Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Dealing with this now. I’m 5 plus years out of gastric sleeve and I swear they are right. You can start to regain the weight. You can tolerate more food in the pouch. The appetite returns. I’m trying to get back on track. Life as a slim person is way different from being an overweight person. !! Society seems to treat people who are slimmer differently. It’s real.the weight discrimination is prevalent and real in this society.

[@ronniegeorge723]

I’m ten years post op and the weight is coming back . What did you about it?

[@taekwondomaster4609]

💯 % true

[@5mayalevi]

Nonya Bidness thank you! Shit man, it’s about damn time someone said this instead of pussyfooting around the issue. I am 5’4 128. I used to be heavy(204) but lost the weight 6 years ago through DIET AND EXERCISE! I now run marathons. Sister decided to go the surgery route. Doesn’t bother to exercise or watch her eating. Wonders why she is lighter, but three years post surgery certainly a lot heavier than I am,, even with the advantage and tool of surgery!

[@autumnconway3642]

@@nonyabidness5454 your stupidity is astounding. You know that or else you wouldn't be trolling for attention. Sorry your parents don't love you.

[@JessicaLPie]

So true. I think that I can eat just as much as I could before the surgery :/

[@trae4529]

Adding menopause into the mix just makes things even more difficult.....

[@apoundofcure]

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[@lynnpechtorres6992]

Im 18 months out from gastric sleeve. I started at 435lbs and im 180lbs and im still losing about 8-10lbs a month but my dr said im just about to goal because i have so much excess skin. Im 5'5 and 34 mother of 6. Im not able to be active at all due to a back and leg injury so my weight loss has been all based on my diet. I have had a few issues like gallbladder and kidney stones, but this surgery changed my life! I had been morbidly obese my entire life. Im very strict with checking on my weight and diet. I also have a few friends who had surgery around the same time and their motto was "i can only eat a small amount so ill eat what i want" umm nope not me! I worked to hard to get this surgery so i just can't go off the rails. One medical issue i have with my back has caused me to have steroid injections and i noticed stalls after each and i just slightly lowered my carbs and calories and i would start back at dropping. I enjoy watching your channel!

[@apoundofcure]

Glad to hear how well you're doing!

[@tam3519]

Lynn Pech Torres proud of you Lynn!!!

[@apoundofcure]

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[@zuzellogan5613]

Lost 96 pounds with the gastric bypass surgery and I am so happy to be back to myself again. I am terrified to gain weight again, this is why I stick to fish, vegetables and fruits which is my basic diet everyday. I am NOT craving for sweets, fast foods, sodas, etc. truly I am not and this is great. No more cravings, I make my own juices, I don’t go to restaurants because for some reasons, if I would eat at a restaurant, as soon as I get gone I will vomit everything I ate. Restaurant foods DO NOT agree with me after the surgery and that is fine; I don’t need restaurant food…….I make my own at home. And if people insist in giving me something to eat that I don’t want or need, I put my food down and say NO, so they understand I mean business. As simple as that. I eat to live, but I don’t live to eat, that is the past. Thank you Dr. Weiner for your wonderful videos and your wise advice, it is appreciated especially from me. I will buy your book soon and read it. Much success to you in your new location. Good bless you always. ♥️👍🙏🙏

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[@zuzellogan5613]

@@apoundofcure It is so wonderful to hear from you, Dr. Weiner. And to answer your question, yes I am on Instagram. I will check it out, definitely so. THANK YOU 🙏 for your answer. I do follow you on KZbin faithfully because you explain things like no other doctor would and for that, I am most grateful and appreciative. And yes, I still stick to nuts, seeds, beans which I love, only chicken for meat, all kind of dark green vegetables and fruits . As a matter of facts, I made a juice that you recommend with cucumber, aloe vera juice, etc. as well as your smoothie and they are delicious. Thank you again for responding . 🙏🙏👍👍

[@mariamercadochibwe2777]

Remember they operated on your stomach not your head, if you don’t change your mindset, habits etc you will regain... I lost 87 lbs with diet and exercise and I have hypothyroidism and pcos currently trying to loose 25 gained after fertility treatment and baby and I can’t say this enough it can be done be healthy consistent & you should see results!

