Andrejeus

What is your exercise regimen?At 1200 cal,you should still lose weight no matter what.

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Golden Standard whey isolate is pretty good.I hated Protein Shakes after surgery.2 weeks of liquid diet was nightmare.I actually stopped drinking them after this 2 weeks.I do not recommend to do that.I think you should listen other people and find something that you can drink on regular basis.I lost so much hair due to lack of Protein in my diet.I actually started to drink them again after a year of surgery,and I find Golden Standard pretty tasty.

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PepperCat Why do you think you stretch your sleeve?

I was eating around 800/calories a day but my weight loss has stopped, so I'm trying something new by increasing the calories. Yesterday I had 1350. I might hit 1200 today. We'll see how it goes. I'm 7 months post-op.

I was in the same situation.I eated probably between 500-800 after 6 months of my surgery.When I was probably 8 months out,I stopped loosing weight.My bariatric nurse told me that I might in my perfect weight(I was so upset,because I was still overweight).I increased my calories to 1000,and my weight started to go down.Now I eat about 1400 calories(most of the days though I am OK with 1200). I exercise 5 times per week(only cardio) and try to do 10000 steps per day.

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I use Probiotics, and I do not have this issue.I started taking them a couple months after surgery.

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I did not exercise for the first 6 months(I did,however,walk with my dog).After 6 months,I hit a long stall(for about 3 months-my weight was 180-170,not less not more).I started exercising,not vigorously,but most days of the week,and I was able to reach my first goal(145 lbs).I agree with you on "taking it easy" first 6 months,but after 6 months it is good idea to include exercising to your weight loss journey.I also see people who exercise vigorously,and I am happy for them,however,how long can you exercise at this level of the intensity?Boot camps,maraphon prep,etc?Not only I do not have time for this,but also I do not think it is good for your body(if doing it excessively). So,I chose moderate exercise program,which I think I can do for (hopefully) for the rest of life.

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I have been seeing counsellors who specialize in eating disorders for many years.All of them have different approaches how to deal with this disorder: one of my councelors wanted me to eat everything but in moderation,and the one I am seeing now want me to eat "clean" and to stay away from junk food. I decided to listen my counsellor and up my calories to 1400.Believe or not,I always ate pretty healthy, even when I was 300 pounds;my problem was with portions.Before surgery,I used to eat the whole bag of salad(which is 600 calories) + I would add grilled chicken(another 200 calories) and that was my lunch. I think best approach for binge eaters is healthy balanced diet(not Keto, not low-carb,not fat -free),but normal healthy diet with appropriate amount of carbs,protein,and fat(and calories overall).Depriving myself of food only will get me in trouble.I did it all my childhood,and as consequence,I developed eating disorder.I will keep eating healthy and exercise 3-5 times per week.I will let you know if it helped me with my binges.Now I have 1-2 per week;I hope to eliminate them.Also,I think I will join BED support group;my therapist suggested one,where the organizer is registered dietician.Also,I will eliminate some foods Enoch trigger my binges;one of this foods is granola(whenever I buy one,I end up eating it in 2 days). Thank you all for your suggestions and support.I feel so much better now!Good luck with your journeys!

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I am the same way! I can’t eat a whole lot at once but I will catch a tub of icecream being gone in a few days or a bag of chips gone in a single day. Your “chest,” unhealthy foods, just don’t keep them in the house. Don’t stock up on junk when it’s on sale because you will eat it. Denser Proteins like chicken, beef and meats keep me fuller a lot longer. If you have trouble digesting dry chicken breast like I do, try canned chicken. Much softer and sooooo good. And easy too. I also when I want to eat a lot, try and eat the healthy stuff on the plate and put more healthy stuff then the non healthy stuff so I don’t have room for the unhealthy. If you want ice cream, go to the store and get a small container, or a bag of chips at the checkout. Then you really want it because you went to the store for it versus going to the kitchen [emoji173]️

That's the thing,I do not have any bad food in the house.I go to the food store every weekend,buy healthy food,and cook for whole week(meal prep).Binging is a compulsion;it is not simply overeating,it is eating to the point you feel sick.I do not even enjoy what I eat sometimes(can't even taste it). It is eating disorder,and I have to deal with it for the rest of my life.Thank you for your suggestions.I think you are right about trying to eat some foods in moderation to satisfy certain cravings.

