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Ian in the same boat. I have gained back 12-14 pounds since Feb 2013. Sweets is killing me. Plus late night Snacks. I still fill up quick but within a few hours I want something. I need help. What is 5;2 (not sure I typed this right)? http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/291240-52-links-and-info/ Read these, watch the Horizon docu linked up, its worth it. A few other links of interest as well...

Hi jmpc, I'm going to move this to a non-Vet forum area where everyone can answer it. This forum is the only one on this site that is for Vets only. (you are welcome to read here and can post questions and answers after 12 months out) thanks for understanding!

Hi, I'm going to move this to a non-Vet forum area where everyone can answer it.

Globe, I have you beat, yesterday was a "normal" eating day, I managed to add over 500 cals extra. Cake, ice cream, crackers chips, bread, etc etc etc.... I gained 3 pounds in one day! I know its not all fat, but nothing like a salty binge to kick the scales in the ass-end. Fasting today.... TGI fastday!

Caffein may add acid in the stomach early out... and of course cause sleep loss and aggravation in some.

no. Volume stretches the stomach, and caffein will dehydrate you, so drink extra water.

Good list... I would add: "there is 20 pounds I will never see again" If you hear this coming out of your mouth, think again. That 20 pounds is around every corner waiting for you to let your guard down. It will hook up with you if you stop being vigilant. The statistically highest time to gain weight back is at 3 years after surgery. Learn what works now and stick with it. Have a bounce range of 2-3 pounds and get back on plan if you go over that. Losing regain is harder than losing it the first time (so I have experienced and have been told by many friends in that boat). Just because you feel like you could NEVER eat enough to gain, guess again... it is quite possible you will feel different about that later. Not a downer, just a fact. You can be successful for the long term, thats what I believe at 3 years out, but it may not look the way it does to you at 1-6 months out....

I cant' take caffein, but at 5 months out, one cup is probably ok.

Is what the caffein?

Glob, Im happy that your mom is finding herself again after losing her husband. Change is the natural state of the world, but that knowledge is small consolation when you want things to stay the same! Now it sounds like you want some things to change, and maybe some of those you can direct. Focus on those, and move out of this state of mind. Like Wanda said, you have a plan. And you are on the road to getting there. One step at a time. hug hug hug!

So around 1200 cals, lots of protein very low carbs. That looks good, but maybe add in some low glycemic index veggies... salad, low fat dairy?

Georgia, I don't know if I mentioned this before... I talked to my Doc about getting the Shingles Vaccine... she put in a request to my insurance and it looks like they approved it... thinking of you when I did it girl! My brother has them, and my hubbies sis too (she is in her 40s)

Hit the thrift store girl... then give them back when you shrink out of them. No need to punish yourself at the last minute! I just went through my closet again for like the 4th time... I still managed to find a black garbage bag worth of too big cloths to give away... I thought I had given them all up except two pairs of giant pants for the record!

Follow your Docs plan... are you tracking everything still? Stalls are normal for most... if you follow your plan, it will come off when your body is ready! If you list your normal day, we can take a look at it for you...

You won't be on clear liquids forever. Before you know it you will be able to eat anything you want. (and will have to say no again now and then!) don't forget to enjoy your life even now... you signed up for an adventure!

It just goes to show how different we can be. My BMR is closer to 1300-1400 without exercise.... I have more of the problem of keeping it off. It took me three years to get to goal, and that was a pretty high goal at that...

Georgia and Cathy! Bless your hearts, what a whirlwind ladies! Hopefully there will be some peace coming up soon for you both. Thinking of you all, seems like I just don't have much time to post... that will change as all things do Im sure1

<p>The honeymoon is not over. Things may be slowing down, but with a kick in the Assticle you can get back on track. Do start using MFP if you are not. Eat a good Breakfast, then go through the kitchen and get brutal. If you have family that eats crap, then lock it in a cabinet and give them the key. Make a safe cabinet of stuff for you, safe Snacks and what you need to make safe meals. Same for the fridge. I find if I have the right stuff to eat, I will eat it. If you go off track, log that too. Start really looking at what you are doing daily. I find this helps me so much. Just "living life" and not paying attention gets me into trouble. I would like to think I have gotten past this at three years, but I have not. I have two forms of exercise I do every week. I use a fitbit. I wish I could just listen to my body, but my body always want to eat and sit on the couch! If I cook lots of veggies and food that I like that is healthy, then I tend to feel full and not want junk as much. You can do it. I used the 5:2 method to finally get the regain off and get to goal. THe Vets that use this do not recommend it to those under a year... still in the honeymoon... follow your docs plan untill then.</p>

I know! Those little devils! I lost weight on reduced carbs, not low carbs. I try to mostly stay with low glycemic carbs though, and save the refined stuff for the very rare treat. Whole grain, eaten with Protein, I do substitute artificial sweetners in my cooking (stevia mostly) to satisfy my sweet tooth without eating refined sugars. I do watch carbs on MFP,and just try to follow their recommendations or less.

I think it was a complex of different things that started my regain... more hunger, long term company, vacation eating and an injury... and not keeping my eye on the ball every day so to speak. Bam, 22 pounds up. It took a while to get it off, using the 5:2, I am at goal now... but still acting like I am in the losing phase to just stay here. I weigh, log and keep track of exercise every day now.... no mater what... if I eat like crap I write it down. At three+ years this is working for now!

You are only 3 month out GP, All of us felt like you do now... things can and do change later for many of us.

Watchdog here, keep in mind that this is the vets forum, that means that you need to be a vet over 12 months after WLS to start threads, or to post on them. This is the only place on the Bariatric Pal that this is the case, and vets post all over the forum. Read on, we all hope the info here is of value to everyone.... and it wont be long before you can post here too!

It can be harder to lose regain, so stoping it now is the best! I gained 22 pounds, and found the 5:2 worked the best for re losing. It was not lost fast, but did come off fairly painlessly. Check the 5:2 links in the vets forum for detials. I would say that 900 cals is too low to maintain on? I could not keep that up myself... I do start with a min of 1200, add more for exercise, and follow the 5:2 protocol two days a week at around 550 cals to maintain. Best of luck to you!

I agree with Isereno ^^^^^ Plan, and get in more calories, if you don't track, you might try that... I wouldn't stop exercising, but choose your poison... don't over exercise...

Hi Miss, this forum is for Vets who are 12 months our or more only to post, I will move your great question to a forum that will be viewed by vets and others as well. Best of luck with the new sleeve!