04/2003 was 3 yrs.. i've gained 36 lbs

I'd be interested to hear from others struggling with gaining weight back. April '03 was three years post op for me and I had kept my weight off until recently. Over the last four months, I have gained 36 lbs. I joined Jenny Criag yesterday. Help me....

Hi Kimberly. I will be 3 years out in August 2003 and find myself struggling with weight gain. My lowest weight following surgery was 175 and I am currently struggling to maintain 187. It's nobody's fault but my own though cuz I have gotten lazy and not following the "rules". I need to get focused and get back to the "basics" of this surgery...no fluids w/food, no diet soda, protein and low carbs. I KNOW what to do but haven't done it. Very discouraging. But I will continue to try to keep it in line....let me know how you are doing now if you get this. thanks! diana M. of Washington Pa

Long time no talk to email me Kim

Hi Kimberly I will be 3 yrs post op as of Oct 11, 2001...I too am struggling with weight gain. But its my fault im not using the tool. I have recently discovered that I am a complusive and binge eater, which doesnt help.. Gained 40lbs yikes! I know what I need to do but like I said b4 im a emotional eater and that is why im gaining. Sometimes emotions are harder to get thru.. Email me, I think if enough people that are struggling we can be supportive to each other an help.

Unfortunately, I never reached my goal weight (I lost about 130 of the 230 pounds I needed to lose). Within this past year, which was year 5 for me, I have begun to gain some weight, about 25 pounds. I'm getting scared. I know I don't eat the right foods and the times I fill my pouch to the point of pain is becoming too frequent. Does anyone else have these problems? Where can I find the support and help I need to get back on track? I'd really like to lose the other 100 pounds (I guess 125 now). I think I am also a binge and emotional eater (that is what probably made me obese in the first place). I really need some support.