Question:
Has anyone gained weight two years post op?

I'm in a bit of a panic - I've been eating BADLY for the last couple of months. Found out I don't dump and thought I could return to the old ways of eating (which I know I could not and should not). I've gained 15 lbs. - and although some people said I look better and could have standed to gain some weight - I am very conscious of it and feel like I'm losing control. I NEED SOME HELP (Please!) . . .any and all info. you guys can give me to get me back on track would be appreciated. Thank you so much. My downfall is snacking - If you have some suggestions on healthy alternates for snacking that would be great too.    — Suzanne M. (posted on November 10, 2004)

November 10, 2004
I am just over 2 years out. By no means am I a perfect example, but I gotta tell ya - I haul myself on to the scale every single morning, whether I have been good or bad. I haven't gained, but neither have I ever reached my goal. I just keep trying. I think I will have to give up food entirely to get to my goal weight. In the meantime, and am content to have normal labs and feel great!
   — koogy

November 10, 2004
When you are getting the urge to snack, try eating a protein first, like a piece of cheese or a few bites of tuna, or an egg. It will take the edge off your hunger, if not eliminate it all together. If you truly cannot give up snacking, then at least try to make your snacks healthy, high in protein, and low in carbohydrates. One more thing that works for me is to take several gulps of fluid right when I'm craving junk, because I know that I cannot eat anything for at least 30 minutes, and during that time I get control of myself.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 10, 2004
i GAINED ABOUT 10 LBS AND I AM 2 YEARS OUT. WENT BACK TO SIX SMALL MEALS A DAY AND LOST IT ALL. YOU CAN DO IT TOO.I COUNT PROTEIN SHAKES AS A MEAL CUT DOWN ON CARBS. GOOD LUCK. PAULETTE
   — Paulette G.

November 10, 2004
I'm 3 years out and I've gained about 7 pounds. I'm trying to take it off. It's better to realize it NOW when it's not a 50 pound weight gain. Watch your calories and exercise and it will come off.
   — Patty H.

November 10, 2004
Don't be too hard on yourself. I am 2 1/2 years post-op and find myself fighting the same old demons also. But the difference now is I am in control of the situation and I have the tools to fight back against the grazing and cravings. I get on the scales at least every other day to keep myself in check. I also attend my support group faithfully every month, this has been a lifesaver for me. I think this it is so important to keep contact with your peers and I need the support to keep me on the right track.
   — woods2104

November 11, 2004
I am 2 yrs and 1 mo. out and am having the same problems. With me - it's sweets (chocolate, cookies, all the stuff the girls bring to work). I've gained 14 pounds over the past 3-4 mos. After some serious analyzing as to why I might me doing this to myself after I've come so far, I realized I've been under A LOT of stress lately from my job. I bought some CortiSlim and started taking it Monday. Since then, I've not had a craving for anything bad at all. I don't feel so stressed out either. I've eaten more protein than usual too (back to cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.) And when I have wanted something sweet, I've been sensible. I reach for one of those 10-calorie sugar-free jello cups. I've lost two pounds since I started this Monday and I'm gonna keep it up. And it's been easy! Your pouch is a tool - and a good one. Now we have the ability to stop these crazy things from happening whereas before surgery, we didn't have the willpower. After all we've gone through, it's just silly to gain any of the weight back. There's always healthy choices for us to make in our meals and snacks, we just need to make them. Hang in there! You can do it too! -- Pam
   — pjnick

November 11, 2004
This must be the two year challenge. I am experiencing the same thing only so far I am 'getting away with it'. My weight is stable no matter what I eat. I know this is temporary and the pounds will come but I feel like I am eating and thinking like the old fat girl. The depression and bad feeling comes with the increased carbs but I just am not getting a handle on it either. This site helps motivate me to do better. I Which we had an easier answer, sure was nice when I wasn't hungry for the first year. I try to remind myself to think like a thin person, sometimes this helps, sometimes I just need a good swift kick. RNY 11/02 300/140 at goal
   — cathy G.

November 11, 2004
HELP! is right I am a year and a half post op and so far gained 18 pounds after losing 100 pounds. and my old eating habits are back unfortunately. I am drinking up to 8 -10 cans of reg coke per day occasionaly more. eating candy and other sweets also. I eat all day long. I am very worried and don't know what to do.
   — Daniel B.

November 11, 2004
Because we CAN regain every SINGLE pound, I need to send you to the Grad list. Many have fought AND won the 2 yr wall and 3 yr wall battles. But we need to do these things together. Never easy, as in EASY, but less hard is always better, right? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG....... I'm 10 yrs out, very distal, and not bullet proof. If I mess around with sugar, I WEAR the sugar on my exterior. It's a very simple concept and I'm not fond of it, but there it is.
   — vitalady

November 11, 2004
Remember the surgery is just a diet tool. I would join a support group. Have you been exercising? Very important to get the engine goig. Any time you want to eat a snack, make yourself have a glass of water first. Say to yourself, if I want that snack I must have a glass of water first. Wait 20 min. after and see if you still want that snack. Also, clean out your house of those bad snacks. If you are going to snack eat veggies! Remember... you have to wait 1/2 before you eat, which means you have to wait before you eat! Good luck.
   — Linda R.

November 12, 2004
I am two years out now. Over the summer I gained about ten pounds. Started at 265 ish and my lowest was 142. I went up to about 152. I still felt great but my pants were tight, especially when I sat down, we all know what that feels like. I don't know what made me give myself a shake, I just didn't like the old feelings creeping back, not wanting to tuck my shirt in, you know all the stuff! I stopped the snacking cold turkey, drank more and within two weeks I am down to 143. I feel good again, clothes feel good. And, even if I say it myself I look good. Get the old pictures out, remember how you felt back then. Not looking forward to the holidays! Food food food! Good luck everyone.
   — Tinadelve

November 12, 2004
Most people regain 10 - 40 lbs during this time. It comes off with exercise.
   — mrsmyranow

November 12, 2004
I'll be 2 years out end of January and so far I have been able to maintain my weight, no matter what I eat. However, saying that, I do weigh every single day, and I will gain a pound or two then freak out and start eating right and it comes back off. I will not let it get past a few pounds before I'm scared straight again. I see this is going to be something I will need to do forever, or I will put the weight back on. Weighing everyday or every other day, can help you to keep track of things and realize you are not invincible as far as eating, because at this point, I sort of think I am. I do learn though, over and over again, that after a few days of indulging too much, that my scale reflects it. I almost feel like I'm testing it out.
   — Dee ,.

November 18, 2004
I have. Would you like to share ways on how we can "get back on track"?
   — yourdivaness

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