I am 17 months post-op and back to my pre-surgery weight. I lost about 30 lbs right after the surgery, but I've gained it all back. I need to get back on track, but feel so discouraged by it all.

I am 17 months post-op and back to my pre-surgery weight. I lost about 30 lbs right after the surgery' date=' but I've gained it all back. I need to get back on track, but feel so discouraged by it all.[/quote']

So sorry to hear that! And I know you can do it!!! Can I ask how you gained? Maybe look at those details and go back to basics. I'm not much help only three mths out. But I know you can do it

Not exercising and eating the wrong foods.

How much were you suppose to lose???

About 140 lbs.

Sorry to hear that Sarah, this is a concern for myself and I am sure a lot of others. How much (quantity) do you eat at a time? Are there any support groups in your area? I am 3 months out and still have cravings for sweets. I imagine that I will never be able to have them in my house.

I eat between 4-8 oz, but as you know, even small amounts of calorie-laden foods can make you gain weight. I am guilty of eating things I shouldn't. I am also guilty of "grazing". The weight loss center has a support group that meets once a month, but it's during the week, and doesn't fit my work schedule.

Well you know how you gained it back so like the other poster said you have to get back to basics. No junk, measure your food, low carb, exercise. Get control of yourself, you didn't have this surgery to fail, you can do this!! Go see your NUT and doctor for help.

I am researching the sleeve as a revision from the lap band. Your post is a big concern of mine and everyone else I'm certain. Thanks for posting your experience. Sometimes, the many positive stories make us forget that there is another side to the WLS experience. I hope you find your way back to the losers circle soon.

I could sit here and make up all kinds of excuses, but in all truthfulness, I have no one to blame but myself. I have thought about contacting my Dr and nutritionist, but the truth is, I am too embarrassed and ashamed because I have failed myself.

Do you know what size boughie was used on your stomach? do you feel you can eat too much when it's dense protein like beef?

I have thought about contacting my Dr and nutritionist, but the truth is, I am too embarrassed and ashamed because I have failed myself.

I can relate with feeling embarrassed about regain. But I'm sure your medical team would want you to come in so that they can help. They'd rather see you with extra pounds, than to NOT see you at all and have you struggle alone! But yeah, it'll probably still feel a little embarrassing...but try to remember it's just the 'pride' talking, and to not let it override your worthiness of receiving help. Hang in there...I know you got this one.

Do you know what size boughie was used on your stomach? do you feel you can eat too much when it's dense Protein like beef?

I have no idea what a boughie is. Yes, sometimes I do feel like I can eat too much dense protein.

WLS is not easy, I failed with the lap band (lost 60lbs then gained it all back) but was not goin to fail with the sleeve. With the lapband I ate whatever I wanted or was too tight to eat much and would eat slider foods such as cookies and other junk....It is hard, I still find myself cheating with the sleeve but I always know when to get back up! Dont ever give up, the only person that can help you is you. And it takes more then just 1 day. First week is the hardest and then it becomes easy. Give yourself a week and see how well you can do. But you have to start now, dont keep thinking "tomorrow" as I have always been the one to do that! So far with my sleeve I have lost about 80 pounds...I am super happy and im learning how to utilize my tool...You need to still remember that you still do have a tool, this is what you paid for!

As a new person at this, I am very interested in knowing and understanding how this happens. My understanding is that you can only take in so much but I can definitely see eating more frequently to potentially make up calories. I guess I thought this couldn't really happen though until at least 9 months to 1 year out. What kinds of foods or behaviors lead down the slippery slope? I think this is a very important topic for people to talk about because we are all at risk for this.

Sarah, I am sorry you are going through this. I lost 100 pounds 6 years ago, moved, and put all and then some back on. I have avoided my friends since then because of the shame. Making up excuses as to why I couldn't visit was sad. I am guessing that trying to make a come back after having the surgery is quite a challenge. What I really respect you for is that you were brutally honest about the how and why this happened. That seems to be the biggest obstacle of all - admitting the truth. Good for you. I don't know what the best next action is since I am still so new to this. However, I hope you know that you have a support system here. I know you can overcome this and turn things around if you put your mind to it.

Sorry to hear what happened. Being ashamed is not going to help you, put that behind you. Other emotions are more useful. Be angry with fat, not yourself. Love yourself and be your own best friend and trainer.

I suggest you attack exercising with a vengeance. Don't exercise to lose weight, become a life-long trained athlete. It takes on a life of it's own when you stay at it. It becomes a magnificent obsession, much fun, and takes the place of overeating.

When you exercise in the right way you become aware of what foods help you recover and which ones make you weak.

Well, what do ya know, the foods that make you strong are the ones you should be eating anyway!

Proteins, complex carbs, water, vitamins, minerals all build you up. Sugary, fatty foods become yucky.

Your tool will still work for you if YOU work for you!