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Mariela, you also have to keep in mind that as you are working out, you may be losing fat and gaining muscle, and of course muscle weighs more than fat, so that could also be the reason for the increase in the scale. Just continue doing what you are doing; I know that circle of doom all too well myself, but I've been attempting to stay away from the carby stuff and go more for the real food; fresh fruits, veggies, and Protein. I haven't budged a pound yet, but I'm sticking to it. We are all here for each other. We have all been in this abusive relationship with food for way too long, and we've all gone through a major surgery to change our way with that relationship to undo it now.

Good morning friends,

So the scale is showing that I have gained from last week but I know I am retaining fluids as it's that time of the month. I have been going to the gym 5 times a week and feel great, my eating this past weekend was decent but I didn't follow my plan to the T. I wish I could have handled my cravings better as I know when I'm about to start my menstruation because I want to eat everything in sight!!! I am really proud of myself and know that there has been a mental shift because typically if I see a gain, I would give up and binge for a few weeks and start back over when I couldn't tolerate myself anymore- a cycle I know all too well. I am going to continue doing what I am doing and know that it will pay off because this time around I aim to make a lifestyle change and not just a temporary fix. We can do it ladies!!! I believe in each and everyone of us, we will succeed!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

Liz210, Thank you for the welcome. I've been a part of Bariatric Pal for a while now. I just don't post that much. When I am in desperate need of inspiration and moral boosting, this is where I come. Everyone here seems to give me the confidence and positive attitude that I need to stay on track and stick to the plan.
And I totally agree; all things through Christ who strengthens us!

Liz210, Thank you for the welcome. I've been a part of Bariatric Pal for a while now. I just don't post that much. When I am in desperate need of inspiration and moral boosting, this is where I come. Everyone here seems to give me the confidence and positive attitude that I need to stay on track and stick to the plan.
And I totally agree; all things through Christ who strengthens us!

Liz210, Thank you for the welcome. I've been a part of Bariatric Pal for a while now. I just don't post that much. When I am in desperate need of inspiration and moral boosting, this is where I come. Everyone here seems to give me the confidence and positive attitude that I need to stay on track and stick to the plan.
And I totally agree; all things through Christ who strengthens us!

Thanks for this thread! I need some support from those who understand the struggle. I'm just over a year out and I've already regained 10 lbs. I did not lose all the weight I wanted to begin with and that disappointed me. I am a diabetic who uses insulin, and although I'm using much less insulin, I'm still using some and I think to some degree that makes it even harder for me to lose this weight. I too found that crackers, chips, pretzels were okay with my pouch, and I could actually eat a lot without feeling sick or dumping. I do find that if I eat something sweet (like cake, Cookies, etc.) I do not get diarrhea or sick per say, but it does cause huge amounts of gas and bloating. That can be quite embarrassing. So, I am beginning this trek with all of you too! I want to get back on track, and I want to at least get under 200 lbs by the end of this year. I will be happy with another 35 lbs if my body will allow it.
So, reading through all these posts is quite inspiring, and you have all inspired me! I'm doing this. I just need to really cut those carbs back outta my life and concentrate on the Protein again. I drink quite a bit of Decaf coffee daily, and I drink crystal light iced tea. I'm not a huge Water person, and that is why I add the crystal light. I also love popsicles. So I know I'm getting my fluids in daily without a problem. It is the portion controls and carbs that I need to really concentrate on. I do workout at least 3-4 days a week.
I'm with you all, so good luck to everyone, and thanks again to the OP on this! God Bless.

Liz210, Thank you for the welcome. I've been a part of Bariatric Pal for a while now. I just don't post that much. When I am in desperate need of inspiration and moral boosting, this is where I come. Everyone here seems to give me the confidence and positive attitude that I need to stay on track and stick to the plan.
And I totally agree; all things through Christ who strengthens us!

