10 Years Later ( How Do You Maintain the Weight Loss)

tosha250

I had gastric bypass surgery in 2003 I have gain most of the weight back. In the last few years I have been working to lose the weight. I started at 261 lbs in 2002. I was down to 163 lbs and now I am at 225. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to get the weight back down?

lissaeve124

Hi. I am struggling with this as well. Had surgery in 2009, lost 100lbs and have put 50lbs back on. Im not sure why this is happening to us and Id love to know the best ways for folks with our bodies to lose this weight!

Thanks for posting.

dawnfivetwelve

I'm in the same boat. Have gained back 40

melissashea68

I also had RNY in 2003. I started at 380 and lost down to 199. I found out I was pregnant at 17 months post-op. I gained back up to 240 and stayed there until recently. I have had 3 children since, lost the weight and stayed at 240. After my youngest, I had the Implanon birth control put in. I gained 50 lbs in 6 months!! I have since had it removed and have managed to lose back down to 279. Ugh. But it is HARD to lose now! I don't know what plan to follow, as most info is for post-ops in the first year. It is another game 13 years out.

murphyraven

I think tracking your food is a good start. That way you can really see where the calories are coming from and the nutritional breakdown and make adjustments from there. Focus on protein and water, add more vegetables, stay away from processed carbs and added sugar.

Calorie amounts are a very personal choice, but I wouldn't go under 1200 a day. There are many BMR and TDEE calculators that could help. I would say cut about 500 calories from your daily TDEE and try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Even just walking can help!

Some folks swear by the 5 day pouch test to somewhat reset the feeling of restriction from your surgery and break the sugar craving cycle. Remember when eating a meal to try and eat dense protein first to help feel full faster. If you need to snack make sure its not mindless snacking and a purposeful healthy snack that will help stave off hunger until your next meal. Typically I aim for snacks to be 100-150 calories and protein rich. Hydration is also very important and taking your vitamins.

lissaeve124

I am super curious about the pouch test. Anyone want to do it together?

I agree, I don't feel like there are tons of resources for folks 5+ years out.

annglenn

What is dense protein murphyraven?

boomerkae

annglenn wrote: »

What is dense protein murphyraven?

Think meats and cheeses; not sliders or carby foods. 2-3oz of chicken or lean steak will stay with you longer than yogurt, mac n cheese etc. Some don't find shakes sit long (keeping you full) in comparison to dense protein.

annglenn

Thanks

boomerkae wrote: »

annglenn wrote: »

What is dense protein murphyraven?

julieandmaddy

I just had a meeting with my surgeon yesterday to help me get back on track. I had RNY in 2002, lost over 140 pounds and was happy to maintain at about 120 for several years. The last couple of years, jobs, kids and life have been allowed to take over. I have gained about 12 pounds that HAVE to come off before it gets any worse. I also have been non compliant with my vitamin intake and it is showing in my lab work. SO, this week, I have been tracking my food intake and I ordered the vitamins that he suggested yesterday. I do not have a choice, if I want to live and be healthy, I have got to get back on track. My surgeon gave me a meal plan, aiming at 1000-1100 calories a day and 60-80 grams of protein. No snacks, drink 64 ounces of water and TAKE MY VITAMINS. I know 12 pounds seems like so little, but in my head, it might as well be a whole ton.

NicoleL874

@julieandmaddy 12 pounds IS a whole ton. No one's struggle is greater than anyone else's. You've come a long way and maintaining what you have is huge. You can get back on track and thank you for sharing your story. I'm not even seven months out, it helps reality set in to see posts like yours...so far post-op, and so much maintained. The struggles are important and kudos to you for getting the help you needed and not letting yourself spiral.

jen82cook

I had gastric bypass in 2007 was almost 300 pounds and 5 ft I lost over 170 pounds last two years iv gained 40 pounds went to my gastrointestinal doctor and I had hardly any b12 or iron in my body been getting shots on daily bases and I had 5 rounds of iron infusion. Seems to really help me get on track. Now I got my energy back see if I can lose this weight again

cabennett99

Getting back on track is exactly right! You probably know what to do. It's not easy, but you know you can do it!