VSG Family I need help. I'm 7 months post op and to date I've lost 83 pounds from my highest weight of 426. I'm about 17 pounds from hitting my 100 pound weight loss and very happy but I fill like I'm going backwards. I'm feeling like I did prior to surgery that the weight will never come off. I need suggestions on how to get back on track. Has anyone post op felt this way and if so what did you do to break the back tracking?

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Felling like I'm failing

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You're NOT going backwards! Your weight loss has been incredible! To the extent you have been off the wagon, now you gotta get back on the horse!! You know what to do.... Less carbs, more protein, make sure you are getting your water in. Cut out any sugar you're eating. It's just like in the beginning (where I am!!!) - once sugar goes in, cravings start. Once you get the sugar out of the system, the cravings subside. YOU CAN DO THIS! (And, you're doing great! Don't be too hard on yourself!)

for me after 6months my weight drastically slowed down, so I feel what your saying , but every month I loose about 5 or 6 lbs and at a year I am 119 lbs down . started at 338 now I am 219 ,.... be patient keep doing what your doing..... and excercise

Thanks! I'm going to go back to the basics by journaling and walking more.

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VSG Family I need help. I'm 7 months post op and to date I've lost 83 pounds from my highest weight of 426. I'm about 17 pounds from hitting my 100 pound weight loss and very happy but I fill like I'm going backwards. I'm feeling like I did prior to surgery that the weight will never come off. I need suggestions on how to get back on track. Has anyone post op felt this way and if so what did you do to break the back tracking?

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First off, congrats on the weight loss! Start celebrating your successes and cut yourself some slack! Ditto on the getting back to basics. Maybe also write down a list of things you are now able to do that you weren't 83 pounds ago....like smaller cloths sizes, having an easier time getting around, etc.

Back to the basics: protein, water, and exercise! You can do it! Good luck!!

You've got this, girl. Just do what you know is best for you. Keep on pushing.

I have a friend that had the bypass. She lost 100 pounds in a year, then gained 30 back. She went back to journaling, working out, low carb, no sugary stuff. She had to battle but she ended up losing the 30 plus another 20. This was 2 years out for her. You might lose slower now, but you'll get rid of those 17 pounds!

You're NOT going backwards! Your weight loss has been incredible! To the extent you have been off the wagon, now you gotta get back on the horse!! You know what to do.... Less carbs, more Protein, make sure you are getting your Water in. Cut out any sugar you're eating. It's just like in the beginning (where I am!!!) - once sugar goes in, cravings start. Once you get the sugar out of the system, the cravings subside. YOU CAN DO THIS! (And, you're doing great! Don't be too hard on yourself!)

Best advice ,right on the money sugar is just as bad as drugs for some of us.