Hello, Im new here!

[reynajane]

Hi, Ive just joined I live near Nottingham and had a gastric bypass just over a year ago but I'm struggling now that my appetite is back to normal and am terrified of regaining the weight Ive lost, plus I'd love to lose more! So Im looking for help and advice please.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello reynajane and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum 😊

It was a very brave decision to have a gastric bypass, and well done on your weight loss so far. If you tell us how much you have lost you will get a badge as recognition 😊

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you ☺

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news ☺

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for ☺

Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate ☺

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page ☺

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too. If you have any questions please just ask ☺

Best wishes

Anna

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, reynajane

Wow! You're brave! I'm quite sure that if you've managed to deal with all that, you'll also be able to lose more weight

I hope that you'll be active on the forum, because everyone's very friendly and there's so much to learn from other people's experiences

Wishing you all the best

[reynajane in reply to moreless]

Thank you! Anna61 suggested I join as Im struggling now

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to reynajane]

reynajane if you type '@' then someone's name, a drop down list appears and you can select the person you wish and their name appears in blue and they're 'tagged' 😊 They will the receive a notification

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to reynajane]

Well, Anna was quite right to bring you here to us, as wonderful things are sure to happen

I would suggest following all the instructions that Anna has given you, even if it does seem quite overwhelming, because there's so much information to be found

I hope that we'll be seeing you at a weigh-in and on the Daily Diary, very soon

[reynajane]

Ive lost 5st 3lbs

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to reynajane]

Whoop whoop 😊🎉 😊 Fantastic 😊 I'll sort your badge

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to reynajane]

Fandabedozy!!! WTG you!!!

[reynajane in reply to moreless]

thank you, and I know I shouldnt but I dont feel its as impressive as losing weight with willpower

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to reynajane]

I beg to differ!! I think that volunteering to go under the knife deserves a medal! I'm the world's biggest wuss!!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi reynajane welcome to the forum, well done on 5 stones down already.

I wish you success on the rest of your goals and good health along with it.

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, I live near you! Well done on your weight loss!!! You can lose more if you still need to. We will all help.

[reynajane]

Thanks Ella, Im following you now I need to lose about 4 more stones Im only 5ft 2 inches

[blackbeauty99]

Hi reynajane and welcome

Well done with losing over 5st that is fantastic

Good luck

[reynajane in reply to blackbeauty99]

thank you xxx

[Ahmeek2016]

Hi reynajane welcome aboard . I'm not far from Nottingham either, you've done amazingly well so far. Sometimes it's hard to keep the motivation up isn't it? Best of luck

[reynajane in reply to Ahmeek2016]

Thanks yes the motivation can be hard, surgery limited the quantity I can eat but doent stop snacking and grazing. I already feel better just getting back in control of my diet, I had a good first day yesterday.

[Janecad 1 stone]

Wow reynajane

how brave are you!!! To have surgery in the first place and then to have the determination to keep up the healthy lifestyle, these are or you...🌷🌸🌷🌸

[reynajane]

Thanks Jane I knew I had to do it as I was the heaviest Id ever been in spite of a lifetime of dieting, but its just a tool and I still need to put the effort in. I crept up by 6 lbs and needed to get back on track so here I am!