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Surgery years ago

Welcome to the group Cindy! Congrats on your progress so far and for recognizing there is something that has changed since you are putting weight back on. Do you still track what you eat? Getting back into that basic habit can help make sure you are following the healthy eating habits you established in the beginning. Also, have you thought about trying to do a pouch reset? I know in the resources section on this site there is a post from the site administrator, Kevin, about it. You might need to start fresh, reset your stomach, and begin again. Knowing that you are going backwards down this path, what eating or exercise habits come to mind that you know need to change? Acknowledging them is the first step. Acting on it is next. If you have the willpower and courage to look at your situation honestly and make the necessary changes to get back on track, you should be able to lose some, if not all of that weight. Keep in mind, your body knows what the right weight for it is. If you only lost the 112 lbs and didn't go much further than that, either it was your body saying it loved where it was at or that your habits changed and it just couldn't make any more progress because of that. Please let us know how your progress goes with eliminating the regain. I'm sure you have lots of knowledge you can impart on a lot of topics that come up on this site.
 
Lustpc said:
Hi my name is Cindy, i was just told about this site. I had gastric bypass back in 2001, I lost 112lbs but have put back on 45lbs. My question is I really need to lose about 75lbs still before July does anybody know how I can accomplish this.
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Hi Cindy - 5 Day Pouch Test - Surgery Pouch Diagnostic

Also, did you work with a nutritionist or dietitian when you had surgery? I know it's common now. If you did, maybe you could reach out to them again as well? Or even your regular doctor. Years ago when I was on yet another diet, my doctor suggested a monthly appointment with her just for accountability. And while I didn't keep this going long-term, doing it for a few months, did help me stick to my plan. I think that's one of the reasons I've done Weight Watchers so much in the past, the weekly weigh-ins kept me on track for a while. Good luck and please keep in touch. As a veteran, I'm sure you have a lot of valuable knowledge to share with the group.
 
I did not work with anybody, I think that is why I struggle so much. I told my Dr I wanted the surgery he said ok but I had to go To Illinois to have it done. I wasn’t taught anything before or after. No support group or nothing. I have in the last couple years gone to a weight management Dr and they just said I must be at the right weight, which I know I’m not because I still come up as obese. So I’m just lost as what to do, I feel like this surgery was a big waste and that I’m supposed to be fat and grumpy the rest of my life.
 
On Facebook there is also a group called Bariatric Keto Restart.
I think there is some one on one that you pay for and they also have a private group just for those who have paid to join.
www.bariatricketo.com
I know a lot of people don't want to do Keto because it can be hard on your kidneys but if you don't have any issues, it might be something to help you get back on the right track.
Best of luck.
 
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