All too common re-gain question

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I'm about 30 months post-op and in the last 5 months gradually

gained about 15 lbs. I'm devastated. I know that we're all told up

front that rebound is common. I just don't like it. I feel like

I'm on a speeding bullet that will take me back to 252lbs. in no

time.

My surgeon told me that I didn't need to lose anymore weight when I

weighed in at 123 at one year post-op, but I did lose down to 112.

I'm so ashamed to say that I'm now hovering around 125-127! Only

one pair of jeans feel tight and they are the size 4's that have

always been a little snugger that anything else. My other size 4's

feel fine.

Am I losing it (not weight but my sanity) or can I get back my

control? I'm really suffering here. I want to be sure that I can

stop the increase and gain. There are a lot of excuses to be made

since so much is going on in my life.

I lost my job in March, my husband was already laid off, we sold our

home in Atlanta, moved to Florida, both got new jobs, then of all

things, moved in with my mom till we could build a new house, which

we expect to move into in November. I love my new job, but it has

so much more responsibility and stress than I've ever experienced

before. And believe me, it's hard to live with your mom when you're

45 years old and used to having your own things around you. To add

insult to injury, I have a commute of more than an hour! At least

until the new house is finished.

I find myself grazing all day long. I don't really crave sweets or

anything specific, I just want something and don't really know what

it is. I still eat small portions at meals, usually around a cup or

a cup and a half. I eat a package of instant oatmeal for breakfast

a couple hours after drinking a protein shake on my drive to work.

I leave home at 6am. I then want a snack mid morning. My usual

lunch is a chicken breast and a very small salad. I want something

mid afternoon and usually eat peanut butter and cheese flavored

crackers. Often due to this uncontrolable urge for something, I'll

eat a protein bar on the way home then have a reasonable dinner. I

get the " want's " again about an hour before bed and usually have

another protein shake or bar. It's really taking everything in me

to not snack on popcorn, more peanut butter crackers, etc.

throughout the day. Anytime I get stressed, I want to reach for

something to go in my mouth. As the old saying goes, I had surgery

on my stomach, not my brain and I have always used food as a comfort.

Does this sound like I'm destined to fail this late in the game?

Does anyone have any suggestions for handling the constant " want " ?

I recognize that I'm probably not really hungry, just wanting

something. My labs are great, I take my vitamins, B12 shots, drink

my water for the most part, never drink with meals or for 30 minutes

after eating anything. Since the move to Florida, I've not been in

the gym like I'm used to and I assume that may be part of the reason

I've gained weight. I just want to stop the gaining.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. I apologize for the book I've

written here...I know I've rambled on...Please forgive me and offer

help if you can.

Teri

Open rny 5/14/01

Started out at 252, 4'1 "

Down to 112, back up to 127.

[Guest guest]

Have you been doing protein shakes?

Barbara Jean

All too common re-gain question

> I'm about 30 months post-op and in the last 5 months gradually

> gained about 15 lbs. I'm devastated. I know that we're all told up

> front that rebound is common. I just don't like it. I feel like

> I'm on a speeding bullet that will take me back to 252lbs. in no

> time.

>

> My surgeon told me that I didn't need to lose anymore weight when I

> weighed in at 123 at one year post-op, but I did lose down to 112.

> I'm so ashamed to say that I'm now hovering around 125-127! Only

> one pair of jeans feel tight and they are the size 4's that have

> always been a little snugger that anything else. My other size 4's

> feel fine.

>

> Am I losing it (not weight but my sanity) or can I get back my

> control? I'm really suffering here. I want to be sure that I can

> stop the increase and gain. There are a lot of excuses to be made

> since so much is going on in my life.

>

> I lost my job in March, my husband was already laid off, we sold our

> home in Atlanta, moved to Florida, both got new jobs, then of all

> things, moved in with my mom till we could build a new house, which

> we expect to move into in November. I love my new job, but it has

> so much more responsibility and stress than I've ever experienced

> before. And believe me, it's hard to live with your mom when you're

> 45 years old and used to having your own things around you. To add

> insult to injury, I have a commute of more than an hour! At least

> until the new house is finished.

>

> I find myself grazing all day long. I don't really crave sweets or

> anything specific, I just want something and don't really know what

> it is. I still eat small portions at meals, usually around a cup or

> a cup and a half. I eat a package of instant oatmeal for breakfast

> a couple hours after drinking a protein shake on my drive to work.

> I leave home at 6am. I then want a snack mid morning. My usual

> lunch is a chicken breast and a very small salad. I want something

> mid afternoon and usually eat peanut butter and cheese flavored

> crackers. Often due to this uncontrolable urge for something, I'll

> eat a protein bar on the way home then have a reasonable dinner. I

> get the " want's " again about an hour before bed and usually have

> another protein shake or bar. It's really taking everything in me

> to not snack on popcorn, more peanut butter crackers, etc.

> throughout the day. Anytime I get stressed, I want to reach for

> something to go in my mouth. As the old saying goes, I had surgery

> on my stomach, not my brain and I have always used food as a comfort.

>

> Does this sound like I'm destined to fail this late in the game?

> Does anyone have any suggestions for handling the constant " want " ?

> I recognize that I'm probably not really hungry, just wanting

> something. My labs are great, I take my vitamins, B12 shots, drink

> my water for the most part, never drink with meals or for 30 minutes

> after eating anything. Since the move to Florida, I've not been in

> the gym like I'm used to and I assume that may be part of the reason

> I've gained weight. I just want to stop the gaining.

>

> Any help will be greatly appreciated. I apologize for the book I've

> written here...I know I've rambled on...Please forgive me and offer

> help if you can.

>

> Teri

> Open rny 5/14/01

> Started out at 252, 4'1 "

> Down to 112, back up to 127.

>

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