I decided to finally start going to gym. I'm a revision little over one year out. Been stuck for months with scale. Going to gym five days a week. I don't see dietician until July. How many calories shod I be doing? Scale still not moving after your weeks of gym

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Welcome to the Weight Loss Family. You do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Thanks for this thread! I need some support from those who understand the struggle. I'm just over a year out and I've already regained 10 lbs. I did not lose all the weight I wanted to begin with and that disappointed me. I am a diabetic who uses insulin, and although I'm using much less insulin, I'm still using some and I think to some degree that makes it even harder for me to lose this weight. I too found that crackers, chips, pretzels were okay with my pouch, and I could actually eat a lot without feeling sick or dumping. I do find that if I eat something sweet (like cake, Cookies, etc.) I do not get diarrhea or sick per say, but it does cause huge amounts of gas and bloating. That can be quite embarrassing. So, I am beginning this trek with all of you too! I want to get back on track, and I want to at least get under 200 lbs by the end of this year. I will be happy with another 35 lbs if my body will allow it.
So, reading through all these posts is quite inspiring, and you have all inspired me! I'm doing this. I just need to really cut those carbs back outta my life and concentrate on the Protein again. I drink quite a bit of Decaf coffee daily, and I drink crystal light iced tea. I'm not a huge Water person, and that is why I add the crystal light. I also love popsicles. So I know I'm getting my fluids in daily without a problem. It is the portion controls and carbs that I need to really concentrate on. I do workout at least 3-4 days a week.
I'm with you all, so good luck to everyone, and thanks again to the OP on this! God Bless.

Thanks for this thread! I need some support from those who understand the struggle. I'm just over a year out and I've already regained 10 lbs. I did not lose all the weight I wanted to begin with and that disappointed me. I am a diabetic who uses insulin, and although I'm using much less insulin, I'm still using some and I think to some degree that makes it even harder for me to lose this weight. I too found that crackers, chips, pretzels were okay with my pouch, and I could actually eat a lot without feeling sick or dumping. I do find that if I eat something sweet (like cake, Cookies, etc.) I do not get diarrhea or sick per say, but it does cause huge amounts of gas and bloating. That can be quite embarrassing. So, I am beginning this trek with all of you too! I want to get back on track, and I want to at least get under 200 lbs by the end of this year. I will be happy with another 35 lbs if my body will allow it.
So, reading through all these posts is quite inspiring, and you have all inspired me! I'm doing this. I just need to really cut those carbs back outta my life and concentrate on the Protein again. I drink quite a bit of Decaf coffee daily, and I drink crystal light iced tea. I'm not a huge Water person, and that is why I add the crystal light. I also love popsicles. So I know I'm getting my fluids in daily without a problem. It is the portion controls and carbs that I need to really concentrate on. I do workout at least 3-4 days a week.
I'm with you all, so good luck to everyone, and thanks again to the OP on this! God Bless.

Thanks for this thread! I need some support from those who understand the struggle. I'm just over a year out and I've already regained 10 lbs. I did not lose all the weight I wanted to begin with and that disappointed me. I am a diabetic who uses insulin, and although I'm using much less insulin, I'm still using some and I think to some degree that makes it even harder for me to lose this weight. I too found that crackers, chips, pretzels were okay with my pouch, and I could actually eat a lot without feeling sick or dumping. I do find that if I eat something sweet (like cake, Cookies, etc.) I do not get diarrhea or sick per say, but it does cause huge amounts of gas and bloating. That can be quite embarrassing. So, I am beginning this trek with all of you too! I want to get back on track, and I want to at least get under 200 lbs by the end of this year. I will be happy with another 35 lbs if my body will allow it.
So, reading through all these posts is quite inspiring, and you have all inspired me! I'm doing this. I just need to really cut those carbs back outta my life and concentrate on the Protein again. I drink quite a bit of Decaf coffee daily, and I drink crystal light iced tea. I'm not a huge Water person, and that is why I add the crystal light. I also love popsicles. So I know I'm getting my fluids in daily without a problem. It is the portion controls and carbs that I need to really concentrate on. I do workout at least 3-4 days a week.
I'm with you all, so good luck to everyone, and thanks again to the OP on this! God Bless.

