18 months post-op and Struggling.

[Dig630 3]

Hi!

I had my surgery almost 19 months ago now and everything has been amazing (I lost about 100lbs and have maintained for a while now). But during the holidays I have to confess I went crazy with my eating and gained about 4 pounds. Does this happen to any of you?

I'm struggling a lot to get back to eating properly and I have cravings all the time now. How do you get back on track? Is there some type of cleansing you can do to jump start your weight loss again?

TIA for your help!

[able2cope 193]

I'm in the same situ as you. although I'm 3.5 years out - I was the same weight for 2 years, but in the past 4 to 6 months I've put on about 12lbs... which is not good! Just can't get back on track and have the cravings too - I know there's something like a 5day pouch test... where you go back to liquids for so long, then soft etc.... someone else will likely know better - I've thought about doing this, but there never seems to be a 'right' time - perhaps I should just get my head down and get it done.

Good luck... whereabouts are you located? I'm in Scotland UK.

[Babbs 14,680]

I'm 18 months out, too. Although I didn't gain really during the holidays because I was trying to excersise to compensate for my terrible eating, I was eating way to many sugar and carbs. I knew once they were over, I needed to detox from it all to end the cravings for more.

I just started by getting back to basics again. Tons of Water, ONLY protien and veggies for every meal except for a Protein shake for Breakfast. No sugar, carbs from white stuff, or processed food.

After the 5th day, I'd lost 2 pounds not really trying, and my cravings for sugar and carbs were under control again. The first day or so is rough getting over the hump, but once you get into the groove, it's easier to keep it going. My restriction even got better!

Good luck!

[Dig630 3]

It's nice and encouraging to know I am not alone!

Thank you for the advice Babbs! I will do exactly that to get back on track because i also went on a sugar and breads binge.

Able2cope, I'm in Argentina. I'm sure after 3 years things are harder but let's try what Babbs sugggest and I'm sure we will get results. Let me know how it goes.

Thank you so much for your reply girls!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I am three years out, and have gained a little (about 5-7 pounds) too. That is really alarming! Then, I had some liposuction done, and gained another 10 pounds of Fluid on top of that! Talk about scary!

But then, I take a deep breath, and I know I will be OK. Weight management takes time and effort. I just need to course correct, and going back to basics, being strict with my intake will lead to success. It's the processed foods that have a way of sneaking in, along with refined carbs and sugars that lead to craving. Once I'm off the junk for a few days, life gets much easier again.

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I'm 16 months out as well and I'm at a standstill! LW since sleeve was 162 with 30 more lbs to lose. Now I'm up to 166!! It's a bit depressing I've been searching for the "pouch test" on here. I have hardly NO MORE restriction in my sleeve and can eat what I want, all I want:(. PLEASE HELP