Gaining Weight

[Lorri Barnes]

Hello everyone. New to this and first time posting. I am almost 13 years out. I was 436 pounds on the day of my surgery. Got down to 140. I was not comfortable at that weight. I had some real self esteem issues. Anyway, over the past couple of years I have gained back 90 pounds. I am 229 as of today. Anyone else experience anything like this?

 

[dancinbr]

Hello everyone. New to this and first time posting. I am almost 13 years out. I was 436 pounds on the day of my surgery. Got down to 140. I was not comfortable at that weight. I had some real self esteem issues. Anyway, over the past couple of years I have gained back 90 pounds. I am 229 as of today. Anyone else experience anything like this?

Wow 13 years, congratulations.

I am post op 3+ years. I have gained 15. I am not allowing it to go any higher.

Don't let it slip away on you. You worked so hard.

Try to get back to a support group.

This is so important.

I still communicate with my weight watchers group who cheers me on

I haven't made a monthly at my support group lately, but I am getting ready to go back to that as well.

See your doctor.

Don't let it slip away on you.

Best wishes,

Ralph

 

[Wendy McDermott]

Hello everyone. New to this and first time posting. I am almost 13 years out. I was 436 pounds on the day of my surgery. Got down to 140. I was not comfortable at that weight. I had some real self esteem issues. Anyway, over the past couple of years I have gained back 90 pounds. I am 229 as of today. Anyone else experience anything like this?

Hi Lorri - I am 2 1/2 years post bypass and I have had a very hard time taking weight off, let alone regaining some. I started out at 443 and am now 336, a very disappointing number when I had expected to lose so much more. I have slowly started to regain weight as well, and feel frightened and alone. I find myself eating emotionally, which was my tendency before surgery, and although I seem to be aware of this negative behavior I am unable (or unwilling) to stop it. I am also concerned that I have restretched my stomach to pre-surgery size, making it possible to eat enough to sustain significant weight gain. It's nice to know that I am not all by myself in battling this phenomenon.

 

[Lorri Barnes]

Hi Lorri - I am 2 1/2 years post bypass and I have had a very hard time taking weight off, let alone regaining some. I started out at 443 and am now 336, a very disappointing number when I had expected to lose so much more. I have slowly started to regain weight as well, and feel frightened and alone. I find myself eating emotionally, which was my tendency before surgery, and although I seem to be aware of this negative behavior I am unable (or unwilling) to stop it. I am also concerned that I have restretched my stomach to pre-surgery size, making it possible to eat enough to sustain significant weight gain. It's nice to know that I am not all by myself in battling this phenomenon.

You are not alone. I am also a stress eater and I find myself doing nothing but eating lately. A lot of stress going on in my life right now and I just eat constantly just for the sake of eating. I am maintaining my 220-230 weight, because even though I eat constantly, I still can only eat small portions. And I cannot do sweets at all, they upset my stomach still, so that is a good thing for me I guess. I want to get back down under 200 just not sure how to do it.

 

[Anniekg]

I am 10 years post lap band. My goal was 130 from 217. I got down to 131. I will never forget being in the doctors office feeling like a failure because I was not at 131. Today I am sitting close to what I started at. I believe food is an addiction for me. I now have to somehow pull myself up and start all over again. I guess my lesson in this is to not allow old habits to creep in.

 

[Lynda]

Hello everyone. New to this and first time posting. I am almost 13 years out. I was 436 pounds on the day of my surgery. Got down to 140. I was not comfortable at that weight. I had some real self esteem issues. Anyway, over the past couple of years I have gained back 90 pounds. I am 229 as of today. Anyone else experience anything like this?

I am 17 years out and originally lost 110 pounds and now have gained back about 50! I have tried eating right and not getting any where. I finally found out I am not getting any where near enough protein. I have just been struggling to get it up to 60 grams a day and found out that is just to maintain. For me I need between 60 and 110 grams a day. I have lost all my muscle mass and I am in a lot of pain. So now on to the recommended protein shakes from the hospital and counting all my protein! So hopefully that will be the trick and long as my body doesn't think it is starving maybe I will be able to lose and get rid of the Pain. Hope this helps you too!

 

[Kathy Rabar]

Wow 13 years, congratulations.

I am post op 3+ years. I have gained 15. I am not allowing it to go any higher.

Don't let it slip away on you. You worked so hard.

Try to get back to a support group.

This is so important.

I still communicate with my weight watchers group who cheers me on

I haven't made a monthly at my support group lately, but I am getting ready to go back to that as well.

