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I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you and your husband to navigate cancer. I'm glad the mass was removed and I hope the future is filled with good health for both of you. My husband and I both have a history of struggling with weight (my husband has not had WLS and today has turned around his health without it) and there were times in our marriage where we went down the rabbit hole of disordered eating together. I understand how hard it is to stay on track when your partner is not motivated to do so. Keep in mind that you can only control what you do. I invite you to take a step to get back on track by implementing one small change to your habits. It could be something as simple as walking 10 minutes a day or eating green veggies with dinner eat night. You will be amazed at how being successful with one change can elevate your confidence and motivation in your ability to create change...and that will lead to making another change...and then another. You might be pleasantly surprised that when your husband sees you making positive changes he just might be inspired to do the same. I know this is a complicated situation and I have every confidence you will come out on top.

Congrats on your success, Daniel! I do understand how frightening the 29-lb regain feels. When that happens we tend to panic and go back to the "dieting mentality" that we had prior to surgery...where we take drastic measures to get rid of the regain. What we want to do is the exact opposite. The stress that we have when we regain and our tendency to focus on the regain often lead to more regain. So, the first thing I always recommend is shifting your focus to what you are currently doing right (we get more of what we focus on) and celebrate those things you are doing right. It sounds nuts, but simply doing that will begin to shift your mindset and actions. Then just focus on making one change...just one. It could be walking for 15 minutes a day, or committing to a nutritious breakfast each day, or doing squats while you brush your teeth each day, or if you drink any beverages other than water replacing them with water. It can be anything. One change at a time and slowly, but surely, you will reverse the regain. You've got this!

I totally get it, Heather and I'm so bummed to hear you are experiencing this. I regained 50 lbs so I get it, and understand how draining and frustrating it can feel. You can turn it around and I can tell you are motivated to do so :) My best advice is to avoid dieting...that will only take you further down the rabbit hole. If you're interested, I'll be doing another of my free back on track workshops this summer. It's great content/tactics you won't find anywhere else and it's only one hour a day for three days. If you want to get on the list to be notified when enrollment opens, you can do so (and learn more about it) here: www.wlsdelight.com/back_on_track_bootcamp_April2024

@@WLSDelight thank you! I will definitely join. I joined the FB group already :)

Wow...congrats on your overall success and on getting back down to 128! I suspect you'll be back to 120-125 real soon. It sounds like life has thrown some challenges your way, and you are still standing strong. Thank you for sharing your experience. If you ever want to hang out with others who understand both the positives and the challenges of this journey, feel free to join us in my private Facebook group if you haven't already done so (info in video description).

I'm so sorry to hear about your best friend. I can't imagine how devastating that is and totally understand how that depression can contribute to regain. Good for you for taking action. I love how you approached it and the success you have created. Our bariatric tool is amazing!

You're not alone in that. In most cases, the regain can be reversed. I worried I had stretched my pouch, but it turned out it still worked just fine, and with the right changes I was able to release ALL of the regain and keep it off ever since (I've kept off the regain for 6 years now). If you need support to get back on track, see the video description to learn how to get in my private Facebook group.

It's interesting how the physical feelings change after surgery...and it's so different for each person. Some people never get hungry, some never get full, some don't feel full until they've taken one bite too many and then feel ill, etc. I'm doing a free back on track bootcamp that will be teaching some helpful tactics to bounce back from regain. You can learn more at my website wlsdelight.com and scroll down to back on track bootcamp.

​@@WLSDelightTy for your response and link. I'll check it out.

You bet! Thanks for watching :) If you liked it, I have a free Back on Track Bootcamp coming up the first week of April 2024. You can learn more here: www.wlsdelight.com/back_on_track_bootcamp_April2024

Often those programs we were giving are really for the short-term post-op period and not a lifestyle. Simplify. What's just one positive change you can make today.

You're not alone. For the "how", you're invited to a free back on track bootcamp I'm hosting the first week of April that has some tactics you can put to use right away. See the video description for a link and/or visit my website wlsdelight.com and scroll down to bootcamp :) Aside from that, you'll be among many other women experiencing the same thing and won't feel so alone in this struggle.

Hugs! Regain is hard, and I think the hardest part is the emotional side. I'm hosting a free back on track after bariatric regain workshop the first week of April that will share a lot of information I think you'd find helpful. There's a link to the enrollment page in the video description if you want to check it out, or you can visit my website wlsdelight and scroll down to bootcamp.

It sounds like you've had great success and I commend you for taking action to ensure that you remain in control. Have realistic expectations as reset results are often temporary. It's more of a mental/mindset boost as our pouches cannot be physically "reset." That said, the mental boost is helpful for many in resetting thinking and behaviors. Best of luck to you!

