Question:
After 3 years of losing, and maintaining a 200 lb wt. loss, I have gained 70 lbs sinc
e July of 02. This is very depressing. Anyone had a simlar experience, and can you share some solutions? — jenjenviola (posted on May 13, 2003)
May 12, 2003
I guess my first question after reading your profile, is are you still
eating and drinking pretty much what ever you want only in smaller
portions? Does this mean your not getting a goodly amount of protein and
veggies? Have you started exercising yet? I don't know how long ago you
wrote your profile out, but if you are still drinking more alcohol than you
should, it will pack on the weight and a lot of carbs will do it too. Have
you talked to your doctor about the possibility of a SLD or a fistula
having developed? Believe me, I'm not trying to point a finger here, I
just am trying to show some of the things I noticed that might be out of
whack here. My understanding of how WLS basically works is to give up a
chance at weight-loss. In the beginning it's usually rapid and easy to
lose, but after a while (how long depends on the person) we become like
most people with a normal metabolism and have to remember to diet and
exercise just like any NORMAL person does to keep slim and trim. If you
don't D & E then odds are you will eventually put the weight back on.
Anyway, hope this helps some. Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
May 12, 2003
Ooops - that's give US a chance at weight-loss. sorry!
— [Deactivated Member]
May 12, 2003
Well i'm two years post op. I have lost about 120lbs and have been able to
maintain until recently. I have gain about 30 pounds even though I still
eat small amounts of food and cheat here and there, but I relized that I
would be able to eat again shortly after. I had an upper GI which should
the pouch to be stretch to a normal amount, so my surgeon didn't see that
has the problem so he performed a proceedure which I can not remember the
medical term. what he did was injet some solution to the hole of the pouch
to make the hole smaller, because it seem the food was leaving the pouch to
quickly. I had that done 2 weeks ago and since then i have lost 7lbs.
— Carolyn M.
May 12, 2003
To start with you had a proximal RNY...unfortunately, over time, our
intestines will compensate for the loss by becoming super-efficient. If
you are grazing on high calorie foods, drinking alcoholic beverages and not
exercizing, you are going to regain your weight. I have seen it happen
before. I would strongly suggest a few things as we know that diets don't
work. One: get youself into therapy and see why you have this bent to
self-destruction. Two: get yourself to a doc that does the Duodenal Switch.
More intestine is bypassed, based on factors such as genetics, etc. and
Three: You may need an antidepressant if you are lacking the energy to
exercize. It may be a matter of simple planning and discipline, but I
remember a time when I was so depressed I had no energy to move and I was
self medicating with food as it temporarily made me feel better. Get
yourself to your family doc or a shrink and get screened for depression.
Good Luck to you!
— merri B.
May 13, 2003
Are you transected? I would have my doc check for a staple line
disruption. Second, if your surgery is intact, try going back to the
"pouch rules". There's a story there of a woman who had gained
all her weight back, but by going back to the "rules" she lost it
all again. Protein and veggies are our friends!!
— mom2jtx3
May 13, 2003
Jennifer, go over to yahoo groups and look for the OSSG Graduate group-its
for WLS of over a year post-op. Lots of folks there that are 3 and 4 years
out that can help you with your question, but I would suggest you provide
more info as to what you are eating, amounts, exercise, protein intake,
water, etc so that they can help you with some solutions to help you get a
handle on it now. Good luck.
— Cindy R.
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