Brooklynrain

Hello
Yes this is a tough stage. I'm at about 18 months out. I've noticed that I can eat things I couldn't eat the first year after surgery. I went back to drinking more Water, being more active and lowering my caloric intake. I go up 6 - 10 pounds and then back down when I focus. I realized I lacked planning my meals for the day and that would put me into trouble when I was out and about. My advice, lower your caloric intake, exercise, drink more Water and plan your meals. Also, try and remember to take your time when you eat and definitely don't eat and drink at the same time. Find dense Protein to eat versus softer mushy foods. I've had to do all these things to just maintain versus gain. Best wishes.

I took Biotin, sprayed rosemary Water (boiled rosemary, let it cool, put it in a spray bottle and added a few drops of lavender) in my hair and scalp a few times a week and massaged my scalp for about 10 - 15 minutes. I also didn't wash my hair a lot. Co-washed it and didn't put much stress on my hair by pulling it back tight.
I also ate more dense Protein versus cheese, Protein shakes or Beans. My hair stayed shiny, strong and didn't fall out.
best wishes

The approach in the "maintenance" phase is different than in the "weight loss" phase. This is my personal experience with the maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

Thank you for all the responses. I have gone to a nutrionist and they how lowered my caloric intake 1000 a day. I realize, I need to continue eating the proper way and I still need to focus. It's so easy to to slip into bad habits. I'm still very frustrated., but I'm sure I will figure out.

All the appointmentsame for Dr visits to see even if you were eligible, orientation, nutrition and even a couselor appointment all count as part of your be months if they weighed you every time which they all do. So think back to when you first started talking about it with your Dr and it is probably noted in your records of the surgery and current weight.

All the appointmentsame for Dr visits to see even if you were eligible, orientation, nutrition and even a couselor appointment all count as part of your be months if they weighed you every time which they all do. So think back to when you first started talking about it with your Dr and it is probably noted in your records of the surgery and current weight.

All the appointmentsame for Dr visits to see even if you were eligible, orientation, nutrition and even a couselor appointment all count as part of your be months if they weighed you every time which they all do. So think back to when you first started talking about it with your Dr and it is probably noted in your records of the surgery and current weight.

People who have undergone bariatric surgery know the weight loss battle does not end in the operating room. Months and even years after surgery, some weight can slowly creep back on. But this isn't a time to panic because now you have the tools to overcome a little setback and regain control of your weight.
This time, you are in charge.


One of the lessons you learn after weight loss surgery is that you are in charge of your health, diet and exercise program. The food no longer rules the roost--you do.
The truth of the matter is no matter what the scale says, 110 or 310, everyone puts on a few pounds now and then. As a bariatric surgeon in New Jersey for more than 10 years, one of the biggest anxiety triggers for patients is weight gain.
"That's it--it's over--I'm going to gain all the weight back."
Of course that's not true. To get back on pace, I’ve listed a few essential steps to help get you back on track to dropping the pounds once again:
• Go back to the beginning
Post-surgery, you probably followed your healthcare team’s advice to the letter. But as time passed, and you looked and felt healthier, you may have started to deviate from those dietary and exercise guidelines. Pull out your notes and review the program guidelines that brought you this far. Get back on the scale once a week and fire up your food journal again.
• Get thyself to the nearest support group ─ STAT
Weight loss is a personal journey, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Online support groups on BariatricPal.com are great secondary resources to live weekly or monthly groups with your bariatric doctor or hospital. There is support all-around you, reach out and take it.
• Work it out
Are you using the ‘too tired’ reason for missing a trip to the gym or 30 minute fast walk around the neighborhood? If you need energy, you know how to get it—get up, get out and get moving. “Too busy,” you say? Remember, only you can prioritize your health and wellness. You matter—make time for your health every single day.
• Come to terms with the weight gain
This doesn’t mean blaming yourself. Rather, be forthright about how and why it happened and pat yourself on the back that you’ve recognized it now—not later.
There’s no need to beat yourself up. You have already done the hard part by recognizing some weight has crept back on. That in itself shows you are going to battle back. We encourage our patients at Sterling Surgicare to call us if they feel frustrated or defeated--everyone needs a pep talk now and then.
Remember there are many people supporting you 24/7 in this effort.
Life is filled with occasional side-steps and set-backs. It is part of making us who we are. Make a plan, regroup, recommit.
You can do this.

Wish I knew about the positive affects of the surgery a long time ago. Lots of horror stories years ago and that scared me.
Glad someone told me to research different websites and get on blogs such as this one to get real information from real patients. I made adjustments 4 months before surgery and which enabled me to adjust quickly to the eating changes and how and what to eat. I didn't have any hair loss, dry skin or any other major issues. I'm a year in May 30th of this year. I still have 40 pounds to go to my goal. I had gastric bypass.

Wish I knew about the positive affects of the surgery a long time ago. Lots of horror stories years ago and that scared me.
Glad someone told me to research different websites and get on blogs such as this one to get real information from real patients. I made adjustments 4 months before surgery and which enabled me to adjust quickly to the eating changes and how and what to eat. I didn't have any hair loss, dry skin or any other major issues. I'm a year in May 30th of this year. I still have 40 pounds to go to my goal. I had gastric bypass.

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I am 6 months out and down 80 pounds. I am now realizing I can consume a lot more food even chocolate, bread, rice and Pasta with no side affects. Does anyone think I have malabsorption problems or have stretched my pouch? If so... What do I do? I still have 53 pounds to go to reach my goal weight. Please help, I have downloaded my fitness pal app to start tracking my calories and nutrition.

I am 6 months out and down 80 pounds. I am now realizing I can consume a lot more food even chocolate, bread, rice and Pasta with no side affects. Does anyone think I have malabsorption problems or have stretched my pouch? If so... What do I do? I still have 53 pounds to go to reach my goal weight. Please help, I have downloaded my fitness pal app to start tracking my calories and nutrition.