I am 64 y/o, female, a nurse but not currently working, and had a quad by-pass 9 months ago. I am trying to adhere to the dietary restrictions (not too hard, as I like vegan food), but is spite of a relatively active lifestyle I haven't been able to shed those last 10 pounds. Help!

I am 64 y/o, female, a nurse but not currently working, and had a quad by-pass 9 months ago. I am trying to adhere to the dietary restrictions (not too hard, as I like vegan food), but is spite of a relatively active lifestyle I haven't been able to shed those last 10 pounds. Help!