Jessibird

Hi Jess,
I had a 16 pound gain my third year. It was work and slow to get it back off. It can be done and you have a lot of support here.
pouch reset works for some of us. For me the calorie range was too restrictive. liquids never kept me feeling full. I went back to real food stage basics. Logged my food, hydrate and exercise. I had to find the calorie and carb range my body started losing again.
Get temptation out of the house
Eat dense Protein sources and real whole food to keep you feeling more satisfied
Realize you will feel crappy detoxing off sugar and extra calories and carbs. It will pass.
The mental battle is a big part of getting back on track. Here are a few threads that may help.

Doing the head work
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/425354-the-importance-of-doing-the-head-work/?tab=comments#comment-4776743
Intermittent fasting as an option for weight loss
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/419144-intermittent-fasting-daily-menuresultsaccountability/?page=172&tab=comments#comment-4779301
Weight loss challenge for motivation
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/424941-❤-may-2019-challenge❤/?tab=comments#comment-4771502

You are doing better than me. I ate a sandwich last night and coffee and a salad today. But the only other thing I have had the last 48 hours is Protein Shakes and Water. Great job!

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You are doing better than me. I ate a sandwich last night and coffee and a salad today. But the only other thing I have had the last 48 hours is Protein Shakes and Water. Great job!

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Does wine count as Clear Liquids? Lol... jk (kinda)

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I just go back to basics when I need to lose weight. Protein first, then non-starchy vegetables. If I have room after that, maybe a small serving of fruit or whole grains. I don't think I could go all the way back to shakes only at this point.

I also have reactive hypoglycemia. Eating something every 3-4 hours helps with that. Either a protein or, if I do a carb, then I pair it with a protein - for example, some apple slices with Peanut Butter.

The length of time it takes me to eat. Sometimes i just want to hurry it up already (at which i will get rewarded with some awesome foamies), and other times I just want to just say F it, i dont want to keep having to eating this.
I’m always the last person eating, and I feel like I’m drawing attention to myself, amplified by the miniscule portions on my plate.

For me its been sticking to a healthy diet once my hunger returned. It was easy to ignore unhealthy foods when I wasn't hungry and its much much harder now. I have to be very deliberate in making my food choices and saying NO to food I know isn't healthy.

Hardest part was my hormones for the first year. I felt sad after the weight dropped off so fast. But the hardest part now is maintenance, I have gained 15 lbs back my second year after surgery. Definitely not the easy way out of weight loss.

SW: 230
LW: 130 and goal weight
CW: 145

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I am so sorry to read this. I understand your feelings so well. I was there, I mourned the loss of food. Weight loss surgery forces you to deal with the issues that you were using food to deal with. I suggest therapy or a support group. You are not alone and the emotional toll is a hard one. Hang in there and try to make new healthy habits while you are being forced to change anyway.

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I should mention I spent 4 days in the hospital and missed more than 2 weeks of work for the ruptured ulcer. It was on a seam and leaked into my system.

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I should mention I spent 4 days in the hospital and missed more than 2 weeks of work for the ruptured ulcer. It was on a seam and leaked into my system.

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Sometimes a loving slap upside the head from the members is a good reality check..lol

Set your "Oh sh*t! Panic Meter" at 5 lbs. If you're at the top of your window, go back to basics and hone down until you're back at your goal. I truly think from observing the vets who are 3-4+ years out, that these people maintain without a gain. And make it look easy. We know though, it really isn't easy lol.

Had my bypass done in dec 16. I have done awesome! I quit everything I was supposed to. I take my Vitamins and drink my Protein. 130 is my ideal weight and I had stayed there for several months. I had an ulcer and didn't know it so I spent a week in the hospital in Feb. I left the hospital at 127. Took me March and April to get back to 130 (I wasn't trying to gain I was just ok with it). I have struggled a bit with alcohol so I cut it out completely. And gain 3 lbs in a week!!! I'm sad, what am I going to do now that I'm really healthy, no ulcer, no alcohol, I gain??!!! I know that foods gave snuck back in and my brain knows what I need to do but why does it have to be so damn hard??!?
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i wouldn't go calling the authorities over 3lbs. i crap three pounds.
unless you somehow managed to overeat 10,500 calories over your BMR last week alone... (hint: you didn't)... it's just Water weight and your body still adjusting. remember, it's common after reaching your lowest weight (usually about 1.5 years after surgery) to gain about 5% back before settling on THAT new weight as your long term set point.
in other words - keep up the not drinking, follow the 80% principle, and try to relax and practice acceptance.

