Re: New Member - Question

[Guest guest]

I'm only 2 mos or so out so all of what I'm about to say comes from

hearing others talk about it. Your surgery is a tool. If you fall back

into bad habits the weight will come back. We have to make a life long

committment to eating right & healthy in order for this to work. Cut

back on your meals. Make sure you are exercising. Make sure you're

getting your water in. Make sure you're eating enough protein & cut

back on carbs & fat. We have to make a choice for this to work. It

won't do it on its own. :-)

W

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Carla wrote:

> Hello all.

>

> First let me say that if this has been discussed before, I apologize.

> I've tried searching through the archives but you all talk a WHOLE

> lot. :-) So I've given up and decided to go ahead and post.

>

> My name is Carla. I'm currently 34. I'm from St. Louis, MO and I had

> gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) on 2/15/2002 so I'm over 4 years

> out. My pre surgery weight was 405. The lowest I got down to was

> 220. As of right now, I'm closing in on 300. Which is where my

> question comes from.

>

> I can now fairly easily eat at least 8 ounces of food at a time so

> I've obviously stretched my pouch out. If I eat any more than that I

> feel really icky. I don't throw up but I don't feel very good. So

> I'm hoping that there's still hope for me.

>

> What I'm wondering is if anyone else has gotten to this point and was

> able to lose the weight again? How did you go about it? If I follow

> my original diet from after my surgery, will I lost the weight? Will

> my stomach shrink?

>

> I'm finding myself falling into bad habits all over again. The

> weight gain is depessing me and I find myself eating every couple of

> hours. Almost to the point where I feel really full pretty much all

> day long. I really want to try and break this cycle and would

> appreciate any and all advice, tips or help you could give me.

>

> Thank you,

> Carla

>

[Guest guest]

Carla- I am fairly new at this but, are you doing protein first? Chew,

chew, chew. If you eat all your protein, then try a couple of healthy

veggies if you have room. I have tried to stay away from white carbs

(although my doc is ok with them) as they fill you quickly but cause a

big drop in sugar I think which makes you hungry more quickly. I love

this board, but there is a lot of good food info to be found on

bariatriceating.com under the boards and " The Way We Eat " . Good luck

on your renewed drive to get back on track.

[Guest guest]

Hi Carla,

I am not that far out from surgery, but I do have a

suggestion, in addition to this blog, I would join a

live support group that meets weekly or bi weekly and

in person. I am guessing you will be likely to find a

lot of support and understanding and perhaps someone

close by to help keep you motivated and accountable -

if that is what you seek.

Best wishes,

Debi

--- " O. " wrote:

> Hi Carla!!

>

> I'm and I'm 2 years out. If it was me I

> would go back to

> basics, go back to your post surgery diet (way of

> eating) protein

> first. I would also stop all snacking. If you need

> something with

> accountability I would try weight watchers BUT use

> the same concept

> of protein first.

>

> I'm so sorry this must be so hard for you!! You CAN

> do this. We are

> here for you!!!

>

> Hugs!!

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello all.

> >

> > First let me say that if this has been discussed

> before, I

> apologize.

> > I've tried searching through the archives but you

> all talk a WHOLE

> > lot. :-) So I've given up and decided to go ahead

> and post.

> >

> > My name is Carla. I'm currently 34. I'm from St.

> Louis, MO and I

> had

> > gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) on 2/15/2002 so

> I'm over 4 years

> > out. My pre surgery weight was 405. The lowest I

> got down to was

> > 220. As of right now, I'm closing in on 300.

> Which is where my

> > question comes from.

> >

> > I can now fairly easily eat at least 8 ounces of

> food at a time so

> > I've obviously stretched my pouch out. If I eat

> any more than that

> I

> > feel really icky. I don't throw up but I don't

> feel very good. So

> > I'm hoping that there's still hope for me.

> >

> > What I'm wondering is if anyone else has gotten to

> this point and

> was

> > able to lose the weight again? How did you go

> about it? If I

> follow

> > my original diet from after my surgery, will I

> lost the weight?

> Will

> > my stomach shrink?

> >

> > I'm finding myself falling into bad habits all

> over again. The

> > weight gain is depessing me and I find myself

> eating every couple

> of

> > hours. Almost to the point where I feel really

> full pretty much

> all

> > day long. I really want to try and break this

> cycle and would

> > appreciate any and all advice, tips or help you

> could give me.

> >

> > Thank you,

> > Carla

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

From talking with people who have gone through surgery and gained weight back -

most say they stopped exercising. There are alot of benefits all around.

Carla wrote: Hello all.

First let me say that if this has been discussed before, I apologize.

I've tried searching through the archives but you all talk a WHOLE

lot. :-) So I've given up and decided to go ahead and post.

My name is Carla. I'm currently 34. I'm from St. Louis, MO and I had

gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) on 2/15/2002 so I'm over 4 years

out. My pre surgery weight was 405. The lowest I got down to was

220. As of right now, I'm closing in on 300. Which is where my

question comes from.

