Question:
what can I do to get back on track?????????

I am four months post op, I have noticed that I can eat more now than before and have been doing so, I feel alot is because of the things going on in my life, but thats no excuse, just need some support on how to get back in to control, havent lost a pound in 5 weeks!    — laurie D. (posted on November 5, 2003)

November 5, 2003
Laurie, you will notice that every few months, you will be able to eat more volume and that is normal as our pouches stretch the way they should. Theres a difference between eating a few more ounces at a meal and grazing, which is small amounts all day long, usually of not so good for you foods. Not losing in 5 weeks is not unusual for some, and you are certainly not thru losing yet. However, to ensure that you are on track, check the basics: not drinking with or right after meals, getting in enough protein at meals, eating lo carb and lo or no sugar, watch the snacking (plan your snacks into your daily diet), lots of water and EXERCISE. If you are following these, then your plateau will eventually move.
   — Cindy R.

November 5, 2003
Dear Laurie, I had my surgery on 6/3/03 and have lost 83 pounds. You will be able to eat more the further away from your date you get. Try to turn to excercise when you feel stressed about "life". I bought a pilates 20 minute work-out and try to do that when I feel I want to open the fridge or snack cabinet. We tend to forget that we got this way over a period of years, and it takes time to get it off. In the meantime we need to work on the emotional attachment to food....and since you can see there is a problem that is half the battle. I have done so much soul serching on this journey...it has helped me alot!! Also plateaus happen as our bodies start to adjust to a new metabolism and all the changes. That sometimes can cause some unnecessary eating because we are afraid that this is all we can lose. Mix things up a bit. I found upping my cardio workout and lowering my carb intake helps alot. Good Luck to you and feel free to E-mail if you need any help.
   — Dana G.