2 years and gaining
KyriaCathy
Posts: 44 Member
Taboo topic for WLS forums but, a word to the wise, it is possible to slip back into old habits, and regain the weight!
History: November 2013, 300 lbs, sleeved, lost 120 lbs in 9 months, held steady another 6 months, then over the course of the next 6 months gained 40 pounds back!
On the road to re-losing the gain but it's harder now. And let me tell you, the shame is HUGE!
I know how to lose weight, I've done it many times. This time I need to teach myself how to maintain.
I know all the cliques. . . "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle," "nothing tastes as good as thin feels," "you have work on the inside in order to fix the outside," etc etc
Just sharing so newbies will really pay attention.…this is just the beginning, WLS is a tool, NOT the solution. Success depends on hard work, determination, never getting complacent and REALLY learning to live and eat differently.
Surround yourself with long term supporters and never give up! IT WON'T BE EASY BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT!
History: November 2013, 300 lbs, sleeved, lost 120 lbs in 9 months, held steady another 6 months, then over the course of the next 6 months gained 40 pounds back!
On the road to re-losing the gain but it's harder now. And let me tell you, the shame is HUGE!
I know how to lose weight, I've done it many times. This time I need to teach myself how to maintain.
I know all the cliques. . . "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle," "nothing tastes as good as thin feels," "you have work on the inside in order to fix the outside," etc etc
Just sharing so newbies will really pay attention.…this is just the beginning, WLS is a tool, NOT the solution. Success depends on hard work, determination, never getting complacent and REALLY learning to live and eat differently.
Surround yourself with long term supporters and never give up! IT WON'T BE EASY BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT!
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Yes. So filled with yes.0
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Welcome! And thank you so much for the benefit of your experience. It never hurts to remind us all that we have to maintain the mindset in order to succeed.0
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That's why I'm here, too. Started at 290, dropped to 170, then gained about 10 lbs a year over a five-year period. The gaining was for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it was choosing unhealthy foods. Sometimes it was eating too much. Other times, I was exercising heavily and it increased my appetite and I felt I could eat whatever I wanted, like pancakes, regularly. Despite having RNY seven years ago, I still find that I eat small portions so I am hopeful this surgery is still a tool that will work for me as long as I make the right choices. We'll see!0
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Welcome, and best of luck!0
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Not taboo at all! We "know" how hard it will be to so this going forward, but is so valuable to hear real stories of the post surgery reality. Welcome, pull up a chair and feed off of the newly surgeried energy as you get back on track!0
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Yes you are so right about how easy it is to gain! I'll be 3 years post RNY on 9/27/15 and over the last year I've seen about 5-7 pounds return. I tend to "forget" all too often that my stomach is small and want to "push it" because it's only one more bite, or wow this tastes good! Fighting like heck to get to get the 5 pounds back off.0
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Thank you for sharing0
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I think we all understand - reframing our relationship with food will be a lifelong battle.0
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I am right here with you, working on losing some regain and getting to goal. Thanks for sharing!!!0
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Not taboo at all. I'm less than 3 months out, and feel it's really important to hear from the veterans about the reality of life after the honeymoon period. Thank you for your honesty, and for taking the time to post your experiences. Best of luck as you work to achieve your next goal!!0
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Thank you so much for sharing! Not taboo, the value of this group is learning from each other. As I head into maintenance, I'm keenly aware of the gift I've been given and the need to stay focused and mindful. I am all ears when it comes from learning from you veterans.0
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