surely u knew you would gain 10% of what you lost because thats the first thing the surgeon told me. try doing a food diary to see where you are going wrong and to motivate you

Hi Stimpy,

I hear your pain. I'm 8 weeks post-op but i had a lapband previous to this and know about weight regain.

What i've found extremely helpful is making sure i get my protein in and control the carbs. A food diary is not just helpful but for me an absolute REQUIREMENT. There are a number of food diaries available online and some are free.

Have a look at what other people are doing visit this site for some helpful info and realistic advice:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

and try tapping into the archives here. The 5 day pouch test worked for me when i got hung up (it's in recommendations folder).

Most of all don't beat yourself up - focus on how far you've come and with a little effort and focus you can get back there.

Hugs,
D'Arcy

i am 2 years out. I watch my weight like a hawk. i weigh between 140 and 144. As soon as that scale goes to 145, I cut back and increase my exercise.I keep my weight off by eating lean cuisine or weight watcher meals- I know sodium blah blah blahThis works for me. I eat a bite or two and clean up the kitchen. Take a bite -load the dishwasher..I find if I sit at the table with my meal, I eat tooo fast and don't chew like I should. I will always be on a diet for the rest of my life..Thats me. I has an over eating weight management problem. You don't need an anti-depressant- you need a good swift kick in the ---! wake up! Get back on track, for a day, than another, than a week. You can do this. The best way to beat this depression is to be proud of yourself...I know this.

You know what - you are right, and that is what I usually do. I mean I weigh myself two three times a day and the minute the needle goes up even a half of pound, I drink protein, walk, eat cottage cheese and will myself not to eat. But for some reason I can't do it anymore, I mean I am just so tired. I am sick of drinking Atkins, eating cottage cheese and chicken. And even when I do this I cannot get pass 156 at my lowest, and I see other people on t.v. commericials that lose 100 lbs. to 150 lbs. and I feel that something I doing is not right. But I swear to you I eat nothing but protein and walk 5 miles a day, but my body gets so weak that I just hit the wall and cannot move for the next few days. No matter what I do I cannot lose anymore weight, and now it seems it creeping up all the time. I mean the gastric bypass was very painful, and I guess I feel I should have gotten better results. Oh well, thanks though, I will not beat myself up, it just makes me feel worse and lowers my self esteem. I always associate my appearance on h ow worthy a person I am. I mean my mother was beautiful and thin. And I don't have a great intellect, or nor I am successful, so I figure if I look good, thats all I have going for me. But I know this is not right. I am a kind, nice person, but damn it sure does feel good being thin and wearing nice clothing, stupid though, that I think I am a more valuable person. I won't give up though, I will keep trying. Thank you for your support.