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One thing about me, is that when I want something, really really bad....I usually accomplish it. Here I am....after a slow and agonizing weight regain....had my revision done from a RNY to a full DS on July 20th 2015, by Dr. David Frank Greenbaum, at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly NJ. I am still in NJ as I write this update, since the surgeon requires me to stay for a week in town in case of any complications. At the time of surgery I was about 208 pounds.  If anyone is reading this just for a reference, while doing your research, let me tell you something, Lapbands are a scam, and RNY is just a temporary illusion for the majority of patients. And now you may think ( like I did 15 yrs ago) " I may be one of the lucky ones who will not regain" ... wrong!!! this surgery is not designed to last. Not only that, but after you have regained most or all of your weight back, you are left with the crappy side effects of it. In my case was constant dumping syndrome and persistent anemia that kicked me out of work twice for about two to three months each time. DS so far has been the most successful surgery known. I established contact with people who had the DS 9 to 15 years ago, and all of them have been able to keep their weight withing normal parameters. I've heard of people who have not been able to do so, but they are not the majority. Do your research before making any decision. 

i dont even go on the scale anymore. My new size is XL . I estimate I am about 185 to 195 pounds now. Considering revision.

I got a prescription from my GYn for phentermine. He has given it to me two years ago and it worked well. Lost about 10 pounds in two months and kept it off  for about a year. Stayed at 135 for a while. Now im almost 160 so this time i have to work harder I guess. I dont have the time nor desire to exercise so if it works it will be entirely up to the eating habits. I will start tomorrow. Keeping fingers crossed!

I am 158 lbs now. Most of my clothes dont fit me anymore, the very few left that do are so tight cant move much with them on....after 10 yrs post op its devastating the way im gaining weight and ive been fighting it by starving my self for the past two years but cant do it anymore. Im starting my research again and am interested in having a revision with Duodenal Switch but it seems really difficult to find a DS surgeon in south florida...it sucks!

Im already researching again .... gained more weight...and get hungry too fast too soon....I am considering between Rose procedure, stomaphix or lap band...whatever my insurance covers....i gotta stay in shape....got me a hunk of a boyfriend....with a body to die for...so  i have to keep up lol....

Yesterday i was 137 pounds today im 145 but just because i had breast enlargement haha....so it means its about 4 pounds each breast huh?

I am between 143 and 145 i weight myself very often and my weight fluctuates constantly. Many of my skinny clothes are gone cause they were too tight....I am not very happy with this but at least i havent gained weight fot the last 6 months.