Question:
Hi, I am 4 mos out with gastric bypass. I have lost 120lbs in a very short time as i
have exercising like crazy . I am very happy with the result. Sometimes twice a week i do eat the following items: couple spoons of peanut butter , around 8-9 nuts like almonds/ peanuts/ cashews . Once every couple of weeks couple i have one or two cheat meals. But whenever i do eat above things I am always paranoid of gaining weight back. I watch what i eat and in a very small portions. But still I go nuts about my weight coming back on me. Can anybody help me with this ? FYI, i consume max around 900 calories and burn around 450-500c in the gym everyday in my routine. — mrjack (posted on July 25, 2007)
July 25, 2007
JACK, your OH Profile is not filled in at all not even the lead-in section.
So we can't ubderstand you plight. Other than what you've stated here. The
extra you've stated won't really do that much damage to most. Exercising
like crazy is just crazy, 30 minutes of walking is enough but walking more
is better. Are you lifting weights or other strengthing xercises, which
will change some fat to Muscle and add Muscle. Which 1 pound musckle
weights the same as 1 pound fat. But fat hold much more water that muscle.
Now the big question is do you attend Weight loss Surgery Support Groups
regularly? It's proven those who attend do much better than those who
don't. Maybe you'd be interested in attending the OH Leadership program
which is done via Teleconferencing for free.
— Michael Eak
July 25, 2007
Congrats on your weight loss. I'm 5 months out and I've lost about 70 lbs.
What you are feeling about food is how I felt about it too -- that I'd eat
too much and gain the weight back. Yes, I cheat with stuff like Natural
Potato Chips and Potato Soy Crisps -- both have sea salt --but I can only
eat 7-10 of each at a time and then for a couple of days I don't want any
more.
Your increase in working out increases your metabolism; therefore, you want
to eat more. You are developing muscle -- fat doesn't turn into muscle --
muscle REPLACES the fat. We have to feed muscle. After a workout you are
suppose to eat within that hour because if you don't you'll get REALLY
hungry. You are still in a losing mode -- I haven't heard of anyone
starting to gain the weight back in such a short time after surgery unless
they truly go off the charts with their food. I don't think you'll gain
the weight back because the size of your cheat meals are probably very
small. Keep doing what you doing, relax and enjoy the newness of you.
— the7thdean
July 25, 2007
It's pretty normal to be obsessive in the first months. You are seeing such
amazing results and that makes you even more motivated to keep pushing it.
I was the exact same way, with exercise and food (I still am to a certain
extent and I am 10 months out and have lost 185 pounds) and have been told
that it is perfectly normal. I also have a few treats every now and I also
obsessed about it too at first - now I am finding out it helps me in the
long run, mentally I don't feel like I am depriving myself. And I continue
to lose.
However, you need to start working on that obsession and fear of gaining
the weight back. If you don't work on that now it could hurt you in the
long run. Talk to a counselor or psychologist who is familiar with weight
issues and see if they can help you get your mind around this fear. You are
doing so well and this is a great time to work out those demons. Support
groups help too, mine is my lifeline!
You are doing so well, so feel good about that!
— [Deactivated Member]
July 26, 2007
I agree with that last post. Counseling is worth a LOT! Obesity is a
disease of the mind that shows up on the body. Obssessive behavior is
often the root, whether we are obseessing about food, exercise, re-gaining,
our body image. It's all connected and a good counselor can help us sort
it all out and begin to help us reshape our minds as our bodies acquire a
new shape as well. If we don't work on the mind, our bodies may end up
right back where we started. Good luck to you! I certainly understand the
fear of putting it all back on. I experience those same fears as well.
Mostly because in the past, I've NEVER been able to keep it off! But this
time it's different, I've also NEVER been able to lose this much!
— Debra R.