I can now fairly easily eat at least 8 ounces of food at a time so

I've obviously stretched my pouch out. If I eat any more than that I

feel really icky. I don't throw up but I don't feel very good. So

I'm hoping that there's still hope for me.

What I'm wondering is if anyone else has gotten to this point and was

able to lose the weight again? How did you go about it? If I follow

my original diet from after my surgery, will I lost the weight? Will

my stomach shrink?

I'm finding myself falling into bad habits all over again. The

weight gain is depessing me and I find myself eating every couple of

hours. Almost to the point where I feel really full pretty much all

day long. I really want to try and break this cycle and would

appreciate any and all advice, tips or help you could give me.

Thank you,

Carla

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[Guest guest]

Hi Carla,

First, Welcome to the group, we look forward to learning from you!!

It's good to repeat questions, there are many of us that need the information

and like to know what we look forward to, so your doing us a favor!!!

My understanding at 4 years out, you should be able to eat 1 cup of food

now. I am only 7 mo. out and have not experienced those issues yet, however, we

are here for you. You will need to go back to those habits that you formed when

you had WLS... high protein, water, exercise, etc...

We do protein and exercise trains here to help support each other to stay on

track. We check in periodically through out the 7 days to stay accountable. I

hope you will join with us.

Look forward to learning more from you.

Best Wishes,

Shauna

Carla wrote:

Hello all.

First let me say that if this has been discussed before, I apologize.

I've tried searching through the archives but you all talk a WHOLE

lot. :-) So I've given up and decided to go ahead and post.

My name is Carla. I'm currently 34. I'm from St. Louis, MO and I had

gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) on 2/15/2002 so I'm over 4 years

out. My pre surgery weight was 405. The lowest I got down to was

220. As of right now, I'm closing in on 300. Which is where my

question comes from.

I can now fairly easily eat at least 8 ounces of food at a time so

I've obviously stretched my pouch out. If I eat any more than that I

feel really icky. I don't throw up but I don't feel very good. So

I'm hoping that there's still hope for me.

What I'm wondering is if anyone else has gotten to this point and was

able to lose the weight again? How did you go about it? If I follow

my original diet from after my surgery, will I lost the weight? Will

my stomach shrink?

I'm finding myself falling into bad habits all over again. The

weight gain is depessing me and I find myself eating every couple of

hours. Almost to the point where I feel really full pretty much all

day long. I really want to try and break this cycle and would

appreciate any and all advice, tips or help you could give me.

Thank you,

Carla

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[Guest guest]

Hi Carla'

My name is Helana and I had surgery 1/4/05. I have reached goal

weight within 1 yr (269-134)and am maintaining. I can eat well over 8

ounces of food at a time. In fact I eat about 2000-2500 cal/day.

Increasing pouch size is inevitable-if not we'd become malnourished.

I think it's really the food and exercise choices we make that make

the difference. As is preached all the time the pouch is a tool and

the 1st 12-18 months is the honeymoon period for weight loss-after

that it's work again-like a regular person. I know it's work as I

deal with being hungry all the time. Since the rny I gave up all

sugar except fruits-that and exercise 5-6 days a week has been the

key for me. Also I eat a low fat and high fiber diet and really eat

my 5-9 servings of fruit and vegs per day. Since giving up the sugar

I have lost my food cravings and desire healthier lower calorie food

and snacks. At this point out for you you have some hard choices to

make. People can and do regain all their weight. Please try to

refocus yourself. make sure you don't take in liquid calories(except

for skim milk). If you can only eat 1 cup of food-you can use that 1

cup for lean meats and vegs and fruit--stay away from white pasta,

rice, white bread. With such a small meal volume you should be able

to lose a lot of weight-unless snacking does you i. Try to snack on

meat-cold cuts-prepared chicken from the supermarket,etc. I eat rice

cakes with a very small amt of sugar free peanut butter and sugar

free jelly, etc.

Good luck.

Helana

>

> Hello all.

>

> First let me say that if this has been discussed before, I

apologize.

> I've tried searching through the archives but you all talk a WHOLE

> lot. :-) So I've given up and decided to go ahead and post.

>

> My name is Carla. I'm currently 34. I'm from St. Louis, MO and I

had

> gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y) on 2/15/2002 so I'm over 4 years

> out. My pre surgery weight was 405. The lowest I got down to was

> 220. As of right now, I'm closing in on 300. Which is where my

> question comes from.

>

> I can now fairly easily eat at least 8 ounces of food at a time so

> I've obviously stretched my pouch out. If I eat any more than that

I

> feel really icky. I don't throw up but I don't feel very good. So

> I'm hoping that there's still hope for me.

>

> What I'm wondering is if anyone else has gotten to this point and

was

> able to lose the weight again? How did you go about it? If I

follow

> my original diet from after my surgery, will I lost the weight?

Will

> my stomach shrink?

>

> I'm finding myself falling into bad habits all over again. The

> weight gain is depessing me and I find myself eating every couple

of

> hours. Almost to the point where I feel really full pretty much

all

> day long. I really want to try and break this cycle and would

> appreciate any and all advice, tips or help you could give me.

>

> Thank you,

> Carla

>