Good morning friends! It's Monday and time for my weigh in. I stayed on track all week and weekend and feel great! I have lost some weight since last week so I am really happy about that. Excited to get out of the 200's! When I got back on track two weeks ago, I started at 209 so I am proof that we can get this weight off when we decide that enough is enough. We can all do this and I love the encouraging support system that we have established on this thread. Rooting for each and everyone one of you.




May God bless you and keep you️

-Mariela

Don't be scared, it just makes more stress! I've had BED for many, many years. So far, I've found that RNY has almost completely squashed it for me. There have been a few times where I noticed it was a little *too* easy to eat something (for me it's crackers and chips). I took that as a HUGE red flag. I don't restrict myself from those foods, but I add on a very small amount at the end of a meal. NO Snacks with those trigger type foods. But on the whole, the urges are almost totally gone.
PS--have you read Brain Over Binge? Game changer!
And to the OP--I'm only 4 months out, but my mom is 3 years out. She eats like a cow, meaning she grazes all day! ;p She eats pretty much whatever she wants. The only thing that has given her trouble is mixing cashews with oranges. Random! Neither she nor I have dumped really.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!!

Funny you bring this up; I am 8 weeks post op from RNY and last couple of days getting headaches. Of course the cottonwood is flying where I live, and I know I'm allergic. Eyes are watering and itchy, nose is drippy, a little bit of a cough, and sneezing. So the headache could just be from my allergies, but I have also had some Water rentention as well this past week. I guess I better up the Fluid intake. I was a bit concerned that I might not be meeting my 64 oz minimum lately.

Yes, I would do it again. However, it has not been everything I hoped for. At my age and body type it has taken a lot more work than I have read in any researched study or medical journal.
I will be successful it is just taking longer that predicted. I really hate that most people believe "WLS" is the "easy way out." Nothing about this has been easy for me. I am still moving forward.

I was on an insulin pump for both basal and bolus prior to my gastric bypass in April, 2016. I have only lost 50 lbs, but I have decreased my insulin by a lot and do not need to bolus anymore. My basal rate has decreased twice. However, I'm having a very difficult time getting past 50 lbs lost, but my diabetes is under great control. So, I am still using my pump only because I prefer the convenience of it over multiple shots a day. If I could lose another 50-75 lbs I think I could possibly come off insulin completely. Getting there is another story.
I hope this helped you.

I know it has been 1 month or so from your post but it was very inspiring. I am almost 18 months post sleeve and find myself struggling. I got down to 161lbs, goal 145lbs, so have not reached it and now I find my hunger uncontrollable almost and have gained back about 5-6 lbs. I am also such a carb addict, I thought that was behind me, and am so, so scared of regain. I cannot believe how hungry I am, and how much more I need to satisfy me. I am tracking again, and trying to use premier Protein instead of carbs or something more high calorie to satisfy the hunger and of course the Protein and veggies. Thanks for your post and if anyone has any other ideas please share it really does help. I do go to a support group wekly, but it is really geared more towards preops, will look into some food addiction groups and see if that helps.
I also followed this forum 4-5 times a week and have not been on in quite a while so will try to get back on more often now also.

I was on an insulin pump for both basal and bolus prior to my gastric bypass in April, 2016. I have only lost 50 lbs, but I have decreased my insulin by a lot and do not need to bolus anymore. My basal rate has decreased twice. However, I'm having a very difficult time getting past 50 lbs lost, but my diabetes is under great control. So, I am still using my pump only because I prefer the convenience of it over multiple shots a day. If I could lose another 50-75 lbs I think I could possibly come off insulin completely. Getting there is another story.
I hope this helped you.

@@myrizzy good for you!!
The holidays were tough. Especially being at my mom's for 8 days. Not proud of how I ate. I gained about 3 lbs. Not as bad as I feared. Now I am right back to it starting with Protein, veggies and water!