5 years since surgery - weight gain- down and upset

[kweeny123 0]

Hi everyone

I'm sorry if these questions have been asked before it's been a while since I've been on this site.

I had my sleeve surgery done 5 years ago so I have been through a lot of ups and downs and I would say I'm on the more experienced side of being a sleever.....

I am at a stage now where I have put on quite a bit of weight, probably over 20 kgs since I hit my goal weight. I lost overall 55 kgs on the sleeve and I was so happy.

There has been a few complications such as a hiatus hernia operation, appendicitis and I've recently had surgery on my ankle which has made me put on even more weight.

I am trying to get back to my goal weight and I am finding it difficult to shift any weight. I have POS which makes it hard too. I've tried shake diets, low carb diets and I lose maybe a few kgs, then put it back on if I even have one day of eating something such as bread.

I'll admit I'm not in the best place the moment, most days I'm sad and down about this and all I want to do is get back to what I was.

I wanted to know if anyone has gone through what i am currently going through and have you been successful in losing weight again? I really need advice and some tips and the best people would be the ones who are going through this journey with me.

Thank you.

[recoversoon 0]

Hi,
seems like we are in same boat. actually mine could be more sinking:( I have lost 38kg after my surgery 2012, however I have but back 25kg.
as today, I have started to do pouch reset and aiming to loose weight again.

[laura4923 137]

We have all had similar struggles! It really comes down to mind over matter- which can seem impossible some days. Please read this book- it made all the difference for me. Helped me lose my regain and am now at my lowest! Never Binge Again by Glenn Livingston Phd. Go back to the basics once you read this book- it should help you stay on track once and for all!!

[clk 3,519]

Welcome back. I've had ups and downs. I also had a baby post sleeve. I have always felt liquid diets aren't the way to go - at least not all liquids. Not at our point. I'm 7 years out now.

I did do a green smoothie thing a few years back, post baby, to jump start my loss for ten days. Two smoothies during the day, Protein Snacks like cheese, raw nuts, hardboiled eggs and a lean protein and veg dinner. By the time ten days were up I was ready to stick to protein first and I lost that weight easily.

As easily as I can. I am a notoriously slow loser. It took 14 months to shed 27 pounds. I'm also quite tiny, though - 5'1" and 118 now. So don't be discouraged.

Just do it. And sensibly. It's going to be slow, and frustrating, yeah. But you want this. It's worth it. You sliced out 85% of your stomach for it. Your sleeve will work for you if you drop you calories and carbs and up that protein.

Best, and I'm cheering for you.

Cheri