Hi- I’ve never joined one of the support groups so thought I’d try it to see what coul come from it. I’m 3.5 years post gastric sleeve. My heaviest was 243, my lowest was 143 and I’m at 153 now. I’m really struggling not to slip into bad habits I had abandoned and I’m really worried I’ll end up gaining back what I lost- which was my biggest fear in having surgery. I’m back craving sugar and carbs. I eat it and I know I shouldn’t. I’m really struggling to stop myself. Thankfully I workout or I think I’d be gaining. I could really use some advice on how to win the battle with my brain.
3.5 years out- been slipping
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missdarmitage
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Welcome nstorey! Congrats on your journey so far! And well done as well for realizing things could be slipping. I personally am not far enough out to have encountered that problem yet, but I know others on this forum have. I would recommend doing a search of the forums for "regain" and see what others have mentioned. They might have some great advice on how to retrain your brain. I wish you luck with this!
I am in the same boat right now. I do not work out. I am so scared of going back. I gave myself a 5 pound window to "play" with. I am 1.5 over that window. I cant seem to get back on course.
Brenda2010
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You both bring light to issues many of us will face in the near future, thank you for that. I'm not that far along so I don't have any wisdom to offer but do you enjoy reading? I found this list of books online:
The 5 Books You Must Read If You Struggle With Food Or Weight
From the list, I've read The Power of Now which I really enjoyed. Next I'm planning to read A Course in Weight Loss. I know that to succeed long-term, I'll need to continually connect with my emotions and figure out why I'm having cravings or making wrong choices.
I also believe that we need to learn to forgive ourselves too, which is so difficult. But if we don't, we won't feel worthy of fighting cravings and making the right choice next time.
It's great to have some veterans here, please keep writing.
The 5 Books You Must Read If You Struggle With Food Or Weight
From the list, I've read The Power of Now which I really enjoyed. Next I'm planning to read A Course in Weight Loss. I know that to succeed long-term, I'll need to continually connect with my emotions and figure out why I'm having cravings or making wrong choices.
I also believe that we need to learn to forgive ourselves too, which is so difficult. But if we don't, we won't feel worthy of fighting cravings and making the right choice next time.
It's great to have some veterans here, please keep writing.
I’m 1.5 yrs out from surgery. I lost 105 pounds. I actually lost more than I was supposed to. I struggled to eat at all. But recently I’ve been able to eat more and I actually get hungry. It has taken this long from surgery to get to this point. I actually want to gain about 10 pounds. I lost more than expected because I haven’t been able to eat more. Now I’m finally healing enough I can eat more than 1400 calories and now I’m scared I’m gonna gain it all back. Up until now it’s been because I can’t eat. Now I’m able to eat more. I am eating more. How have you been able to maintain after the ability to eat more cones back. I’ve had a very hard time and 1.5 years out I’m just now being able to eat more than the basics. I still can’t eat meat.
eladams2015
Member
The mental battle is the hardest part of this entire journey - I totally agree with Brenda's commentary. You will find a lot of support here... stick around!
3momchaos
Member
I have not had my surgery yet, basically just at the beginning stage. I have the same fear you have. Is there a support group offered with your surgeons office? Maybe some extra support from them could help? I think what will help me after the surgery is just reminding myself what caused me to have it. Do you have a good support system, friends & family? Maybe you can let them know you’re having a bit of a struggle and they can help somehow?