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 Anyone else dealing with this?  

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. 

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!

Yes I am  still here

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!!

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

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?

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 ??

 

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?

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