July 26, 2007
Since I don't know your history, it is my opinion that you are doing
everything right, to the point of obsession! I think you may be
"starving" yourself because you are burning so many calories and
with the malabsorbtion of RNY you aren't getting enough calories. Don't be
so obessive about gaining weight back, you are still in the losing mode. I
would be adding more calories or burning less calories in the gym. I am
almost 9 months out and have lost almost all my weight (87 lbs) and try to
burn about 200 calories at a clip. I am still losing slowly and am trying
to maintain. Talk with either a personal trainer at the gym or a
nutritionist to see where you are supposed to be at this time! You are
doing great weight loss wise.
— Sheri A.
July 26, 2007
Hi Jack, thanks for writing. Wow, 120 pounds is so amazing. You are doing
so much better than average. Jack, what you are experiencing is so normal,
take a breath and maybe even two or three! Nuts are great sources of
nutrition. I had 8 nuts at a time within a short time after surgery, and
they were such a wonderful crunch and a comfort to me. If you are
exercising and drinking water and getting that protein in, and can have a
meal that is a little out of the norm a few days a week and still lose
weight, then you are not cheating at all. You are balancing out your diet
and there is NO crime in that. When you weigh (I assume once a week), if
you begin to see a standstill or gain, then re evaluate your food and
progress and make modifications. You can't continue to lose weight at this
rate without some type of stall or slow down, so don't freak out when this
happens. Eventually your body will say "wait a minute" and think
you are going too fast. Just be patient when that happens. 120 in 4
months is very quick, so it would not surprise me if you had a stall for a
few months down the road. This can be discouraging if you let it, but let
your body be the lead and be patient. I was told to eat peanut butter
after surgery in small portions, so don't get too hung up on the food, as
long as it is good food, stay away from sweets, drink water and keep up the
exercise. You have every reason to be encouraged. I will tell you that at
3 years out that I still feel fat, although I sport a 4/6 size and am 130
pounds. It is a head issue for me. I fight my head issues with the truth.
The truth is that I am a size 4/6 and 130 pounds, so it doesn't matter
what my head says to me or what I think I see in the mirror, the truth
speaks for what it is. I weighed every week for one year and after that I
only weigh if my clothes are too lose or too tight. As long as my clothing
fits, I stay away from the scale. Paranoia can lead to eating issues, and
I don't want those anymore than I want to be obese. Balance and truth
works for me and it can for you too. We think that because we have a
thought that we have to give it "place" or
"consideration". We don't. If it is a lie, we can discard it
with the trash, even if it means taking out the trash many times each day.
Your head wants to beat you down, but your will can control it, it is just
a battle. Put on your fight dude, you can win this one! Take care.
Patricia P.
— Patricia P
July 26, 2007
Thanks alot to all of u and taking ur precious time to write to me and
encourage me. GOD BLESS U ALL!!!!!!!!!
— mrjack
July 28, 2007
THIS IS PROBALY OFF THE WALL BUT I HAVENT HAD MY SURGERY YET.I HAVE MY
SURGERY ON THE 30TH OF AUGUST.120 LBS IN 4 MONTHS IS MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE
I HAVE TALKED TO.MY QUESTION IS SENSE YOU LOST ALL OF THAT WEIGHT IN 4
MONTHS DO YOU LOOK LIKE SICK OR HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH MALNUTRITION?
— NAVYWIFE93246
July 30, 2007
peanut butter and nuts are good for you. Your body needs the oils for
sorter stools. Nuta re high in protein. As long as you do not overdo,
what is the problem?
— Novashannon
July 30, 2007
Hi, Natasha, I m doing great. I have not had any malnutrition. I m below my
target goal. I am very happy. As now i have tht window frame if incase in
future i gain weight. I m currently in the best shape of my life. Goodluck
with all.
Cheers,
Vishal:))
— mrjack
July 30, 2007
Hi just wanted to let you know that I've lost 108 pounds in a little over 4
months. I too deal with the fear of gaining weight back but like folks
have written you need to go to some group for guidance and support. I go to
TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) which works like weight watcher's but is
alot more reasonable with $24.00 a year and a magazine with success stories
every couple of months and you weigh in every week but follow your own diet
and exercise plan. This works for me and may help you out. Try walking
every other day instead of working out all the time and see if getting out
in the fresh air will help your outlook and take away any fears.
Good luck
— TrevaDeck150
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