Starting a Bariatric Reset — Who Wants to Do It With Me?

[GiantsLola]

That is great, a week of a reset really helps to adjust your mindset! I'm doing well, in FL and staying with my sister's family while we work on simplifying my parent's home as they are out of town. It was my dad's request as mom has dementia and she has started stockpiling so finding things in the house has become a chore. Today we cleaned out 13 kitchen trash bags of expired food from the pantry and another 3 bags from their fridge!

We are heading out to dinner for my brother in law's birthday and I already checked out the menu and will be ordering the grilled shrimp appetizer for my meal!

Dementia is such a wretched disease. My dad had it too. That's great your dad reached out to help him with the clean out.
Kudos to you for pre-planning!!

 

[Joline]

I’ve been thinking about doing a bariatric reset and figured it might be more fun (and easier) doing it with others from this group. I’d love to connect with anyone who wants to get back to basics — focusing on protein, water, healthier habits, and just getting back into a good routine after surgery. It’s not about perfection or extreme dieting — it’s more about creating structure, improving portion awareness, and helping your body and mindset get back on track.

One common reset approach starts with a liquid diet for 2-5 days to simplify choices and focus on hydration and protein. After that, slowly reintroduce soft foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, and other easy-to-digest options before moving back into regular bariatric-friendly meals.

That said, everyone’s journey is different, so there’s no single “right” reset plan. Some people may follow a stricter schedule, while others may adjust based on what works best for their body, surgery type, or personal goals. The idea is simply to reset habits, rebuild consistency, and support each other along the way.

No pressure or judgment at all, just a group to encourage each other, share progress, and stay motivated. If anyone’s interested in joining me, comment or post a message!

I want to as well menopause has hit hard. I was down to 121 at one point then as high as 190 . I feel awful and going back to the Dr who did my surgery on June 10. I feel something is off. But im up for doing this .

 

[StephT]

I know regain can feel discouraging, but try not to let it take away from the incredible success you’ve already had. Losing 60 pounds and maintaining that loss took dedication, consistency, and a lot of hard work. Those achievements still count!

You already proved to yourself that you can follow the plan and make lasting changes, and that means those skills are still there. That’s something I remind myself whenever I do a reset. I know it won’t be easy, but because I’ve done it before, I know I’m capable of doing it again.

Every time you recommit, you build confidence and strengthen those habits. And while seeing your surgeon might feel uncomfortable, it could also give you support, fresh ideas, and the encouragement you need to reconnect with your goals.

 

[BeecaT]

I am 15 months post op and have 20 lbs to go to my goal. I've been contemplating a reset because I had to stay off my ankle from December until late April. So my losing came to a complete halt. Getting back to losing is proving harder than I expected.

 

[GiantsLola]

I hope you're healing well!

 

[GiantsLola]

I want to as well menopause has hit hard. I was down to 121 at one point then as high as 190 . I feel awful and going back to the Dr who did my surgery on June 10. I feel something is off. But im up for doing this .

It's great to advocate for yourself. I hope everything is ok.

 

[msh1984]

I’ve been thinking about doing a bariatric reset and figured it might be more fun (and easier) doing it with others from this group. I’d love to connect with anyone who wants to get back to basics — focusing on protein, water, healthier habits, and just getting back into a good routine after surgery. It’s not about perfection or extreme dieting — it’s more about creating structure, improving portion awareness, and helping your body and mindset get back on track.

One common reset approach starts with a liquid diet for 2-5 days to simplify choices and focus on hydration and protein. After that, slowly reintroduce soft foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, and other easy-to-digest options before moving back into regular bariatric-friendly meals.

That said, everyone’s journey is different, so there’s no single “right” reset plan. Some people may follow a stricter schedule, while others may adjust based on what works best for their body, surgery type, or personal goals. The idea is simply to reset habits, rebuild consistency, and support each other along the way.

No pressure or judgment at all, just a group to encourage each other, share progress, and stay motivated. If anyone’s interested in joining me, comment or post a message!

I just joined, and I would like to try the reset. How was your experience with the reset? I had surgery in Oct 2024, and I fell and am gaining back some weight, so I need to do something about it! Please help!

 

[GiantsLola]

I just joined, and I would like to try the reset. How was your experience with the reset? I had surgery in Oct 2024, and I fell and am gaining back some weight, so I need to do something about it! Please help!

Good for you deciding to do a reset! I felt great doing 1 modified for me. However, I completely fell off again.