Question:
How To Keep From Gaining Weight After9 Years Post Op
I'm 9 years post op and have kept my my weight off for 9 years now, has anyone had this problem?In the past 2 years I have put on 20 lbs. and want to get back on track.Do you have any suggestions on how to get to jump start my weight loss again?I'm 63 and had ahad 5 rotator different cuff surgeries due to a so basicilly the only excerise I do is walking. — luvmytrucker51 (posted on March 15, 2010)
March 15, 2010
As someone who managed to manage to always lose whatever weight that I
would pick up along the way here is what I suggest for you:
Keep moving
Look at your food- are you getting a good balance?
Since you have shoulder issues a good excersise for you maybe Zumba.
Good Luck
— Andrea_1972
March 15, 2010
so you need to lose 20 pounds; well i am 5 yrs out and need to lose 30 so
it does happen. I had a baby though 2 1/2 yrs ago so i need to work on it.
— tl_morgan
March 15, 2010
I wish someone has told me how easy this regain is. It's is so
frustrating. Just don't let it get away from you. I've seen lots who have
gained it ALL back and that is frightening. It's been creeping back on me
after 3/4 years and I'm so bummed.
— cathmeister
March 15, 2010
Congratulations on having kept the weight off for so long. Have you looked
inot the pouch test diet? It is going back to a liquid diet. If you put
the term 'pouch test' into the search box above, it should give you more
information. Best of luck.
— MargaretHM
March 15, 2010
I AM 1 YEAR OUT AND HAVEN'T HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS YET . BUT AFTER ALL THIS
TO GAIN BACK MY WEIGHT IS MY GREATEST FEAR . I'M HOPING THAT TOGETHER WITH
THE RNY AND MY PRE AND AFTER SURGERY TRAINING I'LL BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH
THIS . I THINK WEIGHT PROBLEMS ARE SO DIFFICULT WE NEED EVERY RESOURCE AND
FRIEND TO LEAN ON TO BEAT THIS MONSTER . WALKING IS A GREAT WAY TO JUMP
START YOURSELF . JUST TRY AND REMEMBER ALL YOU'VE LEARNED THE LAST NINE
YEARS . GOOD LUCK ......ROGER
— ROGER COTE
March 15, 2010
Had surgery in 2007. I've gained 40 (which looks like 60) pounds due to
inactivity and back injuries. Had bilateral knee surgery also. So my
problem is exercise (as my pouch is not enlarged and I eat little). If I
exercise I risk injury, if I don't, I gain weight. Dilemna! BTW, I'm 61.
— Kathy T.
March 16, 2010
If you can't work out then you have to really watch the carbs. Lots of veg
and protien. Otherwise walk as much as you can. Swimming works well also.
— trible
March 16, 2010
I think we forget that gaining a little weight as we get older is a
natural...Just becaue we had weight loss surgery doesn't mean that we are
exempt from the natural aging process! I too, have kept my weight off for 5
years...I have had small weight gains before and had to work really hard by
journaling all I ate, cutting fat and carb calories whereever I could,
measuring my food and just trying to get on track with eating good choices
as well as finding some way to get in exercise....I got a pedometer and
worked on trying to get in 10,000 steps a day! Then when summer arrived I
was able to get out and work in my gardens and yard as well as swim and
walk...I am not fond of the gym...so winters are harder for me to get in
natural exercise...I hope some of that helps! Get your labs and vitamins
all checked too...Sometimes, you gain because your body is not functioning
properly! That was the case with my weight gains. I with you
though...working on a little gain myself! Good luck!
— .Anita R.
April 16, 2010
I am a permanent weight watchers member and though i have been going for
many, many years as I am 10 years post op i have not lost enough weight to
reach my goal but it has helped me maintain my weight within 10 lbs. i
love it and it keeps me grounded and on track. find a good meeting and a
great leader as u can learn so much from other people. exercise is
important i try to walk daily on my lunch---try weight watchers--free
registration----
— kbruno
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