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I am 9 weeks RNY, but have never heard the term “ pouch reset”. Would someone please explain it? Thanks. And thanks for the valuable information.

Pouch reset is basically diet where you go through the same stages which you had after your WLS surgery.The one I occasionally do is 5 day pouch reset.I usually do it after my binging episodes;it helps for a while until the next episode.


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If you already have a therapist you might decide to follow her/his advice to stop the binge eating. To stop the binge eating (is it really bingeing or more like loss of control eating?) you need to eat enough in the first place so you'll met your body's needs. If you only want to lose 5-6 lbs more you're most likely at a healthy weight already so you might want to put that goal into the back for now and focus on getting this bingeing stuff out of your life before it really gets out of hand.
The book Brain Over Binge is a really good read IMO. However, what constitutes a good read or not is always in the eye of the reader.

It is compulsive eating;I eat to the point I feel sick.I can throw up(not intentionally)and eat again an hour later.I also can experience the dumping syndrom(not pleasent thing) and eat again later.But the worst happens in the morning:my stomach hurts,I feel nauseated,I can not even look on food, and I emotionally upset.I mean,it is disease,and I have to learn how to control it.I will follow my therapist suggestions(she actually specialized on eating disorders and she used to have one which she successfully overcame). This nutritionist is an idiot!!Honestly,if I up my calories and keep exercising,I will still lose weight(slower though).I am 5'6 and I weigh 141-144(it fluctuates),I am normal not overweight,so if I keep this weight I am actually OK with it.I just want to stop hurting myself. Sometimes I read other people posts and they keep eating 1000 cal even after 1 year after surgery(yogurt in the morning,shake in tbe afternoon,and etc),and I start to feel guilty.I mean,how? But we all have different bodies and issues,so I should stop compare myself with others.Thank you again for all your suggestions and support!

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BS. "Being lightheaded" is not normal.

I just need to follow my therapist suggestions and up my calories. Just eat at least 1500 cal per day with normal(not low) carb intake.I mean you are so right about fad dieting.When I was in high school I was pretty active(daincing school,sports,soccer with boys),and because I was chunky kid,I put myself on very strict diet(I blame my parents for allowing me to do that).I was 110-115 lbs,but my eating habbits were horrible(I used to skip dinner and eat huge dinner for breakfast).So,my binge eating comes from my childhood.Thank you again for all your tips.
PS:Sorry for grammar mistakes;English is not my first language.

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Sounds like you're stuck in the starve-binge-cycle / dieting-loss-of-control-eating-cycle (again).
You might benefit from:
- staying away from stupid fad diets like pouch reset
- stop exercising as punishment for overeating
- eating foods you really like regularly to prevent loss of control eating
- reading the book Brain Over Binge
These are things you can try right away without being depended on other people / having to wait for appointments and that'll hopefully help.

I heard about this book before.I will definitely read it.I understand what you saying,I even thought about stopping exercising for a week and work on my diet(stabilize it),but exercising helps me with stress and improve my concentration(I am an engineering student),so it is hard to give up.But you completely right,I need to stop doing "fad" diets!Believe it or not,I talked to my nutritionist last week and she told me to continue 1200 diet and she said it is OK to burn 500 cal per day.I tried to explain to her that I am hungry and light headed if I am doing it,but she said it is normal.

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I've never been a binge eater, having said that I just don't have stuff in the house that is not good for me. Sometimes if only a piece of dark chocolate will quiet the voice I break a corner off and savor it. I would go back to your counselor to see why and what is causing it. Also have you tried OA they may help too before you lose your way.

