Just checking in, really trying to stay consistent on the forums here seems to help me stay accountable. I am 22 months post op and was doing great at my lowest (although still not my goal), then i gained 10 lbs during a SUPER stressful two semesters of grad school and starting a new job, and switching that job from days to nights, and just life in general.

Because I haven't seen my surgeon in about 9 months and didn't have the option to see my usual nutrition clinician (new insurance doesn't cover their services), I took the steps today to make an appointment with my surgeon in June AND called for a NUT appointment with the bariatric clinic in a nearby town that my insurance covers.

I had every intention of starting a 5 day pouch test too, but having just accepted a huge promotion in my new job, my coworkers are giving me a big giant potluck tomorrow night and even though I'll eat healthy, i didn't want to stand there with a shake and turn my nose up at their efforts. So, 5 day pouch reset starting sunday night...

I would love any input as far as pouch test success, getting back on track, etc. I currently have 10 lbs to get back to my lowest, and about 25 to my goal!! I CAN DO THIS.

That's the spirit! Acknowledge that you want to do something differently and move on. You've got this.

Tracking and accountability help me. I write down everything I eat. I look up nutritional data before eating stuff. I call my mom each evening and discuss what I've eaten that day. And I stock up on low cal, no cal, and high Protein foods along with calorie free drink options. Like right now, I wanted homemade popcorn, but I looked at the calories for oil and butter, and decided to have something else. Then I came online here to cheer myself up. So now, I will have ak-mak crackers and low fat string cheese. And admire my skinny jeans that fit!

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Congratulations on the new job!

Making an appointment with a NUT sounds like a smart move to me.

I put everything in my house that my kids want, but I don't want to eat in a separate cabinet

ate (15 feet away from the one that keeps "everyone's" stuff in. Best solution I could find for that.

You got those! I would start the exact same way, a pouch test to reset my system followed by strict adherence to the plan.

Back to the basics and you will be sucessful! If I can do, so can anyone!

It's just about how badly you want it and it sounds like you want it pretty darn bad!

Oh man, switching from days to nights can do a number on you. When I first started working nights back in the 1980's, I actually lost 10 lbs cause I never knew when to eat, since eating made me sleepy.

Congratulations on your promotion, getting through the past couple semesters, and taking control of your life back!

Great job taking a step towards health. Making the appts was a great way to

Start... Coming here can be helpful for me when I need a swift kick in the ass.

Nut seem to have good hints and strategies...good luck.

I just have not found one that clicks for me.

Seems like the same 10 lbs come and go each year ( thankfully right now they are away) and I still have to remind myself to drink enough Water daily.... I would have guessed it would be second nature by now. Ha! I'd be wrong.

Glad to see we are all trying to be a good healthy weight, no matter where we are in this WLS voyage.

Congrats on your achievements !

What is a pouch test? Not a familar procedure to me....