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I am almost 3 years post OP and have started gaining weight. Over the past 4 months I have gained about 15 lbs. I know I am doing some things wrong. Not prepping, eating on the go and more carbs. Should I go back to protein shakes? Any suggestions on how to get back on track. Snack and meal prep suggestions if you have any as well. Thank you! [emoji1]
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You are not alone; though I'm now six years out this week (Dec. 3rd, 2013). In the past 1.5 years, I gained ~20-25 #s and I'm having a hard time losing them. Admittedly, I didn't stick to protein-only and began eating faster.
I'd gotten from HW: 271-->SW: 252-->180 lowest weight, size 10ish. Now I'm 202-204 pounds, ~ size 12-14. Grr. (In full disclosure, I had gotten back to 210 [209.8]. That would have been a full 30 pounds!!!) I work hard to NOT pick up potato chips (my nemesis and road trip snack).
I had the VSG and all that ghrelin area was whacked off 6 years ago. But ghrelin finds its ugly way back after ~ 5 years I'm told, and so the battle can resume.
I don't do the shakes because they mostly have sucralose/splenda and I do NOT lose with that. Fact. I don't. I gain.
So I'd say do all you can to get back to your steaks, fish, eggs, bacon, sardines, whatever, to break the cycle and get you back to no cravings. Just say NO when tempted to buy crap/bad carbs.
As some have told me "20 pounds, not that bad." But to me, it is. I never wanted to see 200 again. Also, I'm almost 65, so that might be a factor, but I'm not putting it on 'slower metabolism.'
But right now, I'm feeling stronger, so I hope to get under 200 by end of the year, if not by Christmas. Just step away from the bad stuff. Delight on steak, fish and eggs, etc.

I think there are many roads to the same truth.
Love all the advice. Congrats on making the decision to take charge of the regain now while it's only 10-15lbs!
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I honestly would go back to Bari Basics of your Forever Diet post surgery. That's the forever stage or highest stage. As @Healthy_life2 said, it's very important to clean house. Get rid of the crap in your pantry and fridge if possible. And if you live in a mixed house, see what you can do to sequester the crap to one spot that is not if your line of site! A separate cabinet or file drawer or fridge! Detox off the crap, especially sugar and white foods.
1. Food log, plan, weigh, measure EVERYTHING that goes in your mouth, good and bad.
2. Protein first. Meet your protein goals each day.
3. Lo glycemic veggies are next. (Low Carb Keto Veggies)
4. A tiny bit of healthy fats to help with satiety and vit/min absorption.
5. Drink 100oz of fluid per day (a good amount of it water).
6. Take your vitamins and minerals daily.
7. Get back to walking and then to your forever exercise program.
8. Keep foods SIMPLE-try to avoid super caloric, super gratifying foods. I think they make you eat more and cause hunger quicker. Stick to dense lean clean proteins and al dente veg and if still hungry low glycemic berries or underripe apples/pears in small quantities.
9. Weigh daily and take your measurements.
10. Deep breathe, do comedy therapy on Netflix, meditate or pray, hug your kids and fam/friends.
11. Ditch any caloric liquids other than the limited use of protein drinks.
12. Never underestimate the power of Rotisserie Chicken from Costco or Sam's.

The doctor put me on 2 protein shakes a day and one 400 calories meal a day. I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. I did it for medical reasons, so it's a little extreme but I think you should go back to replacing at least one meal a day with a protein shake. You got this!

I am almost 3 years post OP and have started gaining weight. Over the past 4 months I have gained about 15 lbs. I know I am doing some things wrong. Not prepping, eating on the go and more carbs. Should I go back to protein shakes? Any suggestions on how to get back on track. Snack and meal prep suggestions if you have any as well. Thank you! [emoji1]
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15lbs is not a large gain. You got this.
Some options to try,
Personally, I wouldn’t go back to shakes to rest. You will feel more satisfied with real food. Go back to bariatric basics. Follow your plan and log your food in an app like my fitness pal. stay within your weight loss calories/macros.
Get temptation foods out of the house go grocery shopping Real sugar and extra carbs make you crave them more. They cause hunger Detox off them When you deny cravings, you want them more - Keep healthy low-Calorie options for sweet/salty on hand Eat dense protein (not soft foods) with other items on your plan. Allow yourself to eat as much veggies as you want to satisfy hunger. Join the December weight loss challenge for motivation.

I am almost 3 years post OP and have started gaining weight. Over the past 4 months I have gained about 15 lbs. I know I am doing some things wrong. Not prepping, eating on the go and more carbs. Should I go back to protein shakes? Any suggestions on how to get back on track. Snack and meal prep suggestions if you have any as well. Thank you! [emoji1]
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I am almost 3 years post OP and have started gaining weight. Over the past 4 months I have gained about 15 lbs. I know I am doing some things wrong. Not prepping, eating on the go and more carbs. Should I go back to protein shakes? Any suggestions on how to get back on track. Snack and meal prep suggestions if you have any as well. Thank you! [emoji1]
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Hi all want to post another update. A week away from my 3 month surgiversary and 30 kgs (about 60 pounds) down. I feel so much better and things are starting to get back to normal. The days where i fell down and regret having this surgery have reduced tremendously. Overall i just feel great! ????

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I haven't uploaded photos before, so I'm hoping I've done it right! Green shirt photos were the day I came home after surgery, so 3 days post op and 360 lbs. the black shirt photos were end of October 2016. I've lost 95 lbs. The face shot in the green shirt I was at my heaviest of 388 lbs. The difference in my face astounds me. I still have a long way to go, but I am thrilled with how far I've come in in just under 7 months.
Yes, my bathroom mirror needs a good cleaning. Sorry

Surgery date July 13th, 2016 Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Mostaedi at Richmond Kaiser
Heaviest weight January 2016 290lbs
Surgery weight July 13th 2016 242.2lbs
Current weight today November 30th 2016 170.1lbs
I'm almost 27yrs old, 5'6 inches.
Started at a size 22-24
Currently in a size 8/M
My shoe size went back down from an 11 to a 10 which is very exciting for me!

I have some loose skin on my tummy, and under my arms, my butt and thighs are also kinda saggy, but I'm working on those now with some kettlebell workouts.

Im so happy that I was able to get off my insulin! I still have like 25 lbs to go but I am not rushing! When you get closer to your goal, it is slower to lose it! To all of you, you are awesome and continue being beautiful inside and out!
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Debbydo ~ this is a very good NSV!!! Keep this good out look on getting your weight and health under control and you will be a deffinate success!! Good for you. Hope you get approved soon.

I had surgery almost 10 months ago. Hubby is just eatting better

This is the first time posting any pics. I am a couple days shy of 2 mos post op. Down 46lbs.

This is me, 7 months post-op..79lbs lost