should I go to weight watchers?

[Iweeny 36]

Hi everyone. has anyone joined weight watchers after getting sleeved? I feel like joining to get a weekly weigh in plus I kinda like the recognition they give when you lose weight. I don't get any support by my surgeon or his office, they do not offer any support groups or nutritionist . is it a bad idea or go for it? any input would be great

[Sofla Kate 16]

I think so. You will stay on track to healthy choices and not be hungry with small portions.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Hey, what ever helps you stay on track! I'm 20 months post op and have been thinking about it, I'd like to lose 7-10 more pounds and need the structure. They do encourage healthy, wholesome food!

[RAAinNH 113]

I think Weight Watcher's is an excellent idea. Talk with your leader privately. Ask her to help you convert points into calories. After surgery, your caloric intake will be low and will eventually increase to 1000 to 1200 calories. You will have the added advantage of going through maintenance, which will help you determine what your daily intake will be. Keep in mind that your surgeon's diet requirements come first.

I bought the Fitbit One and the Fitbit Aria scale to help support me through my weight loss journey. It gives me the support I need plus little badges when I reach a goal. What ever helps us to be successful... I say go for it

[tannak 60]

I have been doing weight watchers during my six month insurance required preop diet and I love the support I get there. I have decided to continue going after surgery as well! I haven't told anyone there that I am having weight loss surgery yet but I suppose I should soon!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

anyone joined weight watchers after getting sleeved?

tweeny

congrats on your success

great idea!!!!!! as everyone says, get your support, keep your records - whatever works for you

i'm gonna "try" and get my DH to go with me. he needs to lose 75-100 lbs

he's NEVER tried to lose weight!!!! who knows this might work - couldn't hurt

I know, i know - he has to do this for himself - but a "little" push couldn't hurt - but if he refuses oh well

he's 56 years young - but its never too late!!!!

I am a "lifer" having lost my "excess" weight long, long ago - so i "believe" my meetings are free as long as i am goal

[luckysmomma 407]

I am going. I need the weekly accountability of Mr. scale. I am only 2 wks out from surgery, but I know this surgery isn't a magic bullet. I know my thirst, appetite, and cravings will return one day.

[Ima Loser 197]

I did weight watchers before my surgery and I havent stopped since... I feel like it is an awesome program and it helps keep me accountable. I also feel like I will have a built in plan once I am done losing. I think WW will def keep me maintaining my weight!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Guess what peeps???? I'm almost 3 years out and I'm joining weight watchers TOMORROW eek ....I've always LOVED their program and I want to learn more about the 360 program I hear fruits are free points now??? LOL! I have been eating terribly and need to get back on track and need to be accountable to a weekly weigh in. I'm still a 6-8 but I feel bloated. Just need to get back on track ...I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the "what is this girl doing here" looks LOL...I used to do that to others too, anyhoo I will keep you posted! Hugs!!!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Yes,I think you should. I have went to WW a few times in the past and it worked well. I never used their point system and was really successful at just finding some foods I liked and sticking with them. For example, for dinner I loved the Thai noodle with Fiber one mixed in, green peas and a Sunday desert. I swear I had a Sundae every single day and lost 90 lbs. I did not know how it was possible I was losing 5 lbs a week on this diet for dinner. Never counted a single point. i do not what it is about me; i just do not enjoy tracking at all even though i am a numbers person by career, go figure. My wife and all the other women were so jealous. It was fun. I loved coming to the weigh ins on Saturday morning and recording the losses and getting the rewards. It was so much fun. It helped me be accountable. Unfortunately I had a tendency to fall off the WW band wagon after about 6 months. If your find WW will help you be accountable, then by all means do it.

[valerie805 4]

Guess what peeps???? I'm almost 3 years out and I'm joining weight watchers TOMORROW eek <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ....I've always LOVED their program and I want to learn more about the 360 program I hear fruits are free points now??? LOL! I have been eating terribly and need to get back on track and need to be accountable to a weekly weigh in. I'm still a 6-8 but I feel bloated. Just need to get back on track <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />...I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for the "what is this girl doing here" looks LOL...I used to do that to others too' date=' anyhoo I will keep you posted! Hugs!!!![/quote']

3 years out.....if you don't mind me asking what's the most weight you've lost? Have you kept most of it off?

[sleeve 4 me 910]

3 years out.....if you don't mind me asking what's the most weight you've lost? Have you kept most of it off?

My highest weight that I am aware of is 234 lbs.

Then using the weight watcher system I got to 216 then again using the ww program I was 204 day of surgery August 2010.

Got down to 144 (a loss of 60 lbs) with sleevie.

My last weigh in I was 147 and that was last year sometime, so I'm not sure how much I weigh now, I will find out tomorrow eek!

I did lose 44 lbs. in about 6 months in 2004 using weight watchers...I just could not maintain the weight loss :-(...but their program WORKS!

Stay tuned...

[Iweeny 36]

Well...I did it...started WW ..and I love it! This is my thrid week .I love the rewards they give u for losing weight and the weekly accountability..I am still a slow loser but I am losing little by little. Thank you everyone for the input

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

3 years out and I'm joining weight watchers

Iweeny

joining WW - good for you

for pending, newbies et al.....

some people are afraid/curious what will happen a couple of years PO since you've been at goal???

will i keep the weight off???

sleeve 4 me is doing something great

"nipping" it in the bud!!!!! (she doesn't have any big prob - just wants to continue to do well and not slip - get some more eating pointers)

staying accountable!

you/me/we might start to slack off a bit (unintentionally) after being at goal for a bit

staying on top of things is what you must continue to do for the rest of your life

but......that is ok - what a great life it will be - healthy,happy et al

get whatever help/assistance during and after your WL

after goal - you must continue working hard

following all the rules that brought you to your success

WW???some other support group???? great!!!!

or........... come over to my house for a glass of Water and pleasant conversation!!!

good luck to all of us

[nadoue 158]

If you tell them you have wls, you won't be able to sign up well at least in Brockton you can't !