Weight gain - ThinnerTimes

Gladitsme · 06-05-2007, 03:49 PM

Ok ya'll, I'm out of hiding. I've gained almost 10 lbs and I'm hating life.

I've been making very bad choices for my food, and haven't made it to support group for 2 months at least, and can't come this month either.

Family stuff is getting in the way.

My husband was very unhappy and talking about splitting up. So I just retreated back to being home. We're doing better, but next week I'm going to be driving my oldest son to Phoenix for a summer camp on Wed/Thurs next week. He's been a real pain, and I guess it makes sense with everything going on in the family as well.

I'm coming up on 2 yrs post op, and I don't want to go back to where I was before. So, I'm done hiding. I saw a plaque that said, "If I am what I eat, my name should be cupcake." In my case it would be Sugar.

lealphachienne · 06-05-2007, 03:59 PM

You know the drill...go back o the basics...protein first, veggies, carbs last....when eating carbs, choose the healthier kind. Stay in touch with people. Go out. 10 pds isn't the end of the world...you can do it and keep on going. The tool still works when you work it.

Dave T in SD · 06-05-2007, 04:33 PM

Hey Nancy,
It's nice to see you posting again!

We miss you here and at the support group!!

I'm sorry you aren't doing well...You know how my life is so I can totally relate.

Just know we are thinking about you and wish you the best!!

Gladitsme · 06-05-2007, 04:38 PM

I love you guys. You're the best. Thanks for the reminders.

tm45 · 06-05-2007, 06:40 PM

Nancy:
Sorry to hear about the weight gain. Total bummer.
However, keep in mind that you have the tool to take that stinky ten pounds right back off!

You can do it, and if you need encouragement that is what we're here sista for!

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

Blueyz · 06-05-2007, 06:46 PM

Hey you,

Glad to see you...

I am struggling right now...I go from one extreme to another and need to find a happy medium. I am almost 3 years out and it doesn't get any easier.

We are all here for you.

Mavisavis · 06-05-2007, 08:10 PM

Awww Nancy......I can relate on so many levels...including the special kid issues and the munchie monster!!

I know how hard it is to balance it all. You can do it Nancy......I know you can!

gramamarc · 06-06-2007, 12:44 PM

Nancy,
I like you have not been posting either. Since I moved to Sacramento I don't feel like I belong any more, which makes no sense what-so-ever since the major portion of the members here are not from the SD area.

Remember the night we met at Pam's group, there is a picture floating around out there somewhere? I had a pair of 'goal jeans' with me that night. Well how come, as I sit here wearing those jeans, am I so depressed because I have gained 7 lbs?

Why do I get so mad at people that 'can't eat' cause I can eat anything and if not in large quantities, as much as I want. I have had no complications, I don't dump, I eat sugar, can (and do) drink diet soda. Very seldom, my pouch tells me to stop and I have to spit out what I am chewing but it doesn't happen very often.

Wait a minute! Just because my body is not helping, doesn't mean I have to give up and just eat whatever I want, I still make the choices. Why am I making the wrong choices when I know it is jepordizing my weight loss.

All I wanted was to lose the weight and lose the co-morbidities and just be able to eat with out a major battle plan everyday. I thought my body was going to help me with that by restricting my intake in it's devious little RNY way.

Now I find myself looking at weight loss ads and thinking, 'maybe that will work', knowing full well it is a bunch of BS.

I was at the same weight, 160, for over a year and just the last 4 months have started to gain, I feel it in my pants! I am also comming up on my two year re-birthday 7/15, and I don't want to spend it at a higher weight than I should be.

I think I will also post this as a new thread. The first step is admitting you need help, right?

Marcia

Jennimaria · 06-06-2007, 05:18 PM

Hi Guys!

I'm coming out of hiding too. I'm coming up on 2 years as well and have put on between 8-10 pounds. It really makes me sad because I wanted to try to take the rest off before my 2 years. I feel like I'm sabotaging myself and nothing I do helps anymore. If I try to cut back on food nowadays I feel starved and eventually relapse and eat more just like before surgery.

This Sucks!!!

Bypassingme619 · 06-06-2007, 07:10 PM

Hey Nancy. You poor thing. Like marie said -10 pounds isn't the end of the world but catch a hold of it before it spins out of control. That is why, even though I can't make the support groups I make sure I get my butt online to stay in touch with you great people. Nancy we are here for you sweety. It is rough doing it on your own. I know all to well. Start from the bascis. You can do it. Big hugs, I wish there was more I could say to make it all better.