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.

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is this normal

stimpy
stimpy
I had gastric bypass surgery 3 years 2 months ago, I lost 80 lbs., I have gained back 30, is this normal? I try so hard, I am exhausted from dieting and trying, I just cant do it anymore. Is this normal?
Jerry1007
Jerry1007
Hey there Stimpy. I think the answer for many is yes. In spite of that that, statistics show that WLS is still the most effective treatment available.

I just celebrated one year post op. And I wonder what my journey will look like when I am 3 years and 2 months post op...

For me, one huge thing is not exposing myself to any more food events than is absolutely necessary.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm only 17 weeks out, but regaining weight is my biggest fear. I'm losing slowly, and wonder if I will even make my desired goal. For most of us, I think food will always be an issue. One thing I've learned, is that even if it is a food I can have, if it is something I tend to overeat with, I just can't have it in the house at all. I would say go back to the basics stimpy, focus on protein, and limit carbs. Drink your water. Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am almost three years postop and gained back some weight. I started counting calories (1200 per day on the advice of my nutritionist) and increased my exercise. This worked for me and I lost the extra pounds. But it wasn't easy. I grew to intensely dislike adding up those numbers. The exercise part wasn't so hard because I have a stationary bike. I could watch TV and cycle. This in addition to my regular exercise.
You can do this and you need to do it before the 30 pounds becomes 35 and then 40, etc.
Good luck.
Bonnie