I agree. You are not alone! I found another website years back LivingAfterWeightlossSurgery, I think it dissolved, anyway, I learned so much on there. I had a 70 lb regain at the time. I too, started at 380, got down to 178, then regain back up to 248. You can do it! I read your profile, you've had a rough go. I feel for you. Hang in there! I just moved back from out of state for 10 months and regained 32.5 lbs. At least I'm catching it in smaller increments, lol. I just joined this group yesterday so look forward to seeing what is going on.

All of the above post are wonderful. I too am struggling after weight loss surgery and it is a great feeling to know you are not alone and there is great advise out there with no negativity.

hi , i had my gb in 2007 sept. so I'm 4+ years postop, plateau at 159 -163 a year ago, happy with that, goal not to go above 170... well last year lots of "excuses" , even though I work at a gym I've crept up to 183. I've decided that I needed to not only go back to the basics but do "something" on a different track to give me new motivation. We are currently having a Physique Challenge at work. It's 12 weeks, diet, weight lifting, bodybuilding show. then at the end either go on to "building muscle more " or maintaining a healthy you. It's a bit pricey, but all the better to make me work harder. I will have to modify the meal plan slightly, but the nutritionist is familiar with post bariatric surgery and she said feel free to ask for any help and she'll include into my program so I succeed. Dont know yet if I'll do the "show" part at the end, but hangy skin and all that's what I'm striving for. I need lots of support to keep me on track it's an hour to 2 (5 -6 days a week, lifting in the gym) then 2 cardio no weights on the off days. Please Please Please LOTS of kicking my butt! thanx...kym (aka madwmn) I'll post my weekly goals.

Hey all!

It's so nice to find that I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Before surgery in 2003 I weighed close to 300 lbs. I got down to 125 by August 2004.
Now? Well. Now I'm at 149 (I've lost 10 lbs since joining MFP in October). I would love to get back to 130.

I am always looking for new friends for support so feel free to add me and we can work this out together.

Amy

You may have gained back a little -- I think everyone will -- but I think you have done a fantastic job over a long period of time. You are a great example for the rest of us.

I remember about 6 months after RNY surgery thinking I wouldn't let myself regain or go back to my old bad habits. HA HA HA HA. I was over 40 years old and more naive than a 5 year old. Getting back on the band wagon and refocusing on those simple things that work is hard. I am a carb junkie. I truly believe I know how a drug addict feels. I no more need a cookie than I do a hole in the head but I'll catch myself standing with the empty cookie bag in my hand and a huge satisfied grin on my face. That cookie in no way contributed to my nutritional needs...but I had to have it.

Anyway...I too have regained after my 2008 RNY. Not all of it. But I've gone from a comfortable 208 back up to feeling quite bloated at nearly 250. I hope to find some kindred spirits among this group and get myself back to a healthier me in 2013.

I too am an 07 bypasser. I have gained back 20 pounds that I'd like to re-loose. Advice, please...do we use the same targets that non-bypassers use? same calorie goals? 1200 ish a day?

This is great advice! Thank you so much for it! I so need to get back on track and am working on it. But I like your advice about posting your meals for the day AHEAD of time and eating every 2 to 3 hours. I had my RNY April 8, 2008 and lost 133 lbs. But got lazy and have gained 20 lbs back. I know it isn't a lot, but I want to get a hold of it before I get back up to the 278 I was when I had surgery. I am looking forward to getting to know you all!

I am so glad to find people who can understand! I had the bypass in 2003 and started at 330. After having 2 kids and going through a divorce I ended back up at 295! I lost 25 a few months ago and gave up after a month of only losing 4 lbs eating 900 cal watching carbs and all. I realized I never fully changed my habits and now that's my goal from here on out. I'd love to find some friends from this group!

