Slipping back to old habits - scared

[MarinaGirl 608]

2 hours ago, ttnurse said:

Hi dear,thank you for sharing. I met my goal at 6 months post-op 2 years ago.i stayed at goal for a few weeks, goal is 150 I, yoyo to 160 and back down again. I convince myself it's ok to go up and down a bit but it scares me. I need a pouch reset I think,not sure what to do.

pouch reset is a fad diet; crash diets never work and is not the right approach post-WLS. Instead, work with a therapist to resolve your head issues, then focus on the bariatric “rules;” dense Protein first followed by non-starchy vegetables, use a scale to measure portions, don’t drink during meals or 30 mins afterwards, track what you eat with a food journal or an app like MyFitnessPal, drink a minimum of 64 oz of Water a day, cut out processed food & junk, no alcohol, etc.

[ttnurse 21]

Thank you lovie, I need help. I think I'm ok when really I'm not, again thank you for responding :]

[summerset 5,261]

8 hours ago, amandalp1021 said:

I think it did start once I reached my goal. A sort of panic set in where I didn't know what to do anymore. All I know is dieting and gaining weight. So maintenance is a totally new world for me.

I don't know if this is going to help you but did you ever read about "goals" - like what happens when you reach one?

People need goals. Best is to be prepared in advance: "What will be my next big and challenging goal once I have reached this one?"

Weird as it sounds but sometimes people fear reaching their goals because they fall into this big hole once they reached it.

So what's your next big goal? It doesn't necessarily have to be fitness or health related but it should be big and challenging.

[amandalp1021 25]

On 10/26/2018 at 7:38 PM, harmony love said:

Were all human and don't beat yourselves up we mess up. You've done so amazing on your weight loss and gaining a couple pounds isn't the end of the world. You made it just don't let yourself get to you. You've done it before and you can do it again easier said than done just be proud and be happy with yourself. I'm sure you'll get back to a better you again.

Thank you so much. Your encouragement really helps ❤️

[amandalp1021 25]

On 10/27/2018 at 2:53 AM, summerset said:

I don't know if this is going to help you but did you ever read about "goals" - like what happens when you reach one?

People need goals. Best is to be prepared in advance: "What will be my next big and challenging goal once I have reached this one?"

Weird as it sounds but sometimes people fear reaching their goals because they fall into this big hole once they reached it.

So what's your next big goal? It doesn't necessarily have to be fitness or health related but it should be big and challenging.

I'm definitely going to set another goal. That's something I really need.

[amandalp1021 25]

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't responded. Just an update...I went back to my therapist on 10/30/18 and we're going to start sessions again. I used to see him pre-surgery and he specializes in eating disorders and OCD. I'm hopeful and will keep you posted. Thank you so much for all the feedback

[madscientistmommy 124]

I love the suggestion of a next big goal. I am within 10 lbs of goal and I’m struggling to get there. I am missing that high of losing weight every time I get on the scale. Maybe you could make a fitness goal?