Question:
how do you regained most of the weight back after a rny?
i had a RNY 3-11-08 i been reading on here some people have lost over 200 hundred pounds and then gain it back how does that happen if you had a RNY? should i be worry? — oldpepsilady (posted on April 19, 2008)
April 19, 2008
It happens becuase most do not truly make a lifestyle change in the food
and quanity that you eat. If you can do that, and keep up with your
exercising, you should do fine.
— Ewa C.
April 19, 2008
I agree with the above poster. I knew going in that I would NEVER have
concentrated sweets again. No more Coke. No more birthday cakes. Not
even a taste. I just can NOT do it. It is the slippery slope that I will
NOT stand on the edge of. The RNY and the resulting hormone changes gave
me the ability to do it as they took away the sugar cravings. Some people
have small amounts of different things and do OK; some don't as you can see
posted on the boards. I read one post of a lady 9 months out who could eat
an entire subway sandwich. (I couldn't eat that volume BEFORE the
surgery...) Food addiction is the same as ANY other addiction; treatment
is there, but it will not work for 100% of the population who receive it.
— MAG
April 19, 2008
well i'm almost a year out and am below my goal weight and still
dropping...i never ate sugary things before but now i constantly crave it!
(especially chocolate) but the white stuff like rice and pasta i don't
crave anymore...(i use to be a junkie) i can eat a 6 in subway grinder
(very slowly) i don't deprive myself of anything i crave because that is
the way i feel i will fail...the key is moderation....and exercise your ass
off doesn't hurt either....i keep my metabolism revved up constanly....i do
circuit training for an hour 4x a week and walk 27 miles a week and try to
eat every 3 hours..just keep a food and activity log (i do calorie
counter.com) and it will keep you in line...good luck!
— lizzie42
April 20, 2008
I am only 3.5 months out of RNY and can't speak from experience but from
what I understand you have a 2 year grace period where you have the smal
pouch and you are not truly hungry (other than head hunger) But, as
previous posters have said, you need to make the changes permanent - not
rely on the restriction. If you are not dilligent you will gradually dtreth
out your pouch, quit your exercising and start consuming too many carbs. So
the answer is yes, you should worry. Maybe worry isn't the right word but
you do have to accept that these are rules for life.
— jannmyers
April 20, 2008
RNY is ONLY a tool to help with weight loss. The surgery does most of the
initial work for you. But you still have to think about what you eat,
portion control, types of foods, enough protein, enough water, exercise,
etc. You should try to practice the protocol set by your surgeon as long as
you can. What happens to many who gain weight is that they begin eating
too much, stop exercising, etc.
— Dave Chambers
April 20, 2008
One answer to your question is that the stomach, while after surgery is a
small pouch...will indeed stretch. That's why we have to be diligent to
not abuse this tool. Our stomachs are made with tissue that will stretch
to a very large capacity. Know what amount (maximum) you should be eating,
and try to stay within those guidelines. I have over-eaten before, and it
is a terrible feeling. Get to know your body, it's amazing how it will
tell you "Stop" if you just pay attention. After doing that
often enough, it should become habit. You'll know the proper amt to eat
and when to stop. :)
— Lisa S.
April 20, 2008
While I agree with all of the above, there could also be a physical reason.
In my case I had a fistula and staple line disruption causing me to feel
hungry all the time. I gained back nearly 50 of the 150 I had last over a
period of 5 years. I had a revision on 12/31 and have lost 35 pounds since.
— Tawnda C.
April 20, 2008
back to eating high calorie high sugar high carb foods and drinking soda
and not paying attention to what you eat and not exercising -- just back
into the habits that got you there in the first place -- if you follow the
guidelines and change your way of eating and thinking then you will be fine
:)
— RCassety
April 20, 2008
Kathy,
It is my firm belief that if people do not commit to making changes in
lifestyle FOR LIFE that nothing will be permanent.
WLS is only about 10% of the deal, the other is dealing with our emotional
issues around food. Taking responsibility for the problem, admitting that
we have an addiction and have done this to ourselves is the first step.
Pretty heavy stuff. Identifying triggers, exchanging habits, and
developing healthy coping mechanisms to life's stressors will help us in
the long run.
Life is hard and we will always have stress. It's how we choose to deal
with these other than run to food like we always have is key to long term
success.
Also, if you do have a set back, realizing it quickly, getting back on
track and moving forward are also very important. We can't change what we
did yesterday, but we can focus on today and the future and keep working
toward our goals. Be sure to elist as much support as you can- family,
friends, support groups, etc.
Good luck to you,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
April 20, 2008
Bariatric surgery is just one of the steps along the way to losing weight
and KEEPING IT OFF, albeit a major step. An even more important step is
your change in attitude about what is more important to you -- your food or
your health. follow the "rules" set out for you and you need not
"worry". Push the envelope instead and you will find yourself
back to your original weight and wondering, "How did this happen to
ME?"
— [Deactivated Member]
April 20, 2008
People learn that they can go back to eating some of the foods they
originally could not eat after surgery. Like fast foods, soda, and much
more carbohydrates than normal. I gained back 40 pounds and went back on my
diet and stayed with the foods I was able to eat after surgery. It was a
success! I lost my 40 I gained and 14 more pounds.
— nascar_angel_3_2003
April 21, 2008
Looks like you got the answer...People go back to eating the way they did
pre op and don't follow the pouch rules...They find that softer foods
"slide easier" and crackers and pretzels make a nice easy on the
belly slushy mess that pleases the intestine bacteria (Their favorite to
much on) Dense protein is skipped and that what keeps you fuller faster and
longer...But it's the hardest to stomach and process...Then some do eat
dense meats...but drink too soon and wash away the fullness! Some forget
to stop eating and begin eating to much...There are many combinations of
ignoring how you are supposed to eat...and sugar and white carbs are
another downfall. You can't allow these things back into your diet on a
regular basis. It's so easy later, to go backwards...and that is the
problem...Just don't start old habits and keep exercising and taking your
vits and protein supps...and drinking plenty of water...
— .Anita R.
April 21, 2008
IF you do not use the books and use the recommended nutritional guides
lines, vitamin regimes, and exercise accordingly. If you go back to your
regular life style pre-op, you will regain and gain more weight. Most of
all just follow the post-op guide lines and at least use a post-WLS
magazine or book if you do not get the information from your medical
provider. WLS is not a cure... just a tool. If you cheat with food your
body will tell on you... always.
— sor09
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