Hi all, I have watched and listened to everyone, choosing just to lurk quietly since my surgery. I almost feel like I know some of you pretty well just by reading your words from the heart. I now find myself compelled to write. I have lost 225 pounds, and have now stayed at the same weight for quite awhile. I had many complications after my surgery which almost took my life. I thought of those hard times as an extra kick in the behind to make this surgery a success. Until recently, I have not really even experimented with new food. I have never eaten any sugar since my surgery, and I have limited myself to the amounts that I am supposed to have. Recently though, I find myself experiencing hunger again. I am also eating slightly larger amounts of food. I still eat off of a pie plate, and watch what food I eat, but I am finding myself afraid. I don't want to gain the weight back that I almost died to loose. It's just that food is creeping back into my life. Does anyone else experience this fear, and if so what do you do to control it. I have been getting sick lately when I haven't done that for awhile. I think that I am just eating too fast because I am hungry and not chewing like I should. This causes that nasty feeling that we have all felt. Does anybody have any suggestions or advice? I am hungry and afraid!! Anyway, thanks for listening and for all your wonderful words in the past. Best, Amy

Jill, Sorry you're going through so much pain! Try using Gold Bond Powder. Its a medicated powder, somewhat like baby powder, but has medication in it. Hope this helps. Wanda

Hi Ladies I am in the same boat as Milissa. So many things have gone on with my life over the past months after surgery...I had surgery in February of 04, I got pregnant in May 04, Had my daughter in February 05, and my weightloss is at a standstill. I still have about 70 lbs to loose and I admit that I am worried. My surgeon still has not released me from his care because of the pregnancy and the weight that I have not lost. I am looking better and looking great these days. I have not gained anymore weight nor have I lost any. I just hate the fact that I paid so much money to loose this weight and I am not at goal. I still do what I am supposed to do....I exercise and eat right! Soooooooooo. I don't know what else to do. Milissa, I don't mean to rain in on your parade, but I am jumping on the bandwagon too...to get help that is. LOL! Jaunine

You go girl! I have had people talk bad about the surgery before without knowing that I had it and I told them yeah there have been situations that people don't do well just as any surgery but there is me who is a product of the good in gastric bypass surgery. I know those people who know I have had it and pretend that they are "concerned" are waiting for me to gain the weight back, but I am not going to give them the satisfaction. I am sure later on that lady will be asking you for the name of your surgeon. Annette

Hi Annette - thanks for the well wishes and kind words. Sounds like you are doing a great job. Your pic looks great. You sound very focused and determined to succeed. Keep up the good work. Denise