Everyone is diferent but my surgeon allowed me to eat dairy till the 4 th week at 5 days post op i was drinking only my Protein and frappe ice with a touch of gatorade, my food was a Soup of chayote im from México i think in english is squash... or carrot (boil them till soft then u put it in the blender with some salt and water) (image of chayote)

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Hugs - sorry you're struggling! Remember, every day it is supposed to get better!!

Careful drinking Gatorade it has sugar. The shoulder pain is the gas they use to raise your organs out of the way to do your surgery. Mine hurt so bad, I remember it clearly. Walking is the only thing that helped it go away. My husband would massage my back and shoulders too. It would help for a minute then it came right back.

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Hi there
Name is Joanna, former smoker
First off, I won't judge you for smoking.
Actually, I quit because of the reason you're facing. I had to. When I first learned I had to quit, I was like screw this, no wls for me. I can't quit. I enjoyed smoking like people enjoy christmas. I smoked about 2 packs a a day. 30 minutes without a cigg was too long.
After I pouted and ranted and raved over how ridiculous it was that i had to quit to get surgery, I came to realize, it was time for me to quit. The trouble was, I had to decide if I was okay to live in this body and continue to smoke and die young or alteast try to quit and change my life. I promise you, it sucks. But I made the choice to atleast try. I cried a week before to the Lord. I needed deliverance. Smoking was my "crack cocaine" I was not only addicted to it, I enjoyed it. I needed it. It was my friend for 23 years years. I started smoking when I was 14? I was 39, still am when I had the surgery. Which, btw, y es, I quit. The first week was pure hell. I am talking pure pure hell. Actually closer to a month. I did have a smoke aid, Chanitix. that stuff made me get through it. IT gives you thte same sensation of smoking. I can't explain it, but it helps. And the great thing with Chantix is you dont have to quit smoking before you start it. Chantix allows you the option to quit after you start, which is the optiion i chose.
I found out after i quit that i had stage 1 copd. So it was a God thing I quit when I did. I still struggle with wanting one sometimes but it DOES get easier. Tomorrow actually makes 7 months smoke free. Truth? You will always wish you could smoke. Always. but that desire does get easier and you honestly will feel so much better. I could hardly breathe and and I was constantly getting bronchitis and just getting sick. The cost was outrageous and the bottom line, it feels so good not to have to constantly worry about having a cigg on me for when i need it.
I am not judging you. I so get it, I get it
But if you do decide quitting is worth it for you, try using chantix
and a lot of gum
and.. i also bought straws and cut them into different lengths and for the first month or so i sucked on those to give me the sensation of smoking and something in my hands. Sounds so dumb, but it helps.
Hugs and you really can do this
When people find out Joanna no longer smokes, they're like. WHATTT??????
You will find happiess in other ways besides smoking. You don't believe me now but in time, you will.
If you choose to quit... xo

Hoping for good scope results!

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I was worried about the big carafate pill. I have only tolerated small pills but the liquid carafate taste awful. The pill wasn't too bad. I didn't go down easy but it did seem to dissolve pretty quickly so it didn't really get stuck. I just need to make sure I am taking it with lots of Water.

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Wow! I don’t have h pylori as well no NSAIDs no smoking no coffee or caffeine either! I really hope this is not a re curring thing!! I was on protonix after surgery for 30 days and still developed the ulcer. I have another endoscopy on March 19. I’m hoping all healed! Thanks everyone for sharing.

I’ve been hospitalized twice with ulcers since my May 2017 bypass. One was about 12 days after surgery and i was in hospital for 4 nights. Second time was about 5-6 weeks ago and i was in overnight. No h pylori, no NAISDs, no smoking. Just ulcers at the connection sites (anastomoses). I was on carafate the first time and this time Protonix twice a day for another month, then once a day forever I guess. I just had lots of blood in stool both times as my sign. No pain. My heart would race and I’d feel very faint when i stood up.

Glad you are home and recovering!

Careful drinking Gatorade it has sugar. The shoulder pain is the gas they use to raise your organs out of the way to do your surgery. Mine hurt so bad, I remember it clearly. Walking is the only thing that helped it go away. My husband would massage my back and shoulders too. It would help for a minute then it came right back.

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