Where is everyone?

I was obsessed with this website at first... so much so that I had to MAKE myself get off and work, participate in life etc. Now Im coming back online and we don't have much activity here. Is everyone going back to life as normal? NO problems? Here's my story: I've lost 115 lbs and Im stuck, I would like to lose 20 more pounds but i look and feel great, I just have a number in my head that I would like to get to. I wear a size 10 or `12 in pants depending on the make. I exercise 4-5 times a week when I can. I always follow the water rule, usually take my vitamins and try not to snack. I don't eat sugar or sodas(never) or breads 99% of the time. Whats your story?

Hey Michelle, I haven't been on this website for almost a year. I can't even get to my profile. I had the feeling that "life goes on". I weighed 279 at time of surgery. I now weigh 129. I stopped losing the first time at approximately 160 and plateaued for a good 6 months. In March 2005, I slipped and fell on ice at work, fractured my shoulder. This required two surgeries. The pain meds caused a bleeding ulcer in Dec. of 2005, which caused me to drop down to 117. This was really scarey for me as I was comfortable in size 12-14. Now it's size 4-6. I returned to work this past Feb. and have gotten back my appetite!! I also quit smoking Feb. 4, 2006, so this has added to my increased appetite. I'm really craving carbs and I don't want to get back into my old habits. I'm in need of support, and it's hard to share these feelings with non-bariatric dieters. I came back to the website as I've been wondering if other Schuhknecht patients are putting back on weight. You excercise, that is wonderful. I'm just now entertaining the idea of getting back into water aerobics or at least walking. My physical therapy ends April 6th and the shoulder pain is almost tolerable at this point. I need to get comfortable with this new weight. I had been real isolative during the shoulder recoup and the gastric ulcer healing, so I need some help with my body image. I just ordered the book, "The Taming of The Chew" as I'm very aware right now of my compulsion to overeat. I'm trying to increase my protein ct. and decrease my carb intake while being gentle with myself as not smoking is my priority this year. It would be nice to have a support buddy with the same surgery date, so let me know if you'd like to share daily or weekly living! Terry

I still come on the site most every week and see what is going on. I do not see anyone here posting anymore. I was 285lbs before surgery. I am now 160lbs. I am 20lbs under doctors goal. I do alot of walking! I eat what I want pretty much. I do drink alot of water and crystal light. I do not drink sodas. I have a cuppicuno every morning. I try and eat healthy and i start to lose wieght again. I have to eat carbs to keep my wieght on. I can lose still 5lbs in a few days. I always push the plate away when I feel full. I do not try to take that extra bite.

I too have not been on this sight for about a year. I lost 92 pounds and haven't lost since. That was Dec of 04. I joined curves and lost inches but stalled there too and when my year was up I didnt go back. I allow myself 1 diet coke a day. I eat salads and sandwiches. I still have times when what I eat sticks in my pouch and doesnt stay down and I dont know why. I now have a fear of gaining back my weight. I feel fat and I came back to this websight for some moral support. I know everyone is different but I feel stupid telling people I had gastric bypass and look like I do. Anyone have advice?

Lisa I so know what you mean! I had my surgery June of 1999. I lost 180 pounds. Since my divorce 4 years ago I have gained back 70 pounds. It is so embarrasing telling people about risking my life for this surgery to have gained the weight back. I can once again eat whatever I want and how much I want. My surgery was done in San Antonio, TX and I now live in Indiana so no doctor here will touch me. I hate that I am eating again but I cannot get back on track. I really need to have my surgery revised so I can't eat as much. I would love to hear from someone who has had the revision to find out if it was helpful or if your insurance paid for it.

Michelle, I post mostly on the VA message board... I didn't even know this one was here... I've lost ummm 206 lbs... was 480 now I'm down to 274... I'm kinda stalled weight loss wise.. but I've been upping my protein, and water intake... don't eat many carbs at all and steer clear of most sugar... Have you had issues with your finger tips peeling? is this a deficiency sypmtom? I've been without insurance since november of 05 so I've not been to a doc since last october.. he checked my levels then and everything was a-ok... my hands and feet get cold very easily now as well... tis is for anyone that reads it too... any ideas? -Ross