Question:
gaining weight

I am 5 years post op RNY and did well the first 3 years but in the last two have failed miserabaly. How have others handled getting back on track?I never did reach my goal weight but now have gained 40 pounds and hate myself.    — upnorthgal (posted on December 29, 2009)

December 29, 2009
Hi Liz, please don't hate yourself. We are only human! I am new to this (Lap RNY 11/4), but if I were you, and what I have seen here is that you should go back to your pre-op liquid diet for two weeks. You did it to prepare for you surgery, I know you can do it again! Good luck to you and if you just need someone to talk to, drop me a message! I hope the new year brings positive changes for you!
   — Karen K.

December 29, 2009
I'm 18 months out so definitely not an expert. I spent years feeling down about my weight. Having RNY has been the best thing I ever did. I've lost about 70 lbs. and want to lose another 30. I'm happy with my size and how I look but not happy with the scale. Go back to what you did in the beginning. I'm thinking you are probably consuming too many carbs. Carbs are definitely not my friend although they taste so good. Do the liquid protein for a few days then gradually add in healthy foods. Strive for a high protein, low carb diet and watch the sugars. Bariactriceating.com has a WLS diet plan on their website. It's in the support section. It's a good group so visit OH and BE often. You can lose the weight!!
   — JB1114

January 27, 2010
Hi Liz, just want to say I'm going through the same. I'm post op RNY 6 years and began gaining weight 6 mos. ago. Though it's 15 lbs. I've gone from size 14 to 18 or 16Womens (same as 18 Misses). My food journal indicates too many carbs, too much junk food and the list goes on. After 6 successful years of maintaining my weight I now wake each morning thinking about weight and lack of motivation. I gonna visit the Bariactriceating.com and begin the start up with protein shakes. Hang in there, we've come a long way! You're not alone! Glow
   — 2bdebtfree