Reversing my weight gain- step 1...appt with NUT

[mi75 1,235]

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.

[Cervidae 2,389]

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

[lsereno 2,525]

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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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations on the new job!

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

[OKCPirate 5,323]

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.

[Djmohr 6,965]

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!

[2goldengirl 2,076]

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!

[Julie norton 2,850]

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 !

[VDB 800]

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