Anyone out there that's had weight gain struggles post gastric bypass? I had my surgery back in 2009, did excellent with weight loss but over the past year I have put weight back on. I'm currently getting back on track and losing the weight but I'd like the support of a buddy who's gone down the same road.

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I am 13 months post op and I have finally figured out that in order to not gain weight I have to log all my foods. It is a daily struggle for us not to over eat or eat the wrong items. However with food logging it hold us accountable. Hard to hide from the candy bar you just ate when it is in black and white. I would take it a step further log you emotions at the time you are eating. I figured out that I would choose bad foods mainly while I was at work. I drive around a city all day and when I would stop to use the restroom at a gas station I would walk out of there spending 10 and would not choose healthy options. When work gets busy I tend to snack even more.

Food logging made me realize all of that. It allows you to see patterns in your food intake. Although I am not gaining weight I would be happy to support you. Just let me know what I can do to help you. Our cities motto is - together we do it better. I think that really applies to RNY patients.

I am 13 months post op and I have finally figured out that in order to not gain weight I have to log all my foods. It is a daily struggle for us not to over eat or eat the wrong items. However with food logging it hold us accountable. Hard to hide from the candy bar you just ate when it is in black and white. I would take it a step further log you emotions at the time you are eating. I figured out that I would choose bad foods mainly while I was at work. I drive around a city all day and when I would stop to use the restroom at a gas station I would walk out of there spending 10 and would not choose healthy options. When work gets busy I tend to snack even more. Food logging made me realize all of that. It allows you to see patterns in your food intake. Although I am not gaining weight I would be happy to support you. Just let me know what I can do to help you. Our cities motto is - together we do it better. I think that really applies to RNY patients.

I can relate. Like music1618, I started logging my food and exercise. I found an app (my fitness pal). I am 3 years out and I have gained 10 pounds since I moved to DC last May. Unfortunately, I can tolerate almost everything, except ice cream (of any type). I feel like such a failure, which puts me in a serious funk and not so pleasant to be around. I am trying to get back on track, but I am afraid I may have stretched my pouch. Looking for a local Dr. to do some follow-up.

Hi!

I'm nearly 10 years out and have had wt gain from losing sight of the 4 rules. I recently found "the 5 day pouch plan" by Kaye Bailey. Her website is very helpful and encouraging. I've dropped 10 pounds using this. It's been helpful to get back on track. I've just downloaded the fitness pal app and I know this will help me track and be more focused.

What are the 4 rules?

These are what was we called the "Golden Rules" at my surgeons office

1. Eat Protein first

2. Drink at least 64 ounces of Water daily. No drinking with meals (wait 30 minutes to eat after drinking, wait 30 minutes to drink after eating)

3. Take Vitamins daily

4. Exercise

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Anyone out there that's had weight gain struggles post gastric bypass? I had my surgery back in 2009, did excellent with weight loss but over the past year I have put weight back on. I'm currently getting back on track and losing the weight but I'd like the support of a buddy who's gone down the same road.

I can so relate! I'm only 1 year out and I find I can eat almost anything in small amounts and if I go slow. It's scary to me. Snacking is my #1 biggest downfall. #2 is eating small amounts of carbs here and there. It's a daily struggle. I need to start logging my food again and becoming more focused. When things get so busy at home/school/work, it's so easy to get derailed. BUT, I know I can keep moving the scale down! I did it before, right? I just tell myself that I'm an emotional food addict (because I am, ha!) and that it's like any other addict. Go to support group and talk. It's a long journey but, so worth the effort as we all know.