May 2004 Surgery Date
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    lawoman
    Hellertown, PA
    Member Since: 02/08/04
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    Topic: marginal ulcer
     Anyone else dealing with this?  
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    Peace2U
    Member Since: 04/23/10
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    Topic: RE: Either we are failing or so active we don't have time
    I agree with you. I am 7.5 years out and I have been gaining as well. I just entered menopause at the time of my surgery..grrr.  I have watched calories and finally came to the conclusion that the only way I can lose any weight is to eat less than 1100 calories a day, which is very difficult. Do you think our bodies got used to such a small number of calories that anything over that turned into weight gain??
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    tonirc
    KY
    Member Since: 05/08/08
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    Topic: Either we are failing or so active we don't have time
    Personally, I am failing big time.  I'm gaining the weight back and I am so ashamed.  I swore I would do everything to keep off the weight.  Then three little boys came along and I stay home with them and do nothing all day but take care of them.  I want to get a revision but they won't because I am not 100 pounds over. 
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    tonirc
    KY
    Member Since: 05/08/08
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    You are just across the bridge from me. lol  I'm in Louisville.  I went up to 165 so far after Christian.  I stay at home with three little boys so I know where you are coming from.  With them being at home all day long, it is hard to find time to exercise.  I'm having trouble dropping starches.  I can't eat sugar.  I dump from that.  My weight gain is from not doing anything but sitting on my butt.  I gotta figure out something.
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    Deborah Fox
    Manteca, CA
    Member Since: 05/21/04
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    Topic: RE: Surgery done-Know post op
    Wow, I see I didn't keep up on my wonderful experience.  It has been 7 years now.  Today, I weigh only 121- 126 lbs.  I don't think I had this weight even as a teen.  I feel fantanstic.  I did gain weight when I didnt stay on my life change eating habits! (Stress of doctoral educational program and started eating unhealthy).  I noticed as soon as I began eating breads and carbs my weight increased.  When I was shocked to be at 156 lbs 2 years ago I started jogging daily.  I lost 10 lbs right away.  I thought ok, now I am at 146 and that is only 15 up and I am ok with this.  However, I wasn't hungry anymore and I continued to decrease my weight to 119 lbs.  As of today 11/26/11 I am at a steady weight of 123 lbs.  I am very proud of this and continue to eat limited carbs, high protein and veggies.  I have to stay away from bread, pasta etc.  My favorite food to eat is greek yogurt, fresh fruit and high protein granola!  I hope for everyone to have success in their surgery and good outcomes as well.  You have the power!
    Debbie Fox
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    Roberta W.
    Marion, IN
    Member Since: 03/05/03
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    I am here although I have not loggen on in a very long time. I think I am going to have to start paying more attention to my diet.  My husband died a little over a year ago and things have not been good.  I had to take take care of him for several years and had slowly started to put the wieght back on.  I just did not have time to take care of me.  Well, I have to start taking care of me now!!  I have gained almost all of the weight that I had lost and I am very discouraged.  I just got out of the hospital with a blood clot in my leg, so now I have to get busy and up my exercise.  I need help and support, so I decided to get back on here and talk to people that know more than I do about it.  Thank you for letting me vent.
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    MLONG
    Springfield, MA
    Member Since: 12/24/03
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    Yes I am  still here


    Life is Delicious

    Boo
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    Beckypooh
    Clarksville, IN
    Member Since: 03/14/03
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
     I also did great for a few years. I had a wonderful twin pregnancy only gaining about 25 lbs. I actually started putting on weight after I had the babies.  I think I ate out of stress and being tired all the time. My kids are four now and I'm up to 200 lbs.  My lowest weight was 145. I'm kicking myself for putting the weight back on. My energy is not optimal, my hubby works 2nd shift so I'm home with the kids all night by myself.  I find myself having some beer and salty snacks after putting the kids to bed.  Both my hubby and I have had the roux en y and put weight back on.  It's hard to stick to the protein only diet because even though I like meat, chicken, fish more than carbs my hubby requires starches, gravies, "slider foods" at meals or he will get sick. I also find myself just addicted to sugar lately.  Got to get a handle on that... hope more from May 2004 check in!
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    rhymetyme
    Six Lakes, MI
    Member Since: 05/14/03
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    Topic: RE: Stuck Steak and Pouch Pain
    The same thing happens to me now and again.  Certain foods will get stuck and then I burp and want to vomit and am uncomfortable for hours until it finally passes.  I can't eat spaghetti noodles either-if I want spaghetti, I have to eat angel hair pasta.  I guess on the up side it means that my pouch is still intact!!
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    rhymetyme
    Six Lakes, MI
    Member Since: 05/14/03
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    I check in every now and then, but not often.  I have gained almost 50 pounds over the past 2 years and feel awful about it, but can't seem to put a lid on my eating.  I don't exercise either!  I am going to make a serious effort after the holidays though!  I still feel WAY better than before I had the surgery, but am terribly disappointed in myself for letting things get this far.
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    tisfemin
    Gadsden, AL
    Member Since: 02/29/04
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    Hi,

    I haven't been around OH in forever! I just thought I'd stop by today and see who was still coming round and how others were doing. 

