I was doing very good in maintaining weight loss in the first year and not starting to see some gain. What are the basics that I need to follow to reverse the trend quickly and get back to my desired weight level.

People will tell you once you hit your lowest weight it’s normal to gain some weight back. My doctor did. This however is unacceptable to me lol and im not going to have it. I think in order to not gain your weight back it seems we must change our entire identity. Ive done that and it’s still hard. I lift, i run, i hike, i do HIIT, and i nail my steps every single day.

I kind of think the next step though is equally important. I nail my protein every day even if I over eat or indulge I still get 180 grams of protein. Seems to negate some of the negative side effects. I eat almost all Whole Foods daily and I really try hard to get my carbs from natural sources…I will admit I do drink some whey protein shakes to get my protein in. I eat between 2000-2200 calories a day and i get in on average 14k steps and i just move all day. I train with a man like a man and eat like a body builder. Is it hard, yeah it is….do i have days where i binge once in a while and feel miserable…yeah i do…but as a rule my relationship with food is much better and I forgive myself and get back to it.

I am 18 months out and am down to 170 lbs from 341 and it’s been a wild ride but here we are. Still would like to shed 20-30 lbs but we will see. My body has been resisting that a little bit so we will see what the upcoming months brings. I am down from 57%BF to 24% which is a normal range for a woman so I have to give my body some grace and adjustment time to. We shall see what this upcoming year brings.

I find it very motivating to shift from weight loss goals to training goals. Testing your body and seeing what it can do is far more satisfying than looking at the scale everyday. Of course i do both to keep in check but if i go and get my body composition checked and im up 2 lbs but its lean mass im happy with that and go on with the day to day fluctuations on the scale.

You got this…carry on. Keep pushing. Don’t go backwards. Give your body grace but at the same time dont make excuses. They don’t help you. I highly recommend a trainer if you dont have one they are worth every damn penny. I wouldnt be nearly where i am without mine. I wouldn’t give him up for the world at this point.

This is my take.. Go back to what you did in the beginning. Make an appointment with your surgical center, mine offered me so many different ideas to get back on track. Drink protein shakes again, prioritize protein in your meals, write down or track everything you eat. Find out where you need to be to be in a calorie deficit and try to eat within that range. For me its 90% protein and veggies. I also introduced a GLP-1 and that helps a lot but not everyone wants to go that route. I wish you luck!!

First of all, you’ve already done something right by continuing to monitor your weight and taking action quickly when you see it going in the wrong direction. That’s exactly what you need to do to maintain your weight loss long term.

How did you succeed in losing weight and what has changed? Are you logging your food and tracking calories? Consistently doing physical activity? Eating protein and vegetables first? It’s normal to be really strict at the beginning and relax a bit as you get farther out from surgery, so you may just need to refocus on the good habits that helped you succeed in the first place.

Also, don't be afraid to reach out to your clinic for support. They’re on your team and want you to succeed. Sometimes people feel like they’re going to be “in trouble” if the clinic finds out they’ve regained, but your team wants to help you.

Don’t get down on yourself , just go back and read your information your Doctors and Dietitians gave you before your surgery and reboot your mind and start back all over again from scratch and do what they say in the books and notes they gave you .

S*** will happen like this it’s not always a smooth road all the time sometimes you have to go down a bumpy country road for awhile to get where you want to be.

Edited April 8Apr 8 by John marl

What they said! You can re-loose those pounds by doing what you've done before.

A little re-gain or "bounce back weight" is not inevitable. The point of surgery is permanent weight loss. Even people who have never struggled with obesity often see extra pounds creep on. The difference between getting fat or staying slim is how you respond to the weight gain.

You've made a great start by posting to discuss options and you've received good support. Go back to doing the things that helped you reach your goal. Your surgery continues to work for you as long as you stay on plan. I call this my diet for life rather than a lifestyle change. The only thing I can add to what's been said is work at understanding how and why you've gained. Introspective helps me identify the causes behind my behavior.

I'm over 15 years post op and this week I've gone back to my active weight loss plan because I've slipped. Its not the first time and it will happen again. My rule is never buy a larger size. In spite of any ups and downs, I've been in maintenance since 2010. We both know what to do. To loose the re-gain we both have to to get back on our respective plans.

Good luck to you. The previous posts laid out what we both need.