[@dcjway]

What surgery did you have, and have you lost the 25 lbs?

[@apoundofcure]

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[@aquafina6544]

Thanks dr wiener. I had a serious injury b4 my vsg surgery and I'm on lots of pain meds and anxiety and depression meds and b4 my 1yr mark I gained 20lbs really quickly and I didnt understand why. I had to have another spinal surgery less than 6mos after the 1st one. So, 2 surgeries after my vsg. The weight just seems to be coming out of thin air. You helped me find the culprit, thank you! Now to reset and actually change my diet and hopefully be able to exercise soon. I'm post op 3wks for my 2nd spinal surgery and I was getting meals sent to me thru a program in my insurance. It's all processed food so I will discontinue it or donate the meals to a soup kitchen

[@apoundofcure]

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[@l9878]

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have had VSG and have done very well (reading your book before surgery!). I have many patients (none that have had surgery, but am looking for help for them) that are on many of the medications you encourage us to be aware of. I agree that PCPs have such a short time, they give out meds that may not be the best (the pill problem), and patients that simply want a prescription to feel better. However I have some pts with severe schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar I disorder on clozaril, olanzapine, depakote, or quetiapine (and others) and the meds are the only thing that will keep them stable and out of the psych hospital. It is such a struggle for them to lose weight, I try to educate them about gaining weight in the first place. Many of these meds actually cause specific carbohydrate craving. I suggest beans, greens, vegetables and exercise. Any advice for folks that have no choice but to take medications that will cause weight gain? Thanks for all you do to help people regain and retain health!

[@apoundofcure]

It's a very tough group to get to lose weight - these meds are powerful weight gaining drugs. With the exception of schizophrenics, I often suggest gastric bypass if they are stable from a psych perspective. It's the only way I've had success with this group.

[@michelleking5245]

I had RNY in 2001 , starting out at 309 lbs to lowest weight being 132lbs . So I am 19 years out now. I can say I have gained and lost in the past 10 years . I am currently starting to re diet AGAIN and this absolutely sucks at my age lol. Looking back I did great until I had Novasure , while I have been told oh no that would not cause weight gain I honestly think it has. I’m not much of an eater . But when I do eat it’s probably not so healthy . Time to get back on track and get this off again . Revision surgery scares me to death noway do I want to redo this .

[@lorijay8547]

Aloha from Maui Hawaii, with a heartfelt thanks for the breadth and depth of the knowledge you share. My RNY is this week, 8/1/18, in Honolulu.I am lucky to be with a provider who offers 8 months of education, and I've been supplementing with binge watching your videos. Orientation weight 5.17 = 241. Today, 2 days away = 211. Mahalo for your Kokua!

[@apoundofcure]

Hope you're doing well

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[@sheliaashley3311]

I love your video's . You seems so sentimental to the topics. You always cover WLS, not just the sleeve.

[@apoundofcure]

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[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Great video..watching from Naperville Illinois

[@apoundofcure]

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[@glennamartin193]

How do we manage medications that are necessary for our mental health?

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[@rodolfojude4902]

Thank you Doc .!

[@shaunrobinson2654]

I'm 8 months out of Vsg and I've put on 3 kg and I'm freaking out so bad to the point I'm scared to eat

[@apoundofcure]

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[@annajackson9160]

I have regained weight after 17 years of my roux en y bypass...im considering revision. Ive been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and lymphedema...leaky gut syndrome....joint pain...i hope i have a good success

[@LovedbyJesus101]

My understanding is there isn't a revision for RNY. Were you successful in finding a doctor for revision surgery?

[@lisam7511]

​@@LovedbyJesus101yes there is

[@lisam7511]

How are you doing did you have it?

[@teresaosburn8840]

i love your videos! i had RNY 4 years ago started out at 402 lbs now at 148 lbs, have kept the weight off, my appetite really didn't return that much. but i eat very healthy

[@BABYSDOC_MOBILE_YOUTUBER]

Healthy life style management is the final decider of weight loss surgery. Without healthy life style weight loss surgery have not much positive end result.

[@apoundofcure]

Agree 100%

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[@LatriceDiane]

I’m 5 years out and I’ve regained 25 lbs. I’m embarrassed for myself and I’m not sure what to do now. I mean I know but I don’t know how to start. It’s a lot. I can eat a regular size meal just like before. What can I do to turn this around?

