Michelle920

I had been on every diet under the sun, and I always put the weight back on because I went back to my old bad habits. I'm 2 years out and have regained 10lbs since my one year follow up because, well, I went back to some bad habits. I got lazy. I didn't think it would happen; in fact I swore it wouldn't before I had my surgery. I also swore it wouldn't every time I dieted too. My two year follow up is Thursday and I know my surgeon will still consider me one of his biggest success stories because I keep fighting the good fight. I show up at support groups, and I'm doing so much better than I would be if I hadn't had surgery. Do I wish I'd done everything perfectly and didn't gain weight? Of course. Do I wish I didn't struggle with binge eating disorder and stress eating? Of course. I have a wonderful therapist and nutritionist who are helping me through this, but I never expected surgery to solve all my problems. I knew I'd have to put in the work. And I am.

Oh, and I was completely on plan for the first five months, and got to the weight I am now. Then I had a hysterectomy, and that was the first of a few setbacks. I never thought I would fall back into old behaviors but it happens. The difference between before and after surgery is I know too much now to let it get out of hand, and of course, I still have a pouch.

I had been on every diet under the sun, and I always put the weight back on because I went back to my old bad habits. I'm 2 years out and have regained 10lbs since my one year follow up because, well, I went back to some bad habits. I got lazy. I didn't think it would happen; in fact I swore it wouldn't before I had my surgery. I also swore it wouldn't every time I dieted too. My two year follow up is Thursday and I know my surgeon will still consider me one of his biggest success stories because I keep fighting the good fight. I show up at support groups, and I'm doing so much better than I would be if I hadn't had surgery. Do I wish I'd done everything perfectly and didn't gain weight? Of course. Do I wish I didn't struggle with binge eating disorder and stress eating? Of course. I have a wonderful therapist and nutritionist who are helping me through this, but I never expected surgery to solve all my problems. I knew I'd have to put in the work. And I am.

Oh, and I was completely on plan for the first five months, and got to the weight I am now. Then I had a hysterectomy, and that was the first of a few setbacks. I never thought I would fall back into old behaviors but it happens. The difference between before and after surgery is I know too much now to let it get out of hand, and of course, I still have a pouch.

At my lowest adult weight, my BMI is barely "normal." My current goal weight gives me a BMI of 25.2 and I'm fine with that. My boyfriend, who is in excellent shape and has never had a weight problem, has a BMI that classifies him as obese. I know a few weight lifters in that same boat. I also have normal sized friends who are classified underweight and look fine. IMHO BMI doesn't take enough into consideration, and the only time I ever gave it any thought was when qualifying for surgery.

I had been on every diet under the sun, and I always put the weight back on because I went back to my old bad habits. I'm 2 years out and have regained 10lbs since my one year follow up because, well, I went back to some bad habits. I got lazy. I didn't think it would happen; in fact I swore it wouldn't before I had my surgery. I also swore it wouldn't every time I dieted too. My two year follow up is Thursday and I know my surgeon will still consider me one of his biggest success stories because I keep fighting the good fight. I show up at support groups, and I'm doing so much better than I would be if I hadn't had surgery. Do I wish I'd done everything perfectly and didn't gain weight? Of course. Do I wish I didn't struggle with binge eating disorder and stress eating? Of course. I have a wonderful therapist and nutritionist who are helping me through this, but I never expected surgery to solve all my problems. I knew I'd have to put in the work. And I am.

Oh, and I was completely on plan for the first five months, and got to the weight I am now. Then I had a hysterectomy, and that was the first of a few setbacks. I never thought I would fall back into old behaviors but it happens. The difference between before and after surgery is I know too much now to let it get out of hand, and of course, I still have a pouch.

At my lowest adult weight, my BMI is barely "normal." My current goal weight gives me a BMI of 25.2 and I'm fine with that. My boyfriend, who is in excellent shape and has never had a weight problem, has a BMI that classifies him as obese. I know a few weight lifters in that same boat. I also have normal sized friends who are classified underweight and look fine. IMHO BMI doesn't take enough into consideration, and the only time I ever gave it any thought was when qualifying for surgery.

At my lowest adult weight, my BMI is barely "normal." My current goal weight gives me a BMI of 25.2 and I'm fine with that. My boyfriend, who is in excellent shape and has never had a weight problem, has a BMI that classifies him as obese. I know a few weight lifters in that same boat. I also have normal sized friends who are classified underweight and look fine. IMHO BMI doesn't take enough into consideration, and the only time I ever gave it any thought was when qualifying for surgery.

