I am gaining weight

Can you help me? I had bypass in Oct.05 and I have loss only 50lbs. I would love to lose 50 more.Nothing is wrong with my operation . I just eat and eat and cant stop. Whay can I do?

Hi Sandy, are you sure your pouch hasn't stretched? The reason I ask is because I too had surgery in 2001 and never lost all of my weight, and then I began to gain. The first time my pouch was checked it was still ok, but I continued to eat and gain, and unfortunatly now I am having a revision. However, there were some other things but point is my pouch did stretch back out and I am able to eat a lot more than I should. Don't panic, it can be fixed. It could be several things going on. :-) tracie

Hi Sandy, I'm sure your pouch has stretched somewhat but I doubt its to the point that you can't get back on track and begin losing weight again. If I were you I'd get back to basics. Water, Protein, Vitamins, Exercise. You mentioned nothing was wrong with your operation; so we know thats not the problem. Are you eating because you're hungry or out of habit. If you're really hungry you could have a stretched stoma - in which case the food leaves the pouch faster. If you're eating out of habit I would talk to a Psychiatrist or even join Overeaters Anonymous. There is hope and you can easily get back on track. Also keep a food journal and show it to your NUT so maybe he/she could point you in the right direction. Don't give up! I hope this helps Katrina If I can help you any other way please feel free to email me!

I agree with Katrina. Try starting at the basics and go from there. If you still think you need your situation better looked into, I'd encourage to call your surgeon and maybe have some tests done. Good luck-- Dee

Don't give up! It's great that you're asking for help! Hang on to that 50 lb weight loss. THAT'S A LOT!!! It's a terrific start!!!!! Congratulations on the 50# mark. You're half way to 100#!!! I'll be keeping me in your prayers to find a way to continue losing. Karen in Kentucky

Thank-you all for your responses.I have gone Thur a lot and have to turn to eating again. The nearest oa is about 100 miles from me .If I could find some type if support group I have been back to the surgeon I just went for about 2 times. I am sure I stretched my pouch out I thank all of you Sandy