@@WLSDelight yea it’s giving me mental clarity feels more like a spiritual fast reminding me why I need to leave the junk ALONE

You bet! Thanks for watching :)

I understand how scary that is. You can get back on track. My surgery was not mini, but RNY gastric bypass. I lost over 100 lbs in the six months following surgery, but had regained 9lbs less than one year out from surgery so that's why I understand what you're feeling. You can lose the regain by shifting your focus to making changes to your mindset and habits. Unfortunately, I didn't figure that out until I was 15 years post-op, and by that time I had regained 50lbs, but once I DID start making those small changes. I released all regain, hitting my lowest post-surgery weight, and have kept it off for the last 6 years without struggle. I share a little about my method in the 5th pathway in this video.

Overall it sounds like you've had great success...congrats! Many do struggle with some degree of regain, so you are not alone in that. The good news is that often, it can be turned around if it's important to you. I hope you are focused on how much you've kept off and continue to celebrate your success :)

​@@WLSDelight trying hard to relose my weight gain I gained from 115 to 132 right now lost to 128.it feels like way more post op nearly 8 years..

Excellent! I'm a big fan of tinkering around with doing things differently, so I'm glad you willing to explore this tactic and see if it works for you. Let me know how it goes :)

Thank you, my friend. There are so many who experience that guilt, and often times we just need the right mindset and habits to align with the powerful tool that surgery gave us. I'm actually teaching a free 3-day workshop that begins tomorrow if you're interested. You can learn more about it at my website, wlsdelight.com ... just scroll down to "Back on Track Bootcamp" and it will share how to enroll for free if you're interested :)

That's awesome, Tracy! Time flies, doesn't it? What's the biggest lesson you've learned in your 24-year post-op journey?

Do you have any regrets about getting it done? I’m planing on getting it done

I can only speak for myself, but I have no regrets. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I interact with hundreds, if not thousands of people who've had surgery. I have encountered some who regret it, but the majority are happy with their decision. There are no guarantees with surgery. It comes with risks. The way I look at it, if we are unable to mitigate weight issues on our own that has risks, too. I know it's a big decision and you've got to go with what feels right for you.

@@WLSDelight Ty for replying, I’ve been reading and investigating lots about the surgery, I came across this person saying “your current issues and health problems should be bigger than the possible side effects” and I realize even tho I do have health issues, most of them are hormonal, I have PCOS and I think I won’t get it, for now, I’m getting therapy and nutritional assistance, I’d do one last attempt to lose weight and turn my life around. I have a due date and I’m making all my plans with my health providers. I hope I can fix my issues with hard work, but I still have the surgery in the side as plan b. Ty for sharing your experience it did helped me

This sounds like great rationale. I think the nutritionist is a great plan. I had PCOS, too. I was diagnosed a few years before surgery, and it had probably gone undiagnosed for quite a while because many doctors had not heard of it back then (25 years ago). Now that I've hit menopause, it's no longer an issue :)

I'm so glad you found that helpful :) If you'd like additional community, I have a free Facebook private group that is positive, uplifting and we make weekly commitments. Info in description.

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Yay! That is an awesome way to implement the "But, first..." tactic! Cheers! ... I say that with my coffee mug in hand :)

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for your comment Amy! It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands and forget all that we've been through to get to where we are. It sounds like you are doing amazing...congrats! Time flies...at times it's hard to believe how far back surgery is in the rear view mirror. There are some women in my Facebook group that are 30 and 40 years post-op...if you're not already in the group, you're welcome to join us in the group anytime :) Link is in the video description.

Sorry about that. If I remember correctly (it was a long time ago), I overrode the automatic cc to spend extra time manually transcribing the video myself to ensure the subtitles were accurate. I'm not sure if something changed since I did it, but it appears they are gone and I don't see a way to go back and correct it. I'll try to fix it in future videos.

That is a challenge for a lot of us! I hope the tactics in this video help.

