Just checking in to see if you ever had a revision.  I am back here for weight gain after the revision I had.  Never thought this would happen to me but I maintained for 11 years and then in a year and a half I put on 50 lbs.  Ugh.

Still feeling & doing great!

Hi Robin, I too have had a weight gain of about 50 pounds. I started at 308 I'm 5'7 and got down to 173 size 12. it's been almost 5 years but I gained the weight back 2 years ago and haven't been able to lose it. I wear a size 18. I was really ashamed of myself feeling like a failure because of the weight gain. I was also embarrassed to tell people I had the gastric bypass, and look the way I do. My sister, who I felt was most dissapointed, told me I look beautiful, and am still the same wonderful person, and act and feel still 100% better. She likes the fact I get up everyday.......and just enjoy life. Once I relized it's okay, Yes I rather be a size 14, but I'm not ,just to stay happy and active. I recently started doing a home based business called Tastefully simple, yes it's food, but I've actually lost 10 pounds because I'm so busy with parties, and hauling things. Also, my family and I have eaten at home alot more, so I've started eating my protein first again! Please do not hate yourself, and do not let people convince you that you have failed. your not 300 plus pounds, and I hope you did this for health purposes and not vanity. Try to stay happy, I really think that is the key. I'm not very good at writing, I talk alot, so I hope you understand what I mean. GB Sue Babbitt [email protected]

I am 5 yrs post-op and am doing well. I am 20 lbs heavier then I prefer but can't seem to get that 20 back off, Damn it! I am comfortable at this weight though. I started at 323 in a size 28 and got down to 129 in a size 4 at my 2 yr mark and a baby later. I am now 5 yrs post and sitting at 165 in a size 10/12 (ewww). But I look good in a bikini. I have had 2 tummy tucks, and 2 boob jobs along with some lipo. The reason I went thru 2 of those twice was due to a bad surgeon the 1st time around. Had to hire a 2nd to do repairs. What a mess. I have trouble with my bowels a lot and vomiting is the norm for me, but I have no regrets. I am happy being a little me. The things I can do with my kids makes me so very happy and I get second looks now and I know it's not cuz I look gross, it's cuz I look good, yeah! Here is the address to my obesityhelp.cpm profile if you are at all interested. Take care. Cindi http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=B980367485&NoStatic=1

Hi Chasity, how are you? We had surgery on the same day, remember? You look WONDERFUL and I'm so glad that you are happy these days! Please drop me a line when you can! Noelle