I don't know what to say to help, but I can say I know how you feel! I had my surgery in April, 2000 as well, and was losing and then maintaining the loss, until I had a hysterectomy in December, 2002. I also had the tummy tuck and some other fat deposits removed at the same time. I lost about 15 pounds after that surgery, but in a few months I started gaining weight. Over the last couple of years I have gained about 30 or so pounds (I don't weigh myself unless I have to) and have, like you, been scared. I wonder if it has something to do with the hormonal change from the hysterectomy? Does anyone else out there know???

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.

Good lord, I think all of us have iron problems. My doc was considering the IV for me, but I just took pills. I also take several OTC nutritional liquids for iron as well that I REALLY believe help in addition to the pills. I am scared of doing the IV..I hear its painful. Also, vitamin C helps to catalyze the iron. Is anyone making sