Like I said above: Weight gain, yea, it's real!

I'm 3 yrs out (next week) - band to sleeve revision. I had done a pretty good job staying focused & losing weight. My start weight was around 245 pounds & my average weight was around 138 to 140 pds. My lowest was 135, but that didn't last long. I'm about 5'2. I know, a giant.

So, my struggle started slowly but surely, a few months ago. So, most sleevers can't really eat a lot, which is good, because our tool is working. HOWEVER, it's up to you to eat the right foods. Well, I'm married to a BIG snacker! Hubby eat crap all the time. We're talking things like chips, crackers, chocolate, etc...

I used to be able to ignore his snacking, but due to work related stress (hey, that's my excuse), I started to munch. Then, it happened. I was laid-off mid November. Yup, right before the holidays. Guess what happens when you're searching for a job, while sitting on your butt, day in / day out, for hours & hours..... You eat anything because you're frustrated / stressed / bored.... you name it. I know these are only "excuses" but I genuinely feel over-whelmed. We've been able to sustain ourselves, and should be able to hold on for another month or so, but after that.... shits going down. I only got 5 weeks severance as I was only there for 1 1/2 yrs. Thankfully, I had around 150 hours PTO that I never used. But, I did have to cash out some 401K funds to sustain us a little longer. The stress, yea, it's real!!!

OK, what's the point of my post? IDK, I guess I'm looking for support. For anyone that's several years out, how do you keep your focus going, and avoid the stress eating? Yea, I know, being fat is NOT an option... but I am. I feel it. I'm almost 150 pounds. How did I let this happen? How on Earth do I get my mojo back? I was doing so well...

Now what?

You can get back on track!! It's not easy, but you can do it. I am almost three years post op too and I have gained about 8 pounds "holiday" weight that I am working at getting off. It is hard to kick the carb habit, however, you have been so successful in the past that you got this. What helps me is I go back to protein shakes for a day and then do shakes all day and a high protein meal. If I have to snack I get some protein snack that I like: jerky, cheese, etc.

Hang in there you can do it!!

So sorry you are going through the job stress. That is hard.

I am a reletive newbie (almost 5 mo postop) so I can't speak to the long term maintenance struggles, but when it comes to handling stress, working out is a huge help for me. It makes me feel better, gets those positive neurotransmitters flowing, and it knocks down my urge to eat (at least for a while!) If you have emty hours during your job search that is a great opportunity to go for a walk or jog (and it's free no gym needed!)

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I am almost 4 yrs post op and I lost focus and stalled pretty early but kept an intense exercise routine which helped me maintain and even lose sometimes. Then I got pregnant...that really derailed my focus. So last Monday I said "Enough!" The baby is almost a year old time to refocus. I went back to full liquids only and have lost 9 lbs. it will work again, you just have to remember your mindset in the beginning. My sleeve fits more than it used to but it still works.

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