I liked the idea of dumping too, but it really doesn't happen for me. I can overeat (slightly, I still have a pouch after all!) sugar and carbs, and while I don't feel great, I wouldn't call it dumping. But I'm not that disappointed, although I do need to be more responsible for my eating now that I'm two weeks away from being two years out.

It can be a struggle, but when I get back to basics, it's much easier! I have to be honest and say I have been far from perfect and even had weight gain. I'm learning a lot more about why I eat, things I'd never considered before. I admit this is something I've been working on for 30+ years but hey, I'm a slow learner!! And yes, I know I should have done that pre surgery, but I thought I had. Then I had to go back to work after a year of not working (nine months after surgery, and at my goal weight) and it took me a year of being back at work to realize how the compulsive urge to binge is directly related to work stress.

Stick with the basics for as long as you can, and if you ever stray or have regain, just get back to basics again. Most importantly, no liquids with meals or 30 minutes before or after (or at least 15 minutes), meet your Protein and liquid goals (whatever yours may be) and eat your protein first. That's the rest of your life. I might not be the right person to answer this because I'm still taking two steps forward, one step back getting back on track, but I do know the rules, even if I don't always follow them!!

Bottom line? You absolutely have to change the way you eat for the rest of your life. I wouldn't recommend following my path but if you do, don't beat yourself up. Just pick yourself up, and get back to basics asap. And stay plugged in to groups. Socialize with other bariatric patients, in all stages of the journey. You can do this!!

So you had to see a cardiologist and he doesn't think you have potential comorbidities? Just curious, why were you seeing him? And shame on him! Every doctor I told (PCP, gastroenterologist, therapist and orthopedist) was very supportive. I didn't have comorbidities either, and my BMI was 36. My insurance approved the surgery because of my history of depression, which my therapist said was affected by my weight problem. And it was! The chronic dieting, with massive weight losses and gains over the years, had me near suicide. We all do this for different reasons, but ultimately it's to save our lives. I was beyond caring how big my butt was, and I'm still more concerned with my mental and emotional health.

I'm confused. Are your surgeons and NUTS recommending Keto? Why would you have weight loss surgery and then go on what is basically a fad diet? I had surgery to stop letting fad diets get in my head. Yes, they work. Fad diets always have. Until they don't. If I follow the guidelines my surgeon and NUT gave me, I'm ultimately eating low carb anyway. They don't recommend simple carbs, and I admit like everyone else, they don't work for me. But I shake my head at all of these post op people following keto plans. It sounds to me like keto is to lose weight. Surgery should accomplish that on its on. It did for me.

@Michelle920 yes indeed! I wrote that last night. Back on track 100% today. Thanks!

My dad had bypass 15 years ago. He lost 150 pounds, and has never gained it back. I'm getting ready to have the surgery and have been researching on here and taking my dad's experience in to account. In my dad's case after the surgery, he was very strict to the diet. He didn't "test food" like sandwiches etc. he stuck to Protein Shakes all day and at night he ate Protein and veggies. Once he got to his goal weight, he tried different things but always used a small plate and measured his food. For 15 years he has weighed himself every week. If he gains a couple pounds, he goes right back to the protein shakes and protein and veggies. He sheds those pounds quickly and resumes normal life.
I've been reading all these posts for months now and tracking habits of successful people and people who weren't successful. I've noticed that most who are successful, stick to the surgeons diet until they are at their goal weight. I've noticed some of the folks who never reach goal, start testing their pouch early and include carbs way to early. I've done a bunch of tracking but these attributes I feel are the most important.
I recently watched a video someone posted from a doc in Indiana. He said to keep in mind that gastric bypass only works for weight loss for 2 years. After those 2 years, your body adjusts but it's extremely helpful in maintaining your weight. The key message from this doctor, you must reach goal weight in first two years.

Get back on track today!! The whole "I'll start tomorrow" thing is dangerous, for me anyway.

Ok, here's my opinion on that. The first two weeks are horribly restrictive because you are healing. I'm not lecturing you on this but it is important to follow the plan while your at your restrictive best.

I stuck to the script for 3 weeks and rocked the plan. Once I "cheated" the plan with a bit of popcorn I was all worried about what I may have done to myself. Thankfully there were no consequences to my health and safety. But it did do something. It made me realize I could cheat and not die. After that day I had to make a decision with the understanding that I can eat what I want...but should I? Fear kept me on plan but my cheat made me bold.

Now that I am 4 months out I can eat whatever I want. Those early weeks of necessary self control helped to condition me to stick with it.

Many people use that first slip up as a green light to eating. Don't let that happen. Protein is important to your healing, energy, and weight loss so make it a priority. Also, it helps to keep your hair.< br>
Take advantage of this time of your best restriction.

Take care.

