Question:
I am almost 4 yrs. post-op and have gained over 20lbs.
I can eat almost all foods and sugar doesn't bother me.. I've been going to the gym, in hope that it will help.. I wanted to know if anyone has had this problem? If so, any suggestions as to what I can do to stop gaining.. It is really starting to deeply depress me.. One of my problems before surgery as well.. Hope someone has some feedback for me.. Thanks, Carol — Carol S. (posted on February 22, 2009)
February 22, 2009
I wish I had some great advise, but I don't! I just wanted you to know
that you are not alone, I am in the exact same boat, but I have gained 40.
Someone had posted a "Plateau Breaker" diet, which I am actually
going to start tomorrow. It will be my first official "diet"
since my surgery, but it is becoming necessary because we didn't do all
that to gain weight again,right?? The diet is all protien and veggies,
green tea and water. You have to stick to it for 10 days. The main thing
is NO CARBS, which is my weakness. Best of luck to you!
— heidihaaland
February 22, 2009
30lbs is doable. It may not seem that way but you can nip this in the bud.
Keep us up to date. Hugs, Corina
— Corina C
February 22, 2009
I certainly feel your pain and am in the same boat. I wonder if there is a
forum on this site that is made for those of us who are a couple of years
out? Anyone know?
— cathmeister
February 22, 2009
NO SUGAR IN any form artifical or not NO CARBS walk walk for an hour a
day. Good luck and someone please Post the Plateau breaker for those who
it...
— Eneleh
February 23, 2009
Before i had WLS I attended a 12 step program called Food Addicts
Anonymous. They believe wheat, flour and sugar are addictive substances and
do not eat them in any form. I went by their diet for a while and did loose
weight but found it too restrictive. I've decided that if I gain weight
post op I will try their food plan since it is successful in weight loss.
— Muggs
February 23, 2009
Welcome to the club. So frustrating isn't it!?! I started writing down
everything I eat and counting my calories, I make sure I drink 8 glasses
of water a day and I started excercising more. I even try to squeeze in a
walk on my 20 min break. I lost 8 pounds the first month. Good luck to
you!
— Carlyn M.
February 23, 2009
I know and feel your fustration. 20 lbs is tough but within
reason.Remember your weight before you had WLS? Remember the diet you were
soon after you healed from the surgery? Mostly all protein and water.
If you still have questions, talk to your wls surgeon.
— Kathleen W.
February 23, 2009
Cut the csrbs. It is very hard, many people are sick for a week or two as
they come off them. Eat lots of protien and Veg only for two weeks. Then
add in fruit. On this eating plan you should not gain weight. Measure your
food and keep a record. Then have your doctor refer you to a dietian who
can tailor and eating plan to your life style.
— trible
February 23, 2009
Don't know if you have tried the 5 day pouch test. I was on a 6 month
plateau. I tried the 5 day pouch test and lost an additional 11 pounds.
Today is my first day eating real food and i don't really want it. My
surgery was 10/30/2006 and i have lost a total of 257 pounds. I feel like
a million bucks. i would like to lose 25 more pounds for my own personal
goal. Take care and good luck.
— sparkle8062
February 24, 2009
I gained back 8 pounds at year two after I started work out of rigorous
swimming...I got very nicely toned and muscular. So I was not
concerned...BUT...At year 4 I gained 10+ lbs in a month of grazing and
eating anything and everything while on holiday at moms for a month! I was
miserable! I also found out that I was malnourished and had several
vitamin deficiencies including anemia. Doc put me on bed rest for two
months! I thought for SURE I'd gain all my weight back at that point...I
did the 5DPT (http://www.5daypouchtest.com/) and got rid of the carb
cravings (carb monster) WHAT A RELIEF! That made it soooooo much easier to
eat right with no cravings and hunger pangs. Then I began logging in my
food in a journal. I needed to see what I was REALLY eating and figure out
where to cut calories especially while I was not allowed to get my heart
rate up with anemia and a severe magnesium deficiency! So I learned that I
was eating about 1600-1800 calories a day and that was fine for an active
lifestyle but I had to cut back to 500 calories to lose a pound a week and
all 10 pounds! So I cut back to 1200-1400 calories just by using olive oil
in a spray bottle rather than pouring it out ...Cut butter
completely...lowered fats in all food and leaner meats like fish. I cut out
all sugar except fruits and veggies...and I limited my carbs to complex
carbs only (those with fiber and protein) I started taking all my vits and
supplemented my deficiencies...and as my defs came back into normal ranges,
my body began functioning properly and I was able to get things in control
in a few months and the weight came right off as I was able to add back
some exercise and calories too! It's been a year now and it's still off!
Weighing and measuring food is a GREAT help...Logging your food intake too.
It took me 4 months to get my health and weight back...But it's possible!
Do a journal and make yourself accountable for what you eat. I learned so
much about how many hidden calories are in food! Especially those you eat
out...Planning meals and snacks helps too...This way you have no room for
eating something you shouldn't on a whim or craving. If you KNOW what you
are making for dinner a head of time, you don't need to throw together
filler foods for your family! Such as the rice and potatoes and
starch...You can plan a nice healthy meal without the carby foods...Save
the carb/starch foods for days when you can spare a little extra carbs...I
do that once a week or two to keep my metabolism boosted...Weekends I allow
myself higher calorie days...and weekdays I eat lean. Weekends, my family
likes to go out and eat and do things where I cannot always have my meals
planned and it's okay to do that...This has kept me maintaining my 150lb
loss for 5 years (with the little holiday side track...eek!) I log my food
every now and then to keep myself in check and I still keep within my
1600-1800 calorie range...I know if I am being lazy...I have to eat leaner
and cut calories and up my exercise. These are the things that have helped
me...I hope it helps you as well.
— .Anita R.
February 24, 2009
I think the diet by doing a search, good luck! Don't feel bad about your
weight gain, I've gained about 29 lbs and I am hard at work. Don't let it
get you down. You can do it. Don't worry.
Plateau Breaker Diet
on August 23, 2008 5:01 am
#1 Do for 10 days to break plateau
#2 Drink 2 quarts of water a day
#3 You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamin &
mineral supplements each day.
#4 You may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods, 5 times
a day:
a. beef,
b. pork,
c. chicken,
d. turkey,
e. lamb,
f. fish,
g. eggs,
h. low-fat cheese,
i. cottage cheese,
j. plain yogurt (or artificially sweetened),
k. peanut butter,
l. beans/legumes.
#5 You may also have:
a. sugar-free popsicles (avoid juice popsicles),
b. tea or coffee,
c. sugar-free sodas,
d. sugar-free Jello,
e. broths & bouillons,
f. Crystal Lite drinks.
#6 IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST YOU MAY NOT HAVE IT!
#7 Keep a food diary and try to get 30 minutes of exercise daily
— mandalas62
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