Hi!

I was a member of bariatric pal a few years ago, and I have forgotten my password! So I have signed up again. I am a 54-year-old, 2+ years post gastric sleeve surgery. I have been maintaining my goal weight of 150 pounds plus or -5 pounds for about 18 months.

I feel very successful, but, I also still feel very nervous that I will gain the weight back. I try to stay very vigilant but don't feel confident. I feel like I'm on a slippery slope about 30% of the time with trigger foods. I have a lot of fear that I will start gaining and not be able to stop. I know I need to participate in a support group. I am afraid a support group with several re-gainers will make this feeling worse I am also having trouble finding one in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that fits with my very busy work schedule. I travel a lot for work and work, have very long hours in a high-pressure job. I would love to find an online support group of like people or a small local meet up group.

I do know that if I start responding and communicating on BPal with postop's that that would help me a lot. So here goes!

Looking forward to "meeting" new people and supporting each other!

amy

I feel your pain! I live in a very rural area and don't have a support system at all. My surgeons office has not followed up with me since 1 month after surgery either so I don't really have an option of talking to them. I've gained about 30 lbs since reaching goal weight. I'm trying to take that off now . I think the important part whether you have gained or are maintaining is to be a part of a group that is encouraging you and is honest with you. We are all at different levels of maintaining or losing our weight regardless of the time since surgery and the common thread is our need to be understood by someone who has shared our journey and our fears. Don't be afraid to join a group just because they are a group of people who may have gained some pounds because you will learn from them what not to do and they will be encouraged by you. Welcome back.

I'm about 2 1/2 yrs out. Have lost 185 lbs with no regain. I walk 3 miles everyday to keep it off. I'd like to lose 40 more but Ive been stalled a while. Stay away from trigger foods & eat the way your supposed to & you'll be fine

My meals are 6 oz of lean chicken or fish & 2 veggies. Don't drink with your meal. Protein shake for breakfast every morning. Take all your vitamins everyday. I have 2-3 snacks a day. Sugar free fruit cup or jello or sugar free pudding or popsickles. Fruit & fudgesickle are only 40 calories. As much as your working doubt you can exercise much. But try to do a little bit. Stay focused on the basics

No sugar, no fried food, no fast food, no sodas or alcohol, no bread, pasta potatoes, or rice. Eat your protein first then veggies. It's great you've stayed on track without regain. Keep it up & you'll be fine. Good Luck to you. I live in Mesquite just outside of Dallas