See your doctor.

Don't let it slip away on you.

Best wishes,

Ralph

HELP!! I am 1 year out this month. I have completely lost my way. I'm caving to cravings, probably not getting enough of any of the requirements, gaining weight, and I'm totally in a panic!! I had this surgery because I am diabetic. I only had about 90lbs to lose. I never reached my goal of 130 and never was able to get off my insulin. I have a 1 year follow up with dr. but i know he's going to say look what you've done and scold me. The weird thing is I had the Rouen. After surgery I never had pain. Was able to eat anything with no repercussions. I never even felt like I had the surgery. This makes it harder for me to stay on diet. Can anyone offer any ideas? Just do it doesn't help me.

 

[Pixx]

HELP!! I am 1 year out this month. I have completely lost my way. I'm caving to cravings, probably not getting enough of any of the requirements, gaining weight, and I'm totally in a panic!! I had this surgery because I am diabetic. I only had about 90lbs to lose. I never reached my goal of 130 and never was able to get off my insulin. I have a 1 year follow up with dr. but i know he's going to say look what you've done and scold me. The weird thing is I had the Rouen. After surgery I never had pain. Was able to eat anything with no repercussions. I never even felt like I had the surgery. This makes it harder for me to stay on diet. Can anyone offer any ideas? Just do it doesn't help me.

There aren't any miracle overnight fixes of course, so the scolding from the doc will probably happen. I would discuss with the doc during your visit how nothing seemed to have changed after the surgery, the tool you paid for isn't working. The doc should be looking to find a solution. Beyond that, if you are sincerely looking for a way to reach goal and get back on track I suggest starting back from square one. Refocus on the requirements and know your goals. RnY - 80-100 grams of protein a day, 64oz or more of water and don't forget the vitamins/calcium/iron/B12. Reset your tummy by returning to the liquid diet work your way back into regular food with proper portion control. There are sugar free ways to do this yet still have things taste good to where you can stick with it. Find those alternatives and embrace them as a new lifestyle, not just a bump in the road. Know that it will be hard but you can do it! There is a ton of support here if you need it to help you through the process.

 

[DeeVee]

Hello everyone. New to this and first time posting. I am almost 13 years out. I was 436 pounds on the day of my surgery. Got down to 140. I was not comfortable at that weight. I had some real self esteem issues. Anyway, over the past couple of years I have gained back 90 pounds. I am 229 as of today. Anyone else experience anything like this?

I had mine 5 years ago and I have gained several pounds, gotten divorced and remarried, changed carreers twice and now I feel out of control. I have to take back control and discipline myself and love myself again but is is so very hard!

 

[Tracy Lindenmuth]

I am one year out, I do find myself slipping but I am so close to my goal, I can't let this happen, I will reach my goal with the help of everyone here, I Will Reach My Goal And Hold On For Dear Life

 

[ConnieP]

Hi! I’m 7 1/2 years since my bypass surgery. My beginning weight was 297, I had asthma, high blood pressure, A1c was 12.9, and I was headed into kidney failure. I had my Roux N Y bypass on 9/3/2010. I lost 159 pounds and got down to 140. I have recently gained 9-10 pounds and I refuse to let my body take over again.
Now, I need a refresher with the nutrition and supplements. I too am a little discouraged because my body simply stopped losing weight.
I’m looking for help, and trying to remember what the nutritionist said about how to eat. 1. Protein is a must and the base of the diet
2. If I’m still not satisfied with the protein, eat veggies (raw or steamed)
3. fruit in moderation

WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER
I want to reach my final goal of 125 pounds.
So hang in ther, don’t give up!

 

[Tracy Lindenmuth]

Hi! I’m 7 1/2 years since my bypass surgery. My beginning weight was 297, I had asthma, high blood pressure, A1c was 12.9, and I was headed into kidney failure. I had my Roux N Y bypass on 9/3/2010. I lost 159 pounds and got down to 140. I have recently gained 9-10 pounds and I refuse to let my body take over again.
Now, I need a refresher with the nutrition and supplements. I too am a little discouraged because my body simply stopped losing weight.
I’m looking for help, and trying to remember what the nutritionist said about how to eat. 1. Protein is a must and the base of the diet
2. If I’m still not satisfied with the protein, eat veggies (raw or steamed)
3. fruit in moderation

WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER
I want to reach my final goal of 125 pounds.
So hang in ther, don’t give up!

I have not given up, I am slowly taking the weight off, but it is a slippery slope but still trying my goal is 135, so close I can taste it