Question:
post op weight gain

i have gained weight over the last year about 10-15 lbs and i still want to eat all the time help.    — Darcie W. (posted on February 4, 2008)

February 4, 2008
I am only 5 mo out so I really can't help you, but I was going to suggest posting on the main board or your state board and you will probably get more answers that way. Good luck!!
   — juliebelle0402

February 4, 2008
You have done so well up to this point. Have you tried going to a support meeting. With you loss, I bet you would find the meetings give you the desire to push back and take they 12-15 lbs back off over the next year. Try getting to the gym and get a buddy to go with you. I know that I feel if I have not done my best the next support meeting will be an embarsement for me, so I keep focused on the next meeting and what I need to do before I go. It is like AA for the big eaters of the world! Best of sucess to you, --Bill
   — William (Bill) wmil

February 4, 2008
Darcie, Try going back to basics. You may not realize what your eating. I am 11 Mo's out and now it seems very easy to over eat juat by eating more often. Thats not good. I have lost 248#'s so far and I have to tell myself all the time to not go back to eating. go for a walk, bowling, anything. If thats not the case, I would have to ask what are you doing differant if anything. I am finding things out as I go also. So far i find it easy to loose stick to my diet. and I hope it stays that way.. Did you have the lap band or rny? [email protected]
   — obx100

February 4, 2008
Hi Darcie, thanks for writing. I am almost 4 years out, and I struggle with appitite as well, but the rules don't change. You put it in your mouth, you pay. The choice has to be yours, and so is the consequence. Darcie, if I could just plead with you that almost six years ago you had surgery to change your life. Why let something like food get in the way of your continued success? You must deal with the head issues that lead you to shove food in your mouth, or your weight will continue to go up. Diet, exercise, and water, these are the basics, and I urge you to go back to them and remember why you had surgery six years ago. We are adults and we make choices, and the consequences are for us to bare if we make the wrong choice. You can beat head and "lust" hunger. One day at a time! Take care Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

February 5, 2008
Darcie, my best to you. I haven't yet had surgery, but I just asked about this yesterday. Head hunger whether surgery fixes it. Actually, surgery gives us time to lose great amount of weight and establish good habits. The tool works wonderfully for that and give us about a year to accomplish this. But my understanding is that after that initial time, you must rely on what you learned and know to do. I know it isn't easy. And I wonder if having this life latering surgery is the answer if it comes down to telling myself to drink water, exercise and eat less. It would be so nice if I didn't have to alter my body and way of life for that. But for those who do (probably me) it, it is because we needed the tool because every other diet was unsuccessful and doing on our own didn't work. Think of this: You have lost a whole bunch of weight already right? So 15 lbs is small comparatively. So take the gift you have been given and get back to measuring your food, and getting exercise and water. You just must. And get busy so you aren't sitting around being bored. Volunteer at the hosptial or a crisis shelter or go to school. God bless and know I care. [email protected] or lin317 on here.
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 5, 2008
Darcie, one more thing. I checked your profile. I too am from IN. Feel free to add me as a friend. I will support you. But please start blogging. It not only helps you, but it helps us future wls people. This very issue you posted here would be a blessing to be in your blog so we can see the future and make decisions based on your experiences.
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 16, 2008
I have had the same problem. I have gained about 10 lbs back after reaching my goal. However, I will lose the pounds again within a couple of weeks. My PCP told me not to worry about it as long as the pounds come back off.
   — kankan