Three Years Later - What I've Learned

[sknyinside 99]

Awesome post! I'm still in the pre-op phase and am trying to make sure my head is "right" before having surgery. We all hear what we are and are not supposed to do post-surgery. My nutritionist plays a video on why you should not *drink* with meals. Has been really helpful visually as I am trying to do behavior modifications now so that post surgery it may lessen how many behaviors I need to change. Anyway, I thought this would apply nicely in this thread. Here's a linky:

[deedadumble 1,033]

My nutritionist plays a video on why you should not eat with meals.

I think eating with meals is my problem!

Great post OP!

[No game 14,437]

I think eating with meals is my problem!

Great post OP!

Lmao!!!!

[sknyinside 99]

OMG! Drinking with meals! LOL A Duh moment! Sorry. Will edit. But yeah, eating with meals is my problem too!

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

I too can see how easy it would be to gain the weight back , i am almost 5 months out. lost 62 lbs , and am struggling.. this post was a helpful reminder to not drink with my meals and the waiting 30 minutes to drink is long forgotten about.. so today , i start back at week 4 , setting the timer for 30 minutes after a meal , and coming on this board for support.. just reading this board does help , yesterday was my worst day of eating since surgery , i had kays Protein Cereal , which is awesome by the way... then the topping off one piece of pizza.. then a few meat balls, and for the first time since surgery , i ate a small piece of cheesecake.. i also had some italian icees. i kicked myself all day yesterday for doing this.. today , i feel much better , i am back on track , i have ate my 120 calorie cereal , and 3 small meatballs and coffee.. i feel back in control today , but still terrified of gaining it all back some day

[christieouchley 55]

I think alot of us share the fear of going back to the way things were. Your post really shows how easy it can be. The surgery is really a kick start and does make the initial loss easier. I hope I can keep it up for the rest of my life!

[workingonme 11]

Everything you said is so true. It will be two years next month since wls and I wish someone would have posted this information back then. I also go on all liquids if I gain more than 10lbs and it truly works.

[christieouchley 55]

Everything you said is so true. It will be two years next month since wls and I wish someone would have posted this information back then. I also go on all liquids if I gain more than 10lbs and it truly works.

Ill have to remember this. I think the important thing is to remember is the work never ends, and establishing good habits early on (first 6 months) is essential in long term outcome. None of us will ever be one of those skinny people who dont even have to think about it.

[Chelenka 827]

Awesome post! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am five months post-op and it's already becoming easier to eat more and I'm struggling with all my old emotional eating behaviors. Reading your post is a reality check and wake-up call!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Thanks for posting about your 50 lb gain. Most people just quit coming back.

So did you gain it back a little at a time?

please stay in touch. There's a vet's forum where a lot of us are fighting regain.

[christieouchley 55]

Everything you said is so true. It will be two years next month since wls and I wish someone would have posted this information back then. I also go on all liquids if I gain more than 10lbs and it truly works.

I want to know how you stay on all liquids if you gain more than 10 lb back. What do you drink? Where do you get the willpower?

[xchubba 5]

Thank you so much!