Go back to the pre-surgery basics. High-protein, low carb. Deli meats, Greek yogurt, and low fat cheeses FTW, as well as protein shakes. I've heard of people doing a "pouch test" and it giving good resultshttp://coloradobariatric.com/5-day-pouch-test/ . The grazing has come back for me as well, but I'm trying hard to log everything and hold myself accountable.

I know you can do this, you just have to get back to the basics of what was helping you lose in the first place.

I am over two years out, I have been struggling a bit. The grazing has come back for me too. I have been doing exactly what anbrdr suggests. I am doing the 5 day pouch test this week, and getting back to basics. I also just don't keep things around that are "grazeable" or are problems for me. I have upped my physical activity, and I try to keep myself busy. I started crocheting and making jewelry, and when my hands and brain are busy, I don't even think about grazing or food as much. We only have surgery once, but we have to constantly regroup, rethink our strategy, and go through some trial and error to see what works. This is when the work really starts and we have to be constantly mindful.

I brought this up to my NUT, and she said that snacking is fine, as long as it fits in with the daily goals, carrots and other low starch veggies, turkey pepperoni slices, dried edamame, etc. a lot of these things can curb the boredom chewing, and so does making sure you stay well-hydrated.

I am so glad to see that others have posted on this topic that it is a struggle after the honeymoon period and that you need to be very careful. I got Fat in my life because of bad habits and even with the weight loss the bad habits will come out. I have invested a lot more time and energy into making better decisions, but it is still a struggle and you can fall off the "Wagon" but it is one day at a time. I really hope there are "Newbies" out there that are reading this post and realize not to take the "easy" weight loss for granted because it will become a struggle. Your body is an amazing machine and just because you tricked it once, it will regulate itself to whatever you hand it.

I hope that those that have had WLS over a year ago post and advise what has worked for them and has been successful for them.

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I am so glad to see that others have posted on this topic that it is a struggle after the honeymoon period and that you need to be very careful. I got Fat in my life because of bad habits and even with the weight loss the bad habits will come out. I have invested a lot more time and energy into making better decisions, but it is still a struggle and you can fall off the "Wagon" but it is one day at a time. I really hope there are "Newbies" out there that are reading this post and realize not to take the "easy" weight loss for granted because it will become a struggle. Your body is an amazing machine and just because you tricked it once, it will regulate itself to whatever you hand it.

I hope that those that have had WLS over a year ago post and advise what has worked for them and has been successful for them.

OK, so I'm just about 17 months out, so I'm by no means a "veteran". Nor am I putting myself out there as some kind of WLS superstar. My number one piece of advise is to plan ahead. I need to l know what I'm eating for the day so I can plan it out, log it here and make any necessary changes if my planned menu doesn't fit my needs. If I'm going to be out and about, I make sure I have a protein bar or jerky or something so I don't hit the drive -thru somewhere.

Listen, I've come to the realization that I will always be a fat kid on the inside no matter what I look like on the outside. Some days (most days) are better than others, but on my weak days I struggle mightily with head hunger and cravings. I'm usually victorious, but if I fall off the wagon and overindulge, I own it, LOG IT, and move on.

Hello WLS Veterans, I would really like to see everyone past the honeymoon stage and now struggling Dialogue to continue. I have to stop beating myself up about the regain and start to focus on 2016 a new year, and a new attitude to lose what I regained and go back to the basics. I am going to do the pre diet test of the protein drinks for breakfast, lunch and snacks, and then a healthy protein and vegetable dinner for 2 weeks to get back on track. I did it once and it wasn't that hard because I had the goal of surgery ahead of me. I often see remarkable weight loss numbers from people prior to the surgery and wonder if because the goal of the surgery is there does this make it easier? Why could we not do it without the goal of surgery ahead of us? Post surgery over a Year needs just as much if not MORE support than the pre and new surgery. People who know that I had the surgery look at me and see that I have regained some of the weight and I can see the disappointment or the judgment in their eyes. I swore to myself that I would lose the weight and never go back, but did not expect the same struggles I had prior to surgery would remain in my life. I look in the mirror and see my own disappointment and judgment of myself looking back and see failure. Good Luck to ME in 2016!

I'm starting the snacking. That was something specifically forbidden by my doctor. I know I need to get a grip, too. So I started today with a protein shake breakfast and lunch. That's going to be my plan for a while. Meanwhile, I'm not doing well with getting my water in. So, no nibbling and water, water, water. Let's see how long I can do it.

I am just shy of 10 years out (RNY) and have maintained 110+ loss ( I have about 10-15 to go to TRULY be at my goal weight) but am satisfied with my maintenance for sure. I will say part of my success is d/t my amazing surgeon/staff support. In the first, I'd say 5 years, I went to support groups, I asked questions and most importantly I stuck to the plan. Only at year 8 did I have a taste of soda (big mistake). I had been drinking some diet coke on/off for about a year and half and then just reminded myself (I'm losing quality intake here b/c I am so full from the carbonation) so I quit that as well almost 6 months ago. Not to say it is easy maintaining, bc yes, everything I eat I think about in a different way. But I have ultimately changed how my MIND works, to successfully change how my BODY has worked. I think of dinner as a time to catch up with family or friends, enjoy a BITE of a new food or to celebrate something, but the FOOD ITSELF is never the celebration. I consistently remind myself of the golden rules (at least from my dr) protein, protein, protein, water intake. Along with of course moving my body and watching sugar etc. I try to avoid protein shakes as a reliable source, rather I do have a protein shake after working out for that extra boost. Remember, specifically for RNY I suppose, that when you drink your calories, you'll still be hungry. I snack as well, but have them pre-planned the night before. Apple slices with a pc of cheese & 1tbs peanut butte or PB2, a pc of low fat string cheese rolled in some deli ham. Those type of things. You all CAN DO THIS!!! Its really a mental game sometimes more than a physical game. on the not so "healthy "side of things...something that has always pushed me to keep going....fear- that I would gain back. I wanted this so bad, and I did it, I wasn't going to let old habits ruin it.
Good luck ya'll... Hope some of that was at least useful from someone who has a few years under her belt.