Question:
I need help

I had surgery Feb 2003. I am doing terrible I can eat large portions of food and I started eating junk food. Please I need help getting back on the right track is it too late????    — Sharon V. (posted on November 25, 2005)

November 25, 2005
Has surgery same time and have gained 25 pounds and eat very large portions also. Stick to protein and lots of water excersise. The pounds will come off. Good luck
   — mamita093

November 25, 2005
It's never too late. I find myself in the same boat right now and have been fighting and fluctuating w/ the same 15lbs since last Christmas. I need motivation too. I'm allowing some stuff because of the holidays...other than that I'm going to re-read my pre-op paperwork and get back to the basics...protein, water and exercise. I've really overdone it with the sugar and carbs lately. I'm on Yahoo if you want a diet buddy. boonikki29...bye
   — boonikki29

November 25, 2005
Hi, the fact that you are aware of what you are doing, is a start. First of all, there are a few habits that may be interferring with your eating. Are you drinking while you are eating? It's not a good idea, makes you able to eat more. Are you eating protein first? This will fill you up faster. Are you eating slowly and chewing well? Secondly, there are always many personal issues that cause us to eat more than we should. Maybe you need to examine your life and address some issues. Also, we can stretch our pouch but I am not sure that is your problem. We can't cure your issues, but we are here to support you as you investigate your life. Huuuugsss Paula
   — shoutjoy

November 26, 2005
There are three potential causes of weight gain as you describe. The first is that you are not following a good diet routine. Remember, surgery by itself is not as sucessful as surgery with good diet and exercise habits. There might also be an anatomical explanation. Either the pouch has enlarged, or the outlet to the small intestine has become to large. All of these problems can easily be investigated by seeing your surgeon. A good diet and weight loss history supplemented as needed with an upper GI study or endoscopy should get to the bottom of the problem. -M.Brackman, MD
   — Dr. Brackman

November 26, 2005
It is never too late-you recognize there is a problem now work on the solution. I am 5 years out and my weight fluctuates around a 20 lbs high/low. I used to get so worried about it that I would eat because I was nervous and I was nervous because I started eating ..so it set up this cycle but I just tried to relax,slow down and do what I knew I was suppose to. I know one gentleman who had the surgery and regained all his weight plus more so I keep that as a caution in the back of my mind. Just take it slowly and get back on the path, the biggest step is what you have already done-look for help!
   — ppane35

November 26, 2005
Sharon, you already know the answer to your won question! You have to eat small portions, eat mostly protein, and exercise.
   — Novashannon

November 27, 2005
Hi Sharon. I had my surgery 7/2003. I have lost over 100 lbs so far. I fell into the same trap as you did. Thinking that I could eat anything and I wouldn't gain. WRONG !! Well, I found a software that has really kept me on track along with the wonderful people in this group. They are so helpful. You can go to the following web page and they will let you try it for 15 days free to see if you like it[www.dietpower.com]. I fell in love with it and everyday I learn something new on how to improve my diet. I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me. You can write me at [email protected] any time. Mary
   — birdlady4