    I did great for 4 years. Started gaining after I had a hysterectomy just under 2 years ago. I'm up to 185-190 I think. I haven't weighed in a few weeks. Amazing how quickly it's come back on. I stayed around 150 for over 4 years. I've gone from size 6/8 to a size 16. It's just unreal to think about.  I'm still much healthier than when I had surgery. I still ride bikes a few times a week. I still jump on the trampoline with my 9 year old. I just don't like the way I look. I miss wearing heels and cute clothes.

    I've thought about a revision, but I really don't know that it'd help. I don't know if I'd qualify either.

    We shall see I suppose. Hope to be back here more often now.

    Christie
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    finally68
    elizabeth, PA
    Member Since: 12/23/05
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    Topic: acai berry
    i'm four years post op RNY i've gained about 25 lbs.  i've been dieting for the last few weeks. my goal is to get 15 off.  I started using the acaitrim. does anyone know if this is safe for me. I take one twice a day instead of the 2 twice a day. i'm just concerned about my pouch.  I know that the alli is safe. i might just have to change to that. please if anyone has info
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    tonirc
    KY
    Member Since: 05/08/08
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    I still come around sometimes.  It seems know one comes here anymore.  I have had three  babies since 2007.  My youngest is two months now.  I am unhappy that I weigh 167 right now.  I have never gotten under 148.  I am trying to stop eating so much since I had him but failing.  Hoping that I will kick start everything going again soon because I have to do a liquid diet for a few days due to having some spots removed.  How are you doing?
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    shele
    Member Since: 04/14/04
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    Topic: RE: anyone out here ?
    seeking my 2nd revision to ds this time.... trying to finally get it right;P you doing oK?

    shele
    LiFeLoNg hEaLtH imY GoAl
    RNY 5-11-04 280
    Lowest weight 174
    Highest re-gain 238

    erny 3-23-09 (120 common channel

    low post revision 190
    Current Weight  204

    Height 5'6"

    GOAL 154 Normal BMI

        
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    RHONDA FROM KY
    ALEXANDRIA, KY
    Member Since: 06/30/03
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    Topic: anyone out here ?

    Hi.. 

    Does anyone still roam around on this forum?  I usually post on another and thought I would check this one out as not been here in a longggggg time. 

    Just curious how everyone is doing  ??

    How's your life 6 years from WLS ??

     

    It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.  ~Ursula K. LeGuin

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    toddmaye
    KINSTON, NC
    Member Since: 10/07/03
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    Topic: RE: Revision (Please respond)
    Hi Sharekia
    I haven't had revision just yet but I am looking into. I was 345 prior to surgery got down to 220 got pregnant in 2006 but didn't gain a pound started gaining after I got the shot and made it back to 268--in the last 6months I have made it back up to 291 and can't stop gaining. I had surgery on last week with my doctor due to some adominal burning and pain that I had been having and after the doctor went in he stated that the opening to my stomach has enlarged which is causing me to be able to take in a lot more so he says that we can look at some revision options. I am scheduled to go back on next week. If you want to keep in touch then email me at tmw0331@ecu.edu because I don't always get up here and check my account. Good luck with what ever you decide.
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    Just Valena
    Nunyabizness
    Member Since: 12/03/03
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    Topic: RE: Would somebody analyze this?
    My first thought is why are you eating 4 bagels a day?
    How often are you eating?
    If this is all you eat, your body may very well just be stuck in a rut.
    You may not be eating enough for your body weight, either.
    I still eat 3 meals a day and snacks too.
    How much are you eating at one sitting?
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    mypookface
    Bethany, LA
    Member Since: 04/29/04
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    Topic: RE: 5 years post op and IRON DEFICIENCY
    I had iron deficiency issues also.  But had iron infusion a little over a year ago.  I eating ice like a maniac!! All I thought about was ICE, which is a sign of iron deficiency. It is an 8 hr procedure, they hook you up to an IV with a couple of bags of iron, looks like chocolate.  They gave me high dose of something to help me relax.  But I could not sleep because I was first not able to lay down in the chair I was in, and second I was in a cancer center where people were in and out constantly.  Otherwise, when it was over with, I was immediately cured of the ice eating.  I mean I had NO taste for ice again.  I am able to eat a little ice now, but not like I was before.  I can let it go!!  There is nothing to worry about. 
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    reenieb
    Member Since: 09/20/03
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    Topic: RE: Revision (Please respond)
    Sharekia, hi - weight regain at the 5-year post-op and beyond is unfortunately extremely common. For those of us prone to emotional eating or any food addictions (e.g., chocolate, sweets), it becomes nearly impossible to reverse once the onslaught of regain begins. There is a Revision Board on this site, have you checked into that? Best of luck - I wish I had the answers... Please let me know how you are doing. Maureen
    Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
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    jcny
    Member Since: 10/30/09
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    Topic: RE: DUMPING AGAIN!! BADLY
    I still dump too, but what is strange is not all the time.  And milk does it to me too.  Ice cream even more.    Other than that, I really have no complaints. 

    Our anatomy was permanently changed, so I can't see a reason why the dumping would not happen.
    JCNY
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