision. If you know your pouch works then it must be something that you need to change as far as food intake or exercise. But don't beat yourself up though. Just recognize the problem and retreat. You are victorious for several reasons, 1) you lost the weight in the beginning 2) you admit there is a problem so you've reached out for help 3) you recognize that the problem isn't the pouch. Know this, most people don't want to admit that WLS is a big hurdle to jump; "it ain't easy". I too am going through the same thing right now. I haven't put on any extra pounds, but I will if I don't get a grip 'right now'. We must take charge of what we want and regain the boost of confidence that we once had in order to contiue to fight this battle of obesity. Hope I helped!
   — creatyvyti

October 30, 2006
Try to get yourself to some support groups. Check in your area if there are any. If your doctor runs one you should be going to that. Get yourself back to the nutritionist immediately! He or she will plan a program for you to follow to put you back on track. Try weight watchers. Hope all of this advice helps. Good luck.
   — Sheri A.

October 30, 2006
John, I know that this is scary, I am now 3 yrs out from my surgery and had gained back 12lbs over the summer. I was frantic...I calmed down and started back with protein (I do like the shakes, but I eat protein foods too), water (instead of alot of caffeinated drinks or soda), and supplements (your nutrition is important). I know that with my pouch intact that it will always be there to help me....when i returned to the basics the weight came back off. I go up and down the same 3-5 lbs, but that is okay as long as I don't gain. I know that it is hard, but you are so totally worth the effort. It is a good idea to go for support somewhere, either a support group or therapy if there is something that is causing you to eat. Overeaters Anonymous is also a good place to go to deal with issues about eating. ((((John)))) I know that you had the surgery to help yourself, and you can do that again. (I left out exercising because I can't seem to commit to doing anything and don't feel I can tell someone else that they should be doing something I can't seem to stick with myself). You can also find support here at OH or also at Yahoo groups. Keep us posted. Lisa Hackenburg lap/rny 10-23-03 340+/175/??? -170lbs (approx.)
   — Lisa H.

October 30, 2006
HI John come over to that [email protected] to help you get back on track. It works & can be done. start tracking what you eat, how much, & what you drink. if you drink soda stop that NOW, start walking if you don't exercise. You have to change your head back in the right frame of mind. You can do this john. Hang in there!! Marilyn the bearlady
   — Marilyn C.