Thank you for your comment and I'm so glad you found it helpful. This journey isn't always easy and many of us think regain will never happen to us. Yet, life is messy and it's not uncommon to find ourselves struggling. Even though that video is five years old, I can tell you the "one change at a time" approach really works. I've kept off all 50 pounds of the regain I released for more than five years now...I share that with you so you know it is possible to maintain rightsize without deprivation or drastic measures :)

Thanks for your message. I understand you fear. Being afraid is normal. I remember being afraid before surgery, too. We fear surgery and many of us also fear "losing" foods that we love. Food is often our friend, painkiller, tied to memories and celebrations, etc. Surgery is a risk, and not doing anything is also a risk. We do our best to consider all options and pick the one that feels right for our personal situation. Life after weight loss surgery is different for each person. No matter what path you choose, nutritious food choices WILL be necessary to create the body and lifestyle you desire. For me personally, I still find joy and pleasure in food. Most of my choices are nutritious and I've learned how to make nutritious foods in ways that taste wonderful. There are some foods that no longer work for me personally. I have a hard time eating dense meat like steak, but I don't miss it. I am limited to how much sugar I can eat without getting ill (which I feel is a good thing...I can have a small portion on occasion and savor it). I still have to make the right choices, but surgery gave me the guardrails to help me maintain a healthy lifestyle. Best wishes for a quick recovery after surgery :)

Yes. Taking supplements is a lifetime commitment after bariatric surgery. Thanks for your request to make a video on this. I do plan to make a video on this topic b/c for many years I was not great at taking my calcium and it caught up with me.

​@@WLSDelighthi dear, which calcium do you take? I'm very worried about it because of the teeth. I like my teeth.

I encourage you to celebrate every bit of progress you've made on this journey. Savor every little victory because they all matter. We are not a number and cannot be defined by a BMI calculator. We are perfectly imperfect, and that's what makes us beautiful. :)

Thanks for watching! The big orange thing is one of two vases I have in my office. Orange is my happy color. In my last office, I had my walls painted tangerine orange so I've definitely toned it down in this office to just a "pop" of color :)

We do that sometimes. It can be fear of change/success/unknown, sometimes we have "who am I" thinking, and sometimes there are just connections to old memories and habits that run deep. You might be interested in my free bootcamp I have coming up alter this month. You can learn more about it on my website: www.wlsdelight.com/back_on_track_bootcamp_September2023

Way to be aware and listen to your body :)

Thank you:) Are you sure you stretched it? Some stretching and contraction is normal as the stomach is elastic. Also, we can feel extra restricted in the first months after surgery when our body is healing.

It's good to know we're not alone in these thoughts :) It's great that you're creating awareness now so you can make changes and not wait the 15 years it took me to figure it out. Thanks for watching!

I'm so glad :) Your comment made my day! If there are other bariatric topics of interest for future videos, let me know :)

Congrats on your surgery! That's awesome that you're doing the research so you can build a healthy mindset and healthy habits right from the start!

It sounds like you've done amazing! I totally get the regain from sliders. I fell into that same trap, only you held out much longer than I did :) Try not to beat yourself up. This happens to so many of us and you can turn it around without drastic measures. I'll be doing a free 3-daybootcamp teaching about some of these challenges and how to get back on track. I haven't announced it yet, but it will be 9/19-9/21. I think you're on my email list, right? I'll be sending out a notification when enrollment opens.

I'm honored that you subscribed to my channel. The 5-day challenge isn't something I post publicly. However, I have a free event coming up in September that I think you'll love...it's a free 3-day bootcamp. It's one hour a day over three days of great content to help get back on track. I haven't opened enrollment yet, but you can get on my VIP list to be notified when enrollment does open: www.wlsdelight.com/back_on_track_bootcamp_WaitList Hope to see you there :)

Thank you. That makes my day :) I'm so grateful that you're watching them and finding them helpful.

My best advice is to avoid anything resembling a diet or drastic measure as those can mess up your metabolism, and instead make one small change at a time. Start by picking one thing to change that you know is not serving you. It can be as simple as drinking water (search water calculator to find out how much is right for you). Once that is not a struggle, add one more change. It could be adding a green vegetable to a meal or walking for 10 minutes a day. We make weekly commitments in my private Facebook group (link in video description) if you'd like to join us there and I'll be hosting my next free 3-day bootcamp on how to get back on track in September. (I haven't formally announced it yet, but you can get on the VIP notification list by going to my website: wlsdelight.com ) In the meantime, here's another video that might be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/z4d3f6it5f8/v-deo.html

@@WLSDelight thank you so much! I did send the email twice to join your FB group and I did already sign up to me notified of the challenge.

Awesome! Did you receive the email with the link for the private group and get admitted ok?

@@WLSDelight yes, thank you!

Congrats on your 20 years of success! It sounds like you are doing amazing and an inspiration to the bariatric community. I totally understand those moments when there's a part of you that would love to have more, but soooo thankful to have our amazing tool to keep us in line.

What's awesome is that you are aware of the grazing...awareness is where change begins. Know that it's something that happens to a lot of us after surgery, so you are not a alone. Thanks for watching :)

Im 18 months post op too. Starting to struggle too.