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My Weight Loss Journey: From 150 kg to 64 kg, and Now Back to 94 kg - Seeking Support and Advice



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Hello everyone,

I wanted to share my weight loss journey and seek some support and advice from fellow members who might have faced similar challenges. Three years ago, I underwent gastric sleeve surgery and successfully lost a significant amount of weight, dropping from 150 kg to 64 kg. However, over the past year, I've gained back 30 kg and now weigh 94 kg.

To be honest, I didn't really like how I looked when I lost so much weight, but now I'm struggling with cravings and finding it difficult to control my eating habits. I'm not sure how to strike a balance between my weight and my appearance, and I feel like I need some guidance on how to manage my current situation.

Has anyone else experienced weight regain after gastric sleeve surgery or struggled with body image after significant weight loss? How did you cope with these challenges? I would appreciate any tips, advice, or personal stories that could help me navigate this difficult time.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and learning from your experiences.

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Hi Seif_s88,

Yes I can relate. I lost about 100 pounds and have gained back about 50. 10 days ago I restarted a Keto diet which has worked for me in the past. Down 10 pounds so far. I find that the keto diet helps with cravings and I like the discipline. I check my urine ketones every morning, and I find that to be motivating, as well as seeing the scale move down. I remembered to get baseline measurements, so I can see progress that way too.

Omgoodness- body image issues. I get that too. I am 55 and was sleeved almost 10 years ago. The ups and downs sometimes make my head spin. Some days I look in the mirror and am shocked to how time has gone by. Overall, I try to be kind to myself. When I get too much in my head about my appearance, I try to remind myself that I am more than this body. So much more.. and so are you :)

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Hi. Congrats on your weight loss journey, that's amazing! It sounds like you're going through a tough time now, but don't worry, we've all been there. Regaining weight after significant loss is a common struggle, and it's important to remember that it's okay to slip up sometimes. As for struggling with body image after weight loss, that's also a common issue. It's important to focus on how you feel, rather than just how you look. Remember that you're more than just a number on a scale. Have you considered getting a personal trainer online? They can be a great resource for helping you find a balance between your weight and appearance, and can also provide guidance on managing cravings and controlling eating habits. One tip that has helped me is to focus on making small, sustainable changes rather than trying to overhaul everything at once. It's also helpful to have a support system, whether it's friends, family, or a community like this forum.

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I am almost 15 years out of bypass. I started at 275 and I loss down to a 168. I have gained 70 pounds. It took years but it creeped back up.

I was proud of my size when I was at my smallest but I felt like crap and I was sick. Between anemia (a result of the bypass) and poor MENTAL health, I found that I was better at a BMI that said I was overweight. I never liked my body as I was never "perfect". I think it was because I was not happy in my day to day life. That meant I couldn't be happy with me.

I divorced and spiraled for a while. I fell into the bat eating habits and didn't want to exercise. I think the mental should have taken precedence over the physical and I probably could have maintained it. I am at a place where I like ME and I can focus on my weight without it being about finding OTHERS acceptance. I only want to lose 50. But, I am focusing on strength training. Some days I struggle but over all I feel great. I am starting the walking/1300 calorie counting. Strength training and therapy are also part of that. I know how to lose weight and I will again. But, more importantly, I know how to process my emotions and I pray I don't turn to food.

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