It is so good to know there are other people out there struggling with life after bypass re-gain. I started at 290 before my surgery in Dec. 2004 and my lowest was 180 several years ago. I have had several health issues and had micro fracture surgery on my knee last summer and gained back up to 233. I'm just starting my fourth week on MFP and have lost 10 lbs so far. What is more significant to me is that I am, at 55, finally learning to understand my relationship with food and how to change the way I treat it. I cannot believe I have lasted almost a month without sugar, artificial sweeteners, processed foods, beef, pork and carbonated beverages. And I feel like an entirely different person. Even my family is amazed at how different my disposition is. I honestly believe I was loaded with food allergies that worked against whatever good I was doing for myself. Unlike prior diets or post bypass, I am no longer easily irritated and I can look back on my daily food notes and exercise notes and it's like a broken record "another incredible day" or "having a great day today." I'm sure I will eventually hit walls like everyone else but this time, for the first time, I feel like I have the tools to help keep me motivated. I'm on the 1200 and though I work out almost everyday to the tune of about 500 calories, I rarely can eat more than 1400 total or I feel like all I am doing in between work outs is eat. I've been reading that other people eat more and lose more and others who say ignore the net calories and stick to the 1200. Any suggestions? I will be thrilled with a pound or two a week. My long term goal isn't so much to lose an amount of weight but to reduce my BMI to closer to 24 or below. I drink at least 10 glasses of water a day and three cups of green tea so I am becoming intimately close to my bathroom but I don't mind. I am wondering if I should add a bit more protein to my meals because I always end up at zero on protein and still have calories and carbs left each day. Anyone else have this disparity?

I think the next time I to my doctor I am going to get a referral to the dietician and have them look at the percentages I am getting. They may need to be adjusted a bit because I am not ever hungry and always have carbs and fats but run out of protein almost everyday.

Hi! I too am new here. I had RNY in 2007 then a complete hystorectomy 18 months later, my body went through the ringer literally! Was thrown into medical mental paws and have been yo yoing since then. Lowest weight was 175 and into size 12 jeans.

I had foot surgery in Sept 2012 and am still not walking without aids, I do have a recumbent exercise bike which I use daily for at least 30 minutes. I SO miss walking but am thankful I can at least get SOME exercise.

I joined weight watchers but it's so totally different and I have a hard time eating all the "points" on a daily basis. This week I had a discussion with the dietitian on staff at the weight loss clinic where I had my RNY. She tells me I am suppose to eat 1200 calories a day to lose weight, the break down is:150 g carbs, 60 g protein and 40 g fat. I am curious, how are ya'll eating? This seems to go against everything I was taught after I had the surgery. I still practice the no water 30 minutes and after eating. When I saw my surgeon last year he asked me if I was eating 60-80 grams of protein a day.

Also, how has your experience been with this site? The dietitian also told me about this site and said a lot of patients use and like it. I've been tracking for a few days now, they don't allow you to go over or give you a range on your carbs, fats and proteins I've noticed.

I guess I'd like to find out what seems to be working for others. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I had RNY in 2008 and have also gained back some weight! I was not concerned at first, but the last 15 lbs jumped on while I wasn't' looking! I'm getting back on track and this web site is fantastic. The biggest shock I have had is how many calories were in a half a baja wendy's salad! YIKES! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has gained weight. However, I know we can get it back off! I have started exercising like never before. I'm hitting he gym 3-5 times a week and counting the cals!

Good luck to you all!

Kim:flowerforyou:

I was thinking of getting a FitBit myself, waiting on the bracelet one that supposed to come out soon. My starting weight was 336, lowest 210, current 252. I had a ACL replaced and still have issues but I know exactly what you mean about those cookies. Why cant I have 1 and be done...once I have 1 I go into the craving mode and NOTHING relieves it until I have another...and another. I am thinking of going to a hypnotist......SOMETHING has to give. I know these are old patterns I started way early in life....I was a big child, biggest person in the family all my life and was simply told NO and never given a reason, so I became a food hider.....I would sneak it into my room, hide it and when I got upset or down I would retreat and enjoy the stash! I am 40 now, I dont hide food anymore but I sure as hell tell myself "have one you deserve it"...but really why do I? Its crazy, I hope I can figure it out before I get back to 336.