Hey everyone! I was sleeved exactly three years ago tomorrow and I am beyond disappointed in myself. I lost just about 110 pounds and have gained back about 40 I have no one to blame but myself... I'm frustrated, angry, depressed.... Anyone else out there feeling the same? I need support and motivation, someone that's been where I am to talk me through this. I can NOT go back... I can NOT keep up this way. I have to get myself back in the game, but how? Where do I start?

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Lynne

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Congratulations on the weight loss. I am sorry you are disappointed and frustrated. Have you talked to your NUT about your challenges and goals lately? That would be my first phone call. Are you attending support group meetings? Are you seeing a therapist? Have you considered attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings (OA.org)?

You don't have to do this alone.

In the meantime, go back to basics.

Track your food.

Focus on getting in all of your Protein. What is your protein target?

Stay hydrated. Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

Exercise.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Thanks for the quick reply.. I guess I never even thought about going back to the nutritionist, that's a really good idea... I've tried therapists, can't find one that I like that's covered by insurance. It's really hard to find a good one!!!! Right after surgery I attended the support group at the facility where I was sleeved, didn't like it. It was more for those looking to have the surgery than a support system for after. I need to start working out again, need to get out of my head and get myself where I was a year ago. Happy, thinner and healthier.. Thank you for listening and for the wonderful advice Inner Surfer Girl:)

First of all, 40 is doable. I've seen people lose 40 pounds or more of regain. Second, don't beat yourself up. You're still not where you were before, so there's that. I would just reiterate what @@Inner Surfer Girl said. Spot on.

Keep us posted!

Thanks Babbs

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@@emz37

Hi there! Well you honestly have already taken the first step! Welcome or welcome back!

You have done well and can get yourself back there again. I know you can because you already have done it once. Right?

You have already had great advice. I just want to say that I notice when I take a break from documenting what I am eating, I gain a few pounds, hop on the scale, freak out and then go back to the basics.

I just started maintenance in March and I am still trying to find my happy medium but I figure as long as I always go back to the basics I will be successful.

64 oz Water

70 or more grams of Protein

Limit bread, Pasta, rice and sweets

Plenty of good carbs like veggies and fruits

Moving my body as much as I can

Eating slow and being mindful of when I am truly full

No drinking with your meals

Limiting calories in beverages to 0

Tracking everything I eat and drink in an app like Myfitnesspal

Tracking my progress

Setting mini goals that get me back to where I need to be

If you do these things, you will get right back to where you were.

Best of luck and leverage us. I know that I learn from other people's experiences! Would love to know how your are doing Along the way.

Deb