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The struggle is real! When I want sweets I have started making Protein ice cream,( skim milk, Protein Powder and sugar free coffee syrup). Mix all together and process in my ice cream maker. This has been a life saver for me.

I'm new to this site but am going on 4 years post op. About a year ago my sweet tooth came back and with a vengeance! I am disgusted with myself but can't seem to stop. Anyone else have this problem and what did you do? I have gained 25 lbs back.

Thank you! I went to the grocery store today and did a big food prep. Washed and cut all kinds of vegetables, for steaming. Seasoned chicken breast, to grill tomorrow and purchased frozen salmon and shrimp. Made Greek yogurt and fruit parfait for Breakfast. I am going to stay away from the carbs for now and drink lots of Water. I know I can do this...I did it before. Just have to focus. I will do Protein shakes on occasion. The struggle is real!

WOW!! My deepest sympathy for your losses. That is enough to send anyone off the track. I had my gastric bypass in April of 2013 and had been very active on this site from about 4 months pre-op and for quite awhile post op. I have since then had two FAILED back surgeries. I am unable to be very active. I am down from 350 to between 195-205 depending on the day. I really want to be at 170 so I thought Id come back on here and see how others were doing. I was at the lowest of 191 a few months ago. Gonna keep following this thread so we can encourage each other! I did order a bunch of Protein Powder to try to start over with what worked in the past. This is definitely a LIFELONG struggle!

Thank you for the referral to MyfitnessPal. I will check it out! Congrats on your success. Keep up the good work!

Good luck to both of you! I am only 20 months out and am successfully maintaining, but I can see just how easy it would be to fall back into old habits. One tool that helps me is MyFitnessPal.com. If you haven't looked at food tracking apps, check them out. Best tool I have ever found and its free.

Hello All,

I just rejoined this site today. I am over 6 years post surgery. I kept my weight in check for over 5 years, then I had several BIG set backs. My husband passed from a massive heart attack at the age of 53 (he was in great health, ate right and exercised) and 6 months later my dad died from bone cancer. These two losses have rocked my world, the two most important men in my life, both gone. I have gained 22 pounds in the last year and I have to get it together. I am going back to my post surgical eating plan. Now that I have that off of my chest, time to get to work!