Question:
5 years post op and putting on the pounds

I have gained about 15 pounds that I HAVE to lose. Is thers some sort of Jump start program. I have heard some folks talking about it.    — penilou (posted on September 30, 2006)

September 30, 2006
BACK TO BASICS! Low carb low calorie NO goodies, LOTS of exercise. Be happy its only 15 pounds........
   — bob-haller

September 30, 2006
Bob is correct, Eat, Drink and Excercise. Back to the basics is the only way. Measure your foods, don't cheat, keep away from bread, rice, pasta for sure
   — Steve Cohen

October 1, 2006
#1 - Do this for 10 days to break a plateau #2 - Drink 2 quarts of water a day #3 - You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamins/minerals supplements each day (some suggest at least 60 and up to 80 gr) #4 - You may consume up to 3 oz of the following high protein foods, 5x a day beef pork chicken turkey lamb fish eggs low fat cheese cottage cheese plain yogurt or artificially sweetened (?) peanut butter beans/legumes You may also have: sugar free popsicles tea or coffee sugar free jello broths/bullion (sp?) crystal light drinks - Walmart has it's own brand that are cheaper & better #5 - If it's not on the list, you can't have it for 10 days!!!! #6 - Keep a food diary and try to get up to 30 mins of exercise daily
   — Michael Eak

October 1, 2006
Lets try to find what got you back to that old bad habbit... Sometimes we forget what it is to need fuel for our bodies and support though groups to stay in tune with your "WHY" Stay focused and breathing is so important before meals...take 5 deep breaths...Stress hangs on to fat cells and also not eating enough good food and suppliments in balance can cause your body to store fat. Also very important to get 100 grams of protein in daily, however it is important knowing how much the body is absorbing per hour!!! Hope all the tips help... I do the Labomba 1 time per month to burn fat and helps me feel better...You can email me for the recipe... and I will tell you how to make the most out of your "WHY" Remember Success is earned it is never given! Celeste Momin Check out the new OH magazine for my story... October edition www.obesityhelp.com/magazine Have a great day... Celeste
   — shakeyourweight

October 1, 2006
ALSO BACK TO BASICS! Low or even (NO carb on most days).all my carbs were wheat/grain or low carbs, Protein LIQUID & Solids Balanced meals.I followed slimfast plan & stage 2 of WLS diet.... I followed my rule 2 green (veggies) & meat per meal......LOTS of exercise 45 min per day 5-6 days per week & lots of fluids. I lost 25 pounds on this 1 month before surgery... Best of luck & let me know I can give ya some more details of how i stuck with it.......
   — babs810

October 1, 2006
I'm in the same boat. I've gain 7 lbs and can't get it off. I joined Curves again and in a week I've already lost 3 of the 7 lbs! My issue has always been that I'm lazy; I work full time, I'm a full time student, I'm a divorced mom with a 16 yr old, my disabled mom lives with me, AND I'm getting married. I kept telling myself "I have no time for exercise!" Trust me -- ANYONE can find 30 minutes every other day to exercise. I did. You can do it! Do it NOW before 15 becomes 25 and 25 becomes 40 and so on. That's why I got panicked at 5 lbs.....I' NOT going back to 369 lbs -- NOT A CHANCE IN HELL! I'm a HOT chick now!
   — debih001

October 2, 2006
Barbara Thompson has the Back on Track program. I think her address is WLSCenter.com
   — newslady72712

October 2, 2006
I'm 5+ years post-op and was going through the same thing only I gained almost 20! I joined Weight Watchers and have lost 28 pounds. I regret not joining right after surgery, it has been wonderful for me. I'd like to lose 10 more pounds but am struggling with that because I am happy with my success so far.. I could use a kick/jump start! Good luck with losing and don't let yourself get out of control... we did this for LIFE!
   — Kath442