jcg3800

It has been since September 17, 2007 since I had my gastric bypass at Beth Israel in Boston Ma. I have lost 110 lbs and have maintained all but 10lbs. But the 10lb weight gain and beginning to stretch my boundries is concerning me. I know what the problem is...snacks, and just started having small amounts of sugar. I KNOW that is not the road I want to travel down again sugar is not my friend it is EVIL for me. I am a sugar addict. I need support. I do not want to have the weight gain be 15, 20, 25......I did not do all of this to regain my weight. The shame I feel is overwhelming me that I allowed myself to eat sugar and gain weight...after everything I have done to loose the weight.

Helena

YOu should attend some support meeting maybe that would help....Boston must have some great ones....

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Dr's goal for me I made it...
Not sure of my goal... maybe 130....

Lap Rny March 9, 2009

No longer taking blood pressure or diabetes meds.

Hippy Shake

You are doing great to take heed that you have started down the slippery slope. You're right, you don't want it creeping onward and upwards. At the same time, I think you are talking like a food addict. The shame and black and white, good or bad thinking is that of an addict. People who do not have an eating disorder often gain ten pounds when they let bad habits slip in. Do you know what they do? They start eating right, exercising, and they lose the weight. You can do this. You aren't bad. You don't need to feel shame. You are completely capable of managing your weight. Just because you have gained a bit does not mean all is lost.

mistymee

Hey there J..

welcome to TT! I had my surgery done in Boston, as well... (mine was at brigham & woman's)

I do know that they have support groups at B & W's hospital so if I were you, I'd check their times out if the ones at BI aren't a good fit for you time-wise.

I'm glad you found your way here to TT. I hope you'll find it helpful here. To be honest... what you've come back here and said is a fear of mine, that I will fall off a slippery slope and end up regaining. It's what keeps me tied so closely to the forum.

I know that a few have seen me as the 'food police'... but your own story is WHY. The little bite here, cuz it's someone's birthday or the little bite there because of a promotion- and the truth of the matter is, there ARE all these milestones in life and everyday can be a celebration, and we often CAN find a way to justify that nibble here or there.. 'just a little taste'.. and we can taste our way back to being obese if weren't not careful!

You're so smart to nip this in the bud right now before you do end up with a significant regain. You should be proud of that!

One of the things I see suggested here on TT when someone comes back with this issue is to just get back to basics. Go back to the pouch rules.. makes sure you are not drinking before/during or after meals. Don't drink carbonated beverages. Focus on your protein first, then veggies, then fruit, then and only then have a bite or two of non-processed, whole grain carbs. If carbs is a personal issues for you, try doing the 5 day pouch test to help kick the carb cravings. www.5daypouchtest.com/ is where you'll find the information on that one.

And please, try to come here often.. let us know how you're doing. You CAN do this.. many people will tell you that the pouch still works, if you work it! You aren't alone and there are many here that will be behind you all the way!

Good luck!

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jcg3800

thank you so much that helps a lot and you are absolutely correct!

mistymee

Hey.. I do hope that the ideas are helpful. Please.. keep posting and let us know how it's going.. I'll be here to help you however you need! Not sure what I can do but I'll give it a shot!

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