[@apoundofcure]

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[@cassystraub7571]

I have regained 20kg but can't eat full size meal?

[@apoundofcure]

Cassy Straub it’s about much more than just how much you can eat. Check out some of my other KZbin videos and www.poundofcureweightloss.com. Also, I do Facebook and KZbin live videos that give you an opportunity to ask questions.

[@sharondarby44]

Where can I find the courses mentioned in this video?

[@apoundofcure]

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[@elspethgraham3728]

If weight gain is driven primarily by genetics, why has the obesity epidemic only surfaced in the last 30/40 years?

[@jojosanchez2117]

You spoke about referencing back course 2 & 4. Where can I find these?

[@apoundofcure]

JoJo Sanchez www.poundofcureweightloss.com

[@gigihappiness3537]

@@apoundofcure I had RNY bypass 10 years ago. My starting weight was 386 lbs at 5'4". Im now 42 years old and have gained 55 lbs roughly. I never reached my surgeon's goal weight of 133lbs. I feel so stuck. Ive tried all the usual fads plus a couple of new ones. I feel that I cant swallow another cold sweet protein drink. What can I do to at least get this regain off?

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[@newjourney010]

What is the recommended amount of calories should I focus on to help assist with weight loss?

[@divyagajre4942]

Dr you are apsalutely correct i have gained 25 kgs in 8 month, post 5 years of surgery also my skin is sagging have no idea what exactly needs to do n m just 24 really very embarraced to go in public

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[@angelawalton-rogers9524]

Highest weight 360, RNY surgery day 292. Got down to 195 and now I'm 230. I literally don't know what to do anymore 😕 surgery was in 2008

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[@debwhite3398]

Dr. Weiner I love your videos that I have just found today. I had the sleeve 4 years ago but never got to where I wanted to be. I have gained back 15 pounds and so sad with myself. I believe you recommend in your video Course 2-4 for this. How do I find them to purchase them? I need help! Thank you.

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[@kristinagannaway9044]

Thanks for this video Dr Weiner! I'm still pre-op but want to have a full knowledge base and appropriate expectations before I have surgery. What kind of medications can cause weight gain?

[@apoundofcure]

There are several meds that cause weight gain. I have a new website with 150+ videos (including a few on meds that cause weight gain). You can check it out at www.poundofcureweightloss.com

[@juliamariamartinezrodrigue2138]

Thanks for the video, good info! Watching from México.

[@kathygernhart4910]

Doctor had the gastric sleeve in Oct 2014 in a year was down 120 pounds held my weight in the 140’s until my brother passed I feel off my wagon and have not been Able to get motivated to follow the diet I crave cookies donuts day and night how do I get back to the beginning I also suffer from terrible heartburn thank you for your response. Kathy Gernhart [e-mail]

[@notahandle109]

It is so frustrating... I go to the gym everyday... I do 30-45 minutes on the elliptical trainer at maximum speed way more that every fit as people I see... I have been doing this for 10 plus years and suddenly everything has changed... I go into the weights room and do weights work for another 30 mins... and still I am suddenly gaining weight... my doctor has me taking amitripeline and buprenophine for issues because I need a shoulder replacement... The regain is rapid and totally sucks... I had gastric bypass 12 years ago...

[@apoundofcure]

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[@elhamk945]

Many thanks again for this and all your videos. I started watching them since before my surgery (gastric bypass) up to now that is close to 3 years. All good with me and yes I have gained about 4 lbs after loosing 104 lbs. i a m concerned but keep watching your videos and read the book. My big issue is after breakfast and generally in the morning: no matter how much I pay attention to the content and volume of my eat i do get some kind of headache and nasty nausea afterwards. Sometimes lasting close to an hour, often difficult at work. Perhaps I am not careful enough or has nothing to do with surgery. Kindly advise.

[@apoundofcure]

You need a thorough eval by a competent surgeon

[@collin669]

After watching all these bariatric surgery videos, perhaps it's just best to try losing weight the natural way. No surgery. Diet and exercise. Counseling.

