Irelandgrl

@Chrysteehey there. Definitely not fasting food in general but candy! That is my go too even when I'm bored. Most times I'm not hungry at all. I definitely need to drink more Water and exercise more. I feel like I'm eating to much too so watching portions is key. I should just keep it to a few spoons full.

I am 11 months out from gastric bypass and have lost 65 pounds total. I am needing to lose another 20-30 pounds. I have been stuck at my current weight for well over 3 months. It just won't come off. Any tips? Am I not getting enough Protein? Too many carbs maybe? I do not feel I over eat at any one setting. I eat small portions but possibly I am eating too many sugars/carbs throughout the day. Overall, I just don't feel I eat over 1000 calories a day so I can't figure out why I am not losing anymore. Should I switch to 3 Protein shakes a day and only one meal? Or try to get 3 shakes in regardless of what I eat? Some have said I am not getting enough Protein. I am grateful for what I have lost and feel wonderful. I just don't want to have done such a major surgery and life change and not do it to the full measure. I am exercising, although some weeks it is not 5 days a week. Maybe I can get more consistent with that. Any help is appreciated!

Can you post an average food day? It may help others understand better what your Protein vs carb/ sugar intake is. How many grams of protein are you getting in each day?

Hello,

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on December 19, 2014 so I am also 9 month post op. I have lost 70 pounds and I find that I am slipping back to my old ways as well. I have been through 3 very major life events since May and I am stress eating.

I am scared to death really because I do not want to go back to what I was before. I am sorry I really don't have any suggestions on how to get back on track. Do you need an online buddy?

I look forward to reading any suggestions that come with your post.

Regards,
UmmZ

Hi everyone - I haven't posted in a while but I thought I would turn back to the boards for help as I really need it.
I had VSG on December 16th. I had a heart attack shortly after on December 22nd but there was no blockage and i recovered quickly. In the first 5 months I lost 60 pounds and felt amazing. I started at 244 and got down to 180. But since May or June I have been bouncing around between 176 and 178. While I obviously can't go back to my old eating habits I'm still snacking and eating horribly at times. I have found the little ways I can 'cheat.' I keep telling myself I didn't go through all of this just to lose 67 pounds. I want to lose at least 20 more.
The surgery has changed my life in many great ways - my heart is doing really well - ankle pain is gone and I'm far more mobile. I started back at school in May and I am trying to change careers and I LOVE it. But it means that I'm in my car commuting 20 hours a week - working at my full time job 45 hours a week - and at school 13 hours a week. I'm so tired and stressed out. Though I know if I wanted to I could truly change my behaviors.
I have worked out maybe 6 times since surgery. I have a slight handicap that prevents me from walking long distances but I know I use that as an excuse.
I'm so upset and angry with myself for going back to some of my old ways and not working out. I'm angry I let myself have sugar and that I don't find the time to work out and lose these last 20 pounds.
I'm worried that I won't be able to get back on track and lose the rest of the weight and that even if I work out it won't make a difference.
No one needs to tough-love me bc I'm so upset with myself as it is.
Is there anyone else out there that is struggling as well? I feel like I'm the only WLS patient that has reverted back to old ways. I have an appointment with my nutritionist next week and with my nurse. I'm hoping that will help. I was hoping to find a support group but they meet on the same night as my class.
I could use some feedback about how to get myself back on track.

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food addictions and old behaviors can start back up for any of us. You have lost weight before. You can do it again. Start back to where you began. Remove the food that trips you up out of your home, activity/exercise,Get back on your healthy eating plan and log food. Support and you might want to think about counseling. In the vets forum on BariatriPal there is information for people that are further out from surgery. Tips to get back on track after weight gain.
Thanks for your honesty in your post. Just reminds all of us that the work never ends.

I'm sorry to read your post and learn of your difficulties.
I'm not sure if I have any quick fixes or super special or even magical remedies, but I can say in my opinion you really need to refocus.
I have found myself craving foods that I know are not good choices, and even taking a little sneek no and then. But then I look at the path behind me and know how many times I wanted to quit, how many times I thought I was not strong enough to continue, how many times I struggled and I know I need to re-focus and stay strong.
I search for the light at the end of the tunnel and I know that a light will always be there because I continue to set goals for myself and pray I will achieve them.
I am the heaviest I have ever been in my life and I know how that makes me feel, so my focus is on not wanting to feel like this anymore.
Go to a local support group, talk to others here. Use your Protein shakes or waters to get you by those blocks that appear on your path.
You will make it and will Celebrate a healthy life.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.