Aloha Pat, long time no see. It is so nice to see you post. Yes, two years. Time sure does fly. Did you go to the confrence on Oahu? I had tickets but got sick. Well, hope you had a great holiday. Sending you huge bear hugs from Maui. Aloha

Sad to say but I am right with you.. I have gained 23 lbs since my last visit with my surgeon.. She was so disappointed that I had gained 10 lbs then... I truely dread my visit next month.. I know that I am eating all the wrong foods but I just don't have the motovation or will power to stick to my diet.. I do get my vitamins in most days of the week but other than that I am terrible about eating the right foods and getting my water in.. I have been stuck on iced cappocinoes for so long that I can go all day and have them instead of eating... I make them with milk and now sugar don't bother me like it used too... Sometimes I get a little nausues but other than that I am fine.. No dumping or anything of the like... I know what I am to follow my surgeons orders and do exercises but I am just too lazy somedays to even get dressed.. I can't believe that I went threw surgery to just turn around and end up the same ole me again... Just makes me thinking about it.. No one can change me but me.. We need to start today before it is too late... Good luck..

I completely understand!!!! Ok, so here's my story: Got crazy at Halloween~candy candy candy! I had been down to 150, but was maitaining nicely around 155 for months, but then before I knew it I was at 164!!!!! I flipped out and literally jumped back on the wagon! What a wake up call! I quit the junk food cold turkey~sucked for the first few days but then I felt physically and mentally better. I never gave up on the exercise so I just stuck with that and kept my water intake at 100oz daily. I went back to basics~pushing protein first. Well, as of today I weighed ina t 150.8~WooHoo! So, YES! It can be done! You CAN do this! Be sure to get back to your vits too~that's so important to our overall well being!!! Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

I need a JUMPSTART program or something... I've gained over TEN POUNDS!!!!!!!!! I'm FREAKING OUT Yes I'm lascivious with my eating. I realize these things: I eat "normal" portions now I do NOT measure anymore I do NOT drink my daily water allowance I'm drinking 2-3 POTS of coffee a day I eat carbs/starches over protein I do NOT count protien anymore I eat JUNK JUNK JUNK Now, what I need is a good ASS WHOOPING and I need an outlined program... someone please tell me how or IF we can lose again. Is my pouch stretched to the max? Can I lose weight again? I'm SO worried... oh yeah, and I haven't taken my vitamins in TWO MONTHS I re-read this over and over and I cannot believe how out of control I have become. HELP! ~B~

Hey Janine! Congratulations on your loss and maintaining for 9mths! That's fantastic! I also worry about regain on a daily basis. I weigh every morning so that I know exactly where I'm at and if I gain a few pounds, then I get strict again for awhile to keep myself in check. I'm super busy now too~I know what you mean about not wanting to stop~that's what keeps me on my exercise routine too! So, you're not alone! Hugs, Tracy B 328/150 5'9"