[@areneejordan7393]

what does one do who gain weight...what do after age 40 and 50 and 60

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[@areneejordan7393]

i was in a car accident and due to steroids injections in my back blew me up ...I could not help but blow up what do u do after steroids?

[@Benjamin-to2zq]

I started regaining at 8 months. I lost 220 pounds. At bmi. I went to india for 3 weeks. I survived on almonds and slim Jim's. Eating 500 calories a day. Paranoid about getting sick or gaining weight. I came back hungry. So I started over eating everything I was depriving myself of India.. Nothing horribly unhealthy. But eating too much cheese, nuts and seeds and low carb protien bars etc.

[@hshel2063]

This was really amazing

[@apoundofcure]

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[@eringarceau3752]

I had laparoscopic roux-en-yin 2004. I was born with spina bifida so I'm completely in a wheelchair so trying to lose weight was a struggle for me to begin with. I had it done in Boston my pre-surgery was 256 and I went down to my lowest of 142. However I've gained about twenty backand I find it a struggle because I am wheelchair-bound. I know carbs is where I struggle with also and with getting enough water. What could you recommend for a daily food plan?

[@eringarceau3752]

And my doctor who did it is no longer even around

[@teresaosburn8840]

i am in a wheel chair too, had RNY 4 years ago and lost 254 lbs.

[@Benjamin-to2zq]

What do you think of intermittent fasting. Either 1 day a week, extended water fasts (more than one day). 8 hour eating windows or OMAD (one meal a day) for those 18 months post op gastric bypass. Thinking of the work of Jason Fung (From Toronto Canada).

[@apoundofcure]

Not a fan of intermittent fasting (seems painful and unpleasant). If you eat the right foods, you can eat as much as you want, whenever you want.

[@elizabethcantu9128]

Is coconut milk ok to drink

[@apoundofcure]

yes!

[@elizabethcantu9128]

Thank you

[@briandalopez1352]

I have been in a stall for abt 2 months know doctor told me I have to eat 5 times a day I can’t if I do It hurts I will be vomiting. I can eat so little. I’m worried I have lost 40 lb pre op and post op I’m 3 months post

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[@skyology13]

What medicines do you consider that your PCP may prescribe, that would cause weight gain?

[@red_monkey_butt]

great video

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[@ShrinkingJenn]

I am 17 mo post VSG. I’m down to 165 from 261, but I have severe GERD, w/ hiatal hernia & now Barretts Esophagus. Dr’s recommendation is revision to RNY, but I eat so little & struggle w/ nutrition goals due to low volume. Meds don’t help enough for the reflux, but I’m worried about the literal ability to get enough nutrition after a revision. Basically question is whether revision is worth the risk in my case, when it’s not a regain issue. I’m now a vegetarian due to meat intolerance, exercise 2-3x/week, but also have osteoporosis & hypothyroid. Really conflicted about what to do!! Thank you!!!!🌷🌺

[@apoundofcure]

Your Dr's recommendation certainly sounds reasonable. I have several videos on GERD after Sleeve and revision surgery on my new website, www.PoundOfCureWeightLoss.com that may be helpful.

[@areneejordan7393]

I only lost 40 lbs because I was 198lbs what do I do to keep it off...surgery?

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[@notahandle109]

I am 12 years and I am seriously struggling... considering my dumb doctor keeps putting me on weight gaining medications it is becoming really hard...

[@areneejordan7393]

I want know about people that have sugery twice?

[@Mandapanda1987x]

Im 9 months out and in terrified of this

[@Digital_Dreaming_]

What would you consider to be in the weightloss of a "Super Responder"? Some months I lose 5lbs and another month I lose 18! 70 in 4 months. How do I know if I'm a super responder or just average?

[@apoundofcure]

I use a database (there are several available) and base it on the amount predicted by this tool. Hard to say based on your numbers without knowing a lot more information.

[@Digital_Dreaming_]

Dr. Matthew Weiner I would definitely love to be one of the few super responders lol I love your videos and watch them religiously.

[@nakeahodge5151]

How long has it been?

