Question:
10 years out and gaining weight back!!
I am 60 years old.. had the best 10 years of my life in my 50's- felt and looked great. In the past year, i have gained 37 pounds back!! In less than a year, actually! Was up and down before that but not near the 180 i am again. I don't want to feel horrible about myself like i did in my 40's. I have to get back on track and need someone to share my concerns..maybe a penpal. If anyone has some support, please let me know! — samthedog98 (posted on March 31, 2011)
March 31, 2011
I can sooooo relate to you. I am only a year and a half out and only
half-way where I should be. I have been struggling with the same 10 pounds
for months....and still have many more to go.
— Lezlie S.
March 31, 2011
I had my surgery August 13, 2009, and I am so obsessive over gaining, that
I weigh myself almost everyday. I lost more than I should, but I am afraid
to gain any weight, even though my plastic surgeon told me to gain five
lbs.
Do you exercise, I walk daily for 40 minutes and try to weights 3 times a
week, I use the Crunch program, if you have On Demand with your cable
company it is in there under fitness.
I go to a counselor for this weight business, and it helps a lot, I also go
to support groups. I never WANT to be heavy again.
Good luck
— FSUMom
March 31, 2011
I can totally understand your concern. I am currently 40 pounds above my
lowest weight. So, lets start from the beginning. Have you looked at your
eating and exercising habits? Have you had a checkup with your doctor
recently. How about bloodwork? How are all your numbers? Thyroid? First
of all, I don't know what your starting weight was but surely you must
still be a lot lower than that. Congratulations on your weight loss!
Congratulations on 10 years! Congratulations for wanting to do something
about it NOW! Sometimes we just need to hold things up to the light of
day. I know for me that it is very easy to pretend I didn't gain weight.
I was pretty good at it too, until none of my clothes fit anymore. With me
it was a big case of complacency, no exercise and medications!! Some of my
bloodwork was wonky too. So, give yourself a hug. Pick your butt up off
the chair, get yourself to the doctor (if you haven't already) and get some
bloodwork done. If you are doing everything right and your bloodwork is
fine consider that maybe something is wrong with your new
plumbing...endoscope to check pouch size and for ulcers and staple line
disruptions. Hang in there! We need to be vigilant about our health.
And, cheers to another decade of improved health!! Take care!
— rinnchris
March 31, 2011
Hello there, Just wanted to tell you that I am only 2 yrs. out and I am
going through the same thing. I have gained 14 lbs. since October but I
know exactly why. I simply have been eating all the wrong way again and
need to get back in control! Maybe we could hook up online and help each
other out. I would love to do that for you, (and for me)!! You can email me
at [email protected] if interested. Who knows, we could help each
other get back on track. Good luck and hope to hear from you!
— mary beauregard
March 31, 2011
I can relate. I am also 10 yrs out 11 in Oct. Today is my 54 bday and I
have gain back almost all the weight. I hold it all in my stomach. I had
open RNY and herniated the incision down the middle of my stomach and I
could never affort to get it fixed properly $10K. I thought my surgeon
originally agreed to fix incision after because I had 2 (8 lb) twins prior
to RNY and my abdomin was really a mess. Depressed and stuck would love to
email support [email protected]
— paulag457
April 1, 2011
I had RNY 10/05/2009 and I have started gaining as well. I have gained
15lbs. I know what my problem is, I can eat junk better than meats/real
food, or protein. I also have stopped going to the gym, but as of last week
I went back. I have been so upset with myself. I went through hell to have
this surgery and after surgery and now to let this happen to myself...I'm
here pen pal. you can email me at [email protected]
— Alice B.
April 1, 2011
sounds like u need a visit to your surgeon ar another one to get a
revision. OR...watch what u r eating...too many of anything will make u
gain. start writing down your intake and u will soon c what is happening
and if u can walk or exercise a little to speed up the metabolism. hope
these thoughts help...been there done this but had serious problems from
original surgery!
jules
— rexysmamma
April 1, 2011
I believe that we all have the fear of regaining our lost weight back. I
am sorry that you are having this in your life. Have you tried to go back
to protein shakes? Start the Phase 1 of the post op diet, or even the pre
post diet? Are you drinking water, vitamin water? It is important to
drink water, tea, etc. Go back to protein only. I am having trouble with
the same 5 lbs, but cannot exercise due to a fall. Take care, Pat
— pcannedy
April 1, 2011
hi! this is a concern for many..I am 3 yrs out..been at goal since 1o
months out and have maintained unitl this past holiday season..gained 7 lbs
and kind of freaked out as i saw i was heading in a direction i didnt' want
to be going. What i did was look at my eating habits..i still journal...so
this was easy for me. Then i went backt o basics. eat small meals, chew to
smitherines, wait minutes between bits and no drinking. upped my exercise
and now i am back to where i want to be. yes only 7 lbs, but i caught it
early. 40 lbs or even more is not impossibke to lose. we all did it once.
try to make sure you get your protein in first with every meal and get
atleast 50 grams a day. cut down on carbs as they tend to make one hungrier
the next day. and feel good about yourslf . A positve attitude is key to
success in any venue in life. You have done a wonderful job so far. Don't
let a little set back ..bring you back to where you don't want to be. One
last thought, you might ask yourself why you are eating (more, or more
often) or whatever the case may be...as the emotional reasons why we are
fat often need to be dealt with again as we mmove on as a thinner person. I
hope this ..any or all of it..is of help to you and others. Have a Blessed
weekend, hugs, kim
— gpcmist
April 7, 2011
hi i am 49 had gastric bypass in 1998 i have regained 37 lbs also within
the last 5 years i'm up to 187 i feel quite disgusted with myself as well i
do not feel full quickly anymore and my hip aches that it hurts to walk so
i do not exercise like i should hoping to move around more once weather
gets better .i'm looking to makes friends to chat with you can e mail me
anytime thanks Laurie
— lauriegrizzard
June 6, 2011
Hello. I too am having the same problem, I had my surgery in 2003. I've
gained 28 pounds. My fear is not so much the weight gain, since I have
been able to lose weight if I stick to the basics. However, I can now eat
a large amount of food, which really scares me. I will be happy to hear
your suggestions. I do know it's a tool and I need to stop eating so much.
— mamita093
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