What is the average of those who gain weight back?

After reading so much not-so-good comments lately, I am starting to worry. I am very aware of the possible complications and I have excepted that. My concern is that it seems <b>a lot</b> of post-ops are hitting 6 month (or longer) plateaus and those who are gaining weight back. I don't want to go through all of this if there is a possibility (and it's oviously somewhat high) I could gain back- especially so soon. Don't get me wrong- I know about stretching the pouch and such. I am talking about those who can eat whatever they want and not dump. My question is- those who are able to eat 10oz. or more at a sitting, are their pouches stretched? Can you eat that much and it not be stretched? I am having lap RNY on Sept. 17th and for the first time, I am really having reservations. I will begin exercising as soon as I can and plan to follow my doctor's orders to a "T". Please, someone, anyone, give me hope here!!! I now weight around 315lbs. (5'5) and would really like to get down to around 160/170lbs....

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