[@saradanser894]

I had a HORRIBLE experience. IN the hospital- ONLY ICE CHIPS after VSG surgery for 3 days-- I *GAINED 11 POUNDS INSIDE the HOSPITAL WHILE ONLY CONSUMING ICE CHIPS.... I'm a lifelong vegetarian. At the time of my surgery I was a VEGAN. I *finally* started losing weight- PAINFULLY SLOWLY- But not only did a prior back injury require back surgery and my back get WORSE, severely limiting my ability to exercise.. But prior to surgery I NEVER had low blood sugar problems... Suddenly my sugar would DROP to low 40s and I'd be about to pass out-- So suddenly I have to drink juice or suck on hard candy to get my sugar back up. Suddenly I can't exercise like I was.. I now weigh MORE than the day I went in for surgery. Once I had severe low blood sugar problems- I *had* to go back to a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet as opposed to a vegan diet because o couldn't get enough protein to keep my sugar up. I had ingested such extreme levels of soy that i developed an intolerance for it. Want to talk about depressing???!!!!????

[@saradanser894]

I feel like my body is conspiring against me to keep me trapped in fat and sickness

[@jmjohnsuna1517]

Hi My name is John I'm 22 years old and 5.6 hight also my weight is only 49kg how can I increase my weight please help me also I have a gastric problem Please help me what I will do for weight gain

[@apoundofcure]

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[@latinajett5556]

I gained it all back

[@chrishuntman]

Hi I have a question for you. I’m almost 3 years post op from gastric bypass and have only lost 80 lbs. I have back to eating bad and drinking diet soda. I haven’t gained back the 80lbs but of course I haven’t lost anymore! What can I do to get back on track.?? I started out at 307 and I’m down to 225.

[@fatima-xs6sn]

what do u mean by eating bad. isnt it physiologically imposible to eat more than half a plate. please tell me.if ur stomach can acomodate more quantity of food

[@chrishuntman]

aroob fatima I mean eating fatty foods and sweets! When I first had my surgery I could barely eat a 1/4 of a banana without dumping now I can eat a cupcake and nothing!!

[@ayeeeeee8122]

Same here I didnt lose much weight either only about 65lbs

[@apoundofcure]

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[@elizabethcantu9128]

I have several dr like that

[@memesimone9690]

Wow I hope I never see this. I'm preop right now. Under 200 lbs

[@apoundofcure]

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[@MarieHolliday]

There is a certain amount of weight gain that is natural because the human body will automatically reset its weight after weight loss which is normal that explains a certain amount weight gain

[@alohalivin556]

but the same genetics that would predict poor weight loss and likelihood to regain weight loss would be the same genes that are in place that causes one to seek bariatric surgery. Would that not then suggest that only those with the non-obese genes who gained weight due to some other reason later in life are the only ones who would be successful with bariatric surgery? I mean I have two copies of the fat genes and genes that suggest I will regain weight lost.

[@JessicaLPie]

I’ve put back on 45 pounds after gastric sleeve

[@susanvandorp4103]

Oh no, how so??

[@JessicaLPie]

@@susanvandorp4103 my highest weight was 283 the day of surgery and I got down to 185. I maintained around 198 for 3 years and I got pregnant. Just careless eating throughout my pregnancy and being a stay at home mom packed on the pounds for me lol I had my sleeve in 2015 but I don’t feel much restriction anymore.

[@apoundofcure]

Pregnancy is a major cause of weight regain. Get back on it! If you’re in AZ or MI, my practice has a non surgical program that could help (we are expanding to NY, FL and CA over the next few months)

[@susant8134]

I had vsg in Oct 2011. I have stayed at goal, flucthating 10 lbs. This past summer I had the "bottom fall out" and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. After I was started on Levothyrixine, I gained weight rapidly, no matter how I ate. I'm having to cut back to severe restriction with food to get control. I'm still symptomatic and being passed around to doctors, none of which will do a complete thyroid panel. I am terrified because of the relentless weight gain, incredibly debilitating fatigue, and severe pain because of this thyroid issue. I don't want to go back where I was. I feel like a prisoner of my own body. (dramatic sounding, I know).

[@apoundofcure]

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[@notahandle109]

Australian GP's are so ill informed... I need genuine help... I gym every single day...I workout very hard... at least 1 hour every day.. and I don't really eat much ... my weakness is alcohol due to serious relationship shit

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