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Step 1
Analyze and identify what is triggering the weight gain. Weight loss surgery is just the first step in gaining control of weight. Weight gain after gastric bypass surgery is often triggered by factors that contributed to the original weight gain.
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Step 2
Obtain support. Support can be found at weight loss support groups, gastric bypass support groups, online forums, one-on-one counseling or through peer support from other gastric bypass patients.
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Step 3
Contact the gastric bypass surgery center and inquire about assistance. Most surgery centers are staffed with personnel that can provide assistance and guidance with weight gain after surgery.
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Step 4
Implement a weight-loss plan to tackle the weight gain. The plan should include regular exercise, healthy food choices following the gastric bypass surgery guidelines and ongoing support.
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Step 5
Devise a system to recognize weight gain triggers and a plan to deal with the triggers when they occur. Having a plan in place with alternative behaviors and responses to choose from can help minimize or eliminate excessive eating that leads to weight gain.
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Step 6
Maintain hope and persistence. Its said that it takes 21 days to make a new habit and a thousand days to master it. Take it one day at a time.
Comments
Runningman said
on 10/13/2009 Surgery is a quick fix. Many people still gain weight afte surgery. It is a lfe style change that is needed, quick fix diets and surgery do not change the way you live, only you can do that.
fattie said
on 6/3/2009 hi what is a stomaphy???I have aslo gained about 42lb and need some advice on what to do x
gramjudy said
on 9/4/2008 I am a 57 year old grandmother of 2 children I have adopted. I have very bad knees, and had a roux-en-y in Sept. of 2001. I lost 100 lbs., but have gained back 38 lbs. this year. I want to have a stomaphy x surgery. please help. Judy Morris