unbesleevable1

Unbesleevable1, because this is going to be....

Unbesleevable1, because this is going to be....

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Yep, it's real simple, guys. You will lose some degree of restriction eventually. If I eat carbs, I gain. If I stop exercising, I gain. I have to stick with the program, and eat mostly Protein and vegetables, or I will gain. I don't do perfect, but about 80% of the time. I am currently losing again by finally coming to terms with the simple truths.
Here is my other tip. Learn to be comfortable being hungry. I'm serious. Our stomachs are not supposed to be full all the time. Get comfortable with drinking liquids all the time, and always drink Water first when you think you're hungry.

Yep, it's real simple, guys. You will lose some degree of restriction eventually. If I eat carbs, I gain. If I stop exercising, I gain. I have to stick with the program, and eat mostly Protein and vegetables, or I will gain. I don't do perfect, but about 80% of the time. I am currently losing again by finally coming to terms with the simple truths.
Here is my other tip. Learn to be comfortable being hungry. I'm serious. Our stomachs are not supposed to be full all the time. Get comfortable with drinking liquids all the time, and always drink Water first when you think you're hungry.

I'm sorry to hear this, but it can happen. I once operated on a patient for fibroids. Opened the abdomen, but when I got in there, there was so much fat, we just could not even adequately retract the fat to safely get to the uterus. I had to abort the procedure, close her, etc., and she still had to be home for recovery.
The patient later lost weight, and we were then able to do the surgery.
I'm sure your doctor was also disappointed, but did the best he could.

I am one of those that went back to carbonation post surgery. I don't have a problem with it, and I don't find it causes discomfort of any kind.
I have also developed a dairy intolerance, which is new at about 3 years post op.
Also I had a mild vit d deficiency, and had to take extra supplements for a month or so.
Other than that, I have had no problems whatsoever. I highly recommend the counseling before and after surgery. The hunger and cravings do come back for some, and I am one of those. I can do really poorly by eating junk and I will gain. It also makes me feel bad. Or I can eat food that is fuel to my body, which actually makes me feel good.
A huge part of success for me in the later years post op, is getting comfortable with the feeling of hunger. What happens if you don't eat every time you feel it? You realize being hungry is something not quite so scary, and can be tolerated at times. you have to be really disciplined after the first year, because gaining weight can happen if you're not vigilant and careful.
I am so grateful for my gastrectomy, and the things I have been able to accomplish with this tool. It allows me to actually be ok limiting my food, and the cravings lessen as you get comfortable with it. I do 5:2 so I have had to learn to fast. I require less food overall, and try to only put good things in my body. I don't do perfect every day, but I stay on track about 80% of the time. You can be so successful with this tool, but the hard work begins after the first year, when the weight does not fall off quite so easily, and you have more of a normal appetite. Just speaking from my own personal experience.

How much chicken are you eating? How much veggies are you eating? How much fruit are you eating? How many total calories are you consuming every day?
Your Water intake sounds ok.
I recommend touching base with a nutritionist or bariatric nurse educator/ case manager regarding their recommendations. Each institution usually have their own program and can guide you as far as what you should be eating and how much/ how often.

I am one of those that went back to carbonation post surgery. I don't have a problem with it, and I don't find it causes discomfort of any kind.
I have also developed a dairy intolerance, which is new at about 3 years post op.
Also I had a mild vit d deficiency, and had to take extra supplements for a month or so.
Other than that, I have had no problems whatsoever. I highly recommend the counseling before and after surgery. The hunger and cravings do come back for some, and I am one of those. I can do really poorly by eating junk and I will gain. It also makes me feel bad. Or I can eat food that is fuel to my body, which actually makes me feel good.
A huge part of success for me in the later years post op, is getting comfortable with the feeling of hunger. What happens if you don't eat every time you feel it? You realize being hungry is something not quite so scary, and can be tolerated at times. you have to be really disciplined after the first year, because gaining weight can happen if you're not vigilant and careful.
I am so grateful for my gastrectomy, and the things I have been able to accomplish with this tool. It allows me to actually be ok limiting my food, and the cravings lessen as you get comfortable with it. I do 5:2 so I have had to learn to fast. I require less food overall, and try to only put good things in my body. I don't do perfect every day, but I stay on track about 80% of the time. You can be so successful with this tool, but the hard work begins after the first year, when the weight does not fall off quite so easily, and you have more of a normal appetite. Just speaking from my own personal experience.

Yes, I used to go to OA about 8 years ago. I didn't lose any weight, but I did not gain while I was going.
I didn't get real active in it, I never had a sponsor in OA and never worked the steps in OA.
I have thought about trying to find an OA meeting near me.
I agree with you about my kids, they definitely need us around.
My son is almost 5 and my daughter is almost 3 and my wife wants a 3rd baby.

You mentioned AA working for you for your alcoholism. Have you considered OA for your food addiction? Since they are both based on the same 12 steps, it might be really helpful for you. I wish you and your wife the best of luck. Your kids need you.
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Wow... Some anger here on this topic... It is amazing how mad people get over other people's choices. I don't smoke but I certainly am not going to be rude to anyone especially since I have a food addiction just like everyone else here. Wouldn't that make me a hypocrit?

Smokers had to quit smoking permanently before they would even let you have a sleeve//bypass with my hospital. Obviously they can't control you once you are released out into the wild, as it were..

Unbesleevable1, because this is going to be....

I started at 275 and lost about 25 pre op. From surgery I have lost 78lbs. I have lost a total of 98lbs. YAY! I still have about 15 more that I would like to lose over the next 6 months or so. I am getting married in October, so perfect timing for my ultimate goal of 160. I am 5'7"