Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I'm a little over two years out and this year I have gained thirty-five pounds. My lowest was 163 but I was too skinny, 170 is the best weight for me. I'm 205 now. I don't have any of the intolerances I was counting on; sugar, soda, carbs, I can have it all. I ate a whole bagel with cream cheese and bacon yesterday for breakfast and almost cried.
It's interesting though; my body is definitely rejecting it much more than it did pre-surgery. It almost feels like my body is angry at me. When I say rejecting, I mean that I am noticeably more sluggish and irritable. I'm bloated and tired and sometimes I have a physical aversion to something that I still force myself to eat. I wonder why I'm so self destructive. Interestingly enough, when I think about it, II'm actually excited about getting back on track.
**I'm 5'3 and I know 163 is still over the normal medical weight range for that height but I am an extremely, extremely curvy Latina AND I have a lot of extra skin (especially around the belly area) that needs to be removed. At this weight, when I wear certain things, I look pregnant. Not a "maybe she's pregnant" but a definite "do you know what you're having?"
Does anyone else go through this? I'm definitely going to work it out, I'm very confident in myself but still. Why do we revert to our old habits?
It's interesting though; my body is definitely rejecting it much more than it did pre-surgery. It almost feels like my body is angry at me. When I say rejecting, I mean that I am noticeably more sluggish and irritable. I'm bloated and tired and sometimes I have a physical aversion to something that I still force myself to eat. I wonder why I'm so self destructive. Interestingly enough, when I think about it, II'm actually excited about getting back on track.
**I'm 5'3 and I know 163 is still over the normal medical weight range for that height but I am an extremely, extremely curvy Latina AND I have a lot of extra skin (especially around the belly area) that needs to be removed. At this weight, when I wear certain things, I look pregnant. Not a "maybe she's pregnant" but a definite "do you know what you're having?"
Does anyone else go through this? I'm definitely going to work it out, I'm very confident in myself but still. Why do we revert to our old habits?
I've heard of the weight gain that gets away from us GB people. This is why I weigh myself everyday. I allow myself a 3-5 lb window.
Can you get in touch with your surgeons office and/or a nutritionist to help you get back on track.
Shelley :o)
Drinking all my water is definitely important, and a daily private weigh in to help keep myself accountable, and motivated.I thought after 4 years I was "safe" but I discovered it will be something I will always have to work at for life. Surgery is not a quick fix. Keep working at it.
You can do it!! Keep coming here and letting us know how you're doing.
Many people have success getting back on track and cleaning up from carbs...
If you learn by reading, I recommend anything by Geneen Roth. Her book "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating" was a game-changer for me. If you learn from talking things through, I recommend sticking around here or contacting your surgeon's office to see if they recommend any counselors.
Good for you to recognize you've been heading down the wrong path and for having the courage to turn things around.
JJ