I was diagnosed with BED.I had to wait a year to be approved by psychiatrist for surgery due to my binge eating.I think I might try OA meetings!I guess it would be nice to have an extra support.
I do not have bad food in my house,but in binging days I order it or hit the 7 eleven for chocolate and other sweets.

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[mention=346667]Andrejeus [/mention]
welcome to our small group. We get "smaller" by the day!
congrats on losing 142 lbs!!!! way to go!!!!
various thoughts/opinions on "pouch stretching". my doc says your stomach might
stretch a teeny bit. But NEVER significantly, or to its original size. But, by worrying
about the thought of stretching, OP might eat better/moderation with the fear that they
are stretching their stomach.!! (OP have been known to be shot for less🤣
"yet" is the operative word!! you don't want to wait until you do gain, stop now!!
Good for you on realizing/recognizing your prob.
being brave enough in finding the board, looking for HELP before its too late. Back when i
was your age (14 months) i used to brush my teeth whenever i was in trouble wanting
to eat. (i now have the best looking teeth!!) LOL
i was never big on exercise, but when i have that "need" about eating, i might go walking,
i sometimes will still think about eating, LOL - but i don't eat.
other things to do, exercise more, read - talk on the phone. simple suggestions
i am frequently on the 'puter, i enjoy the boards, talking to you guys etc. keeps me
off the streets, out of trouble and away from food🤣
My "secret" to what really, really helps me and not overeating etc -
i remember the "good ol' days" when i weighed 235 lbs eeeeek - unhealthy etc.
i can not/will not back to those days. i remind myself how i looked and
felt, also that OP do sometimes regain - i can NEVER can let that happen to me!!
7.5 years sleeved, i weigh 130 (fluctuations) feel great, and i'm cute as a button!🤣
hang around with us, you'll learn alot - and meet many nice OP that have had WLS,
knowledge to pass on, lessons to learn - we'll keep your mind occupied off that mean
4 letter word FOOD
good luck bud
kathy

7.5 years out and still keeping,wow,I am so impressed!Good job!Thank you very much!I am quite lonely;my husband is deployed and I do not have too many friends due to constant moving.I started doing Meet up and met a few nice people(we hike in mountains every weekend),maybe I should start getting to know them better and communicate with them more.I am full time engineering student,so I am in school all the time,and when I am there,I do not feel hungry(I eat my packed lunch, snacks,and dinner ).But when I am at home alone,I start to crave some foods and I start order crap(like Chinese food or pizza).

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Hi,guys!So,I am 14 months after surgery, and I started binge eating.I was 279 pounds on my surgery day and I lost 142 lbs.I still want to lose 5-6 pounds,but lately I have been having those binge eating days,when I can eat up to 3000 cals.Does anyone have the same issue?On other days,I eat between 1200-1400 cals,sometimes less,and I do cardio almost every day,so I am not gaining weight yet.I do pouch reset almost every 2 weeks to prevent pouch stretching,it helps for a while until I have my another episode.Please,offer some tips how to stop doing it...Thank you!

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I feel the same way because I did my surgery May 29, 2019 and I literally just lost only 24lbs I was feeling so defeated because no matter I do I'm not losing the weight the way I would like and I'm so constipated all the time. I've tried a candy, popcorn, nuts,fruit, vegetables to see what my body rejects but so far nothing. Everything is going down with ease. I too feel like why did I do this because I'm not getting the same results others did. Then my friend who did the surgery said to me, "my journey is mine and I can't compare it to anyone else's journey." I will say the same to you. Find out what works for you and your new body and do it. There's no way you will revert. You physically can't, because your body is not the same.

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Try good probiotics.It works for me.

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I think your body is adjusting to loosing so much weight in one week.Do not worry,you will loose much more weight as long as you follow your team's plan.

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Think Thin is pretty good oatmeal with 10 or 15 g of protein.It is a little pricey,but you can buy 3 boxes for 20 dollars on Amazon and you only need it for a few weeks.

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