I am 8 months post op and I feel afraid to eat,, I don't want to gain weight back!!!

If it's interfering with your way of life, you may want to seek counseling.

I do fear gaining the weight back and I am not yet where I want to be!!!!

I totally understand. I met with my dietitian last week and she said in 5 more pounds I can start eating carbs and more good fats to slow down my weight loss as I'm close to goal. I don't want to overdo and gain back the weight. But she said to start one new carb or fat a week and watch the scale just to be sure I don't go overboard. One day at a time Sam. You can do this. I believe surgery was the hardest part and we are well past that.

Kim.. You are right the surgery was tuff.. How much have you lost? I have lost 140 but I want to loose 55 more pounds!!!

I think if you follow you NUT guidance you won't have any problems. You have done really well so far, and I don't see why you wouldn't continue to do so. Even though there is a so called 'honeymoon' period it doesn't mean that you will just stop losing weight when that period is over.

Could you update your info? You ought to be showing off how much you have lost! Just go to top of page and put your mouse over 'patients' there is a place to click 'my patient info' (well, if you are on a computer lol) It is nice to see where people are in their journey.

Breathe in, breathe out - and hang in there! And as someone else said - if your fears overwhelm you get some help.

Personally I think we all should be fearful, it is too easy to gain weight back, we all know this we all have done it before. I don't think you need counselling, just keep doing what you are doing and be fearful!!

I think that is very common for all of us. I am nearing maintenance and do not look forward to the day I have to incorporate more calories. I would like to lose another 10-12 pounds. So, just hang in there and know that is a common fear, especially after what we have all been through because nothing about this road is easy!!

Kim.. You are right the surgery was tuff.. How much have you lost? I have lost 140 but I want to loose 55 more pounds!!!

Wow SAM that is awesome!!! Good job.

I've lost around 123 pounds since Sept 2014. Talk to Renee and she can give you tips on what you can or can't snack on. At least I'm a huge snacker.