Hi! It's been almost 1 year out (sleeved Dec 6th 2011) and I think I'm just gaining weight back. My lowest was 205 in the summer but now I weigh 235!! I had a rough summer with getting laid off so gained back some weight because of it and could not afford my vitamins. I got a new job now so am trying to lose weight again and taking the vitamins. My hair is falling out so is now very thin. I'm used to having a thick head of hair. Right now I put myself on a liquid diet for awhile so I can lose the 30 lbs and get back on track. I feel I should have lost way more by now so feel like a failure. My weight before surgery was 300+ and highest I been was 400. I'm still glad that I had the sleeve because there is no way I could have lost 70 lbs on my own. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get back on track?

Moon, sorry to hear about your troubles. The one thing that I have heard is that if you are not getting enough protein then one of the side effects is hair loss. The other is weight gain. If you are not eating enough protein, then you must be eating too many carbs which leads to the weight gain. The pre-op diet with very high protein and very low carbs along with getting plenty of exercise should kick everything back in. Get back on your vitamins too, the B12, calcium and iron are very important. The B12 does help in the weight loss. Don't forget the 64oz of liquids a day. Good Luck and keep us posted.

You MUST have PROTEIN!!!! If nothing else, you must get your protein in! My guess is you are now way out of whack nutritionally and it is showing in your hair and your body holding onto water. Go back to eating sensably, getting your protein shakes in, taking your vitamins and drinking LOTS of water. Walk, walk, walk! You know what to do, just fell off the wagon for a bit. Get back on there, Sister! Visit the boards, talk to people, and get right back on that wagon! Best wishes!

I wonder if you are getting enough protein as well and if you are eating it first at mealtime. Also, what size portions are you eating? Can you give us an example of your meals? Do you have a 1 year checkup with your Dr?

gaining weight back. - rough summer put myself on a liquid diet - feel like a failure. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get back on track?

MoonSiren

giving yourself the jump start by doing the liquids is a step in the right direction

you know the drill - Protein, Water, small portions, watch the carbs

you (we) need to stay strong, stick to what we are supposed to on plan for the rest of our longer healthier, happier life

that being said......i know you can get back on the right track - the fact that you are here now, shows that you want to get back on the road, working with the sleeve to help lose weight

you are most definitely NOT A FAILURE - you slipped up, goofed up abit - but you are back - stand tall!!!

for me, reading the boards doing MFP, helps keep me accountable - keeps me on the straight and narrow

Get back to business - this takes some work - but we all knew that coming in to the sleeve

good luck bud

only look ahead

You are still down 165 pounds...that is an entire person! Are there any support groups in your area?

Thanks all for the support. I have lost 10 lbs since this post by being on a mostly liquid diet (protein shakes).