The ideal diet for WLS surgery patients is simple. 64-100 grams protein a day, depending on your needs. 64-120 oz Water, also depending on your needs. Eat your protein first, then veggies, then complex carb (I like to stick with sweet potatoes, brown rice, cous cous or quinoa) if you have room for it. No liquid with meals, or 30 mins before and after. 95-99% of the time. That takes the weight off and keeps it off.

The ideal diet for WLS surgery patients is simple. 64-100 grams protein a day, depending on your needs. 64-120 oz Water, also depending on your needs. Eat your protein first, then veggies, then complex carb (I like to stick with sweet potatoes, brown rice, cous cous or quinoa) if you have room for it. No liquid with meals, or 30 mins before and after. 95-99% of the time. That takes the weight off and keeps it off.

I understand the order. How far out are you? And a few people have told me they eat carbs and they manage!

I lift heavy right now, and go to the gym 6x a week. Do weights + cardio. I will most definitely continue my love for the gym post op. Although sedentary or not, carbs are supposed to be ok as long as you don't eat more than your activity level. Everyone is different. I would probably fail on Keto and binge on carbs. But if I keep carbs apart of my meals, no reason to binge or feel deprived I've lost 5.7 pounds in a week, and I've been eating 100+ carbs, 80g of protein and about 50g of fat.

The ideal diet for WLS surgery patients is simple. 64-100 grams protein a day, depending on your needs. 64-120 oz Water, also depending on your needs. Eat your protein first, then veggies, then complex carb (I like to stick with sweet potatoes, brown rice, cous cous or quinoa) if you have room for it. No liquid with meals, or 30 mins before and after. 95-99% of the time. That takes the weight off and keeps it off.

Wow. No nice restaurant has a kid's menu? While I don't necessarily disagree with that statement, I would not have been so condescending. Your insides don't seem that attractive to me.

It sounds like we're in the same boat. It's nice to know we're not alone!!

So.. similar to a Keto diet.
When you're intake is less than a thousand calories a day, to attain that amount of protein means __________.
The way the body burns off fat is through ketosis. Body produes ketones when deprived carbohydrates to tell the body to use other sources of energy, called gluconucleogenesis -- this is especially healthy in obese people. It's no surprise when people find themselves eating sliders like bread, rife with wheat at that, they retain Water and find themselves stalling or retaining fluids as @her1981just emphasized as I was typing this up.
The only reason during weight loss to up their caloric intake, and carbs, is if they're body building or doing significant exercise. For the vast majority of people on sites like this who are sedentary or low active, carb intake is proportionate to chances of failure.

Nope. I'm not really being guided by my surgeon or a NUT since I'm getting my surgery out of the country. But from the support groups I'm on, and the recipes page, everyone seems to be following a keto diet. (Low carb, high fat, high protein) So many recipes include cheese, butter, etc. Everything is ok in moderation, but eating "sandwiches" where your bread is replace by cheese constantly just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I love healthy fats (avocado, nuts, etc) but too much fat like butter and cheese scare me :x

When I was younger and not overweight at all I used to order off the kids menu all the time because I couldn't eat a full meal and although I don't go to fast food restaurants that much if it's on the menu it can be ordered, they don't know who your ordering it for and to hell with them if they do. I simply couldn't eat an adult meal and am looking forward to never having to go to fast food ever again it does nothing healthy for you at all.

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Thanks for this thread. I'm just over one year out, and I did not get close to goal yet (I do think my insulin use is inhibiting me some) and I know that carby food has snuck back into my diet. I am exercising quite a bit, and doing both weights and cardio. I have gotten very discouraged as I've gained back about 10 lbs and I'm scared of gaining any more. I don't know what to do except really try to go back to basics. I just have to discipline myself to do this. I know I haven't stretched my pouch out, but I know I've relaxed way too much where food is concerned. Some of the same triggers that caused problems in the past are still there, and I don't really feel like those triggers were dealt with during the 6 month preparation for surgery. I feel very disgusted with myself, and I keep feeling like a huge failure. My diabetes did improve, but with more weight loss can come better control and less insulin, perhaps even no insulin at some point. I just feel like I have no where to turn to get it in my head that I can do this. Why is it so hard? Even after having surgery, it is still so hard. I'm not even hungry most times that I eat.

The ideal diet for WLS surgery patients is simple. 64-100 grams protein a day, depending on your needs. 64-120 oz Water, also depending on your needs. Eat your protein first, then veggies, then complex carb (I like to stick with sweet potatoes, brown rice, cous cous or quinoa) if you have room for it. No liquid with meals, or 30 mins before and after. 95-99% of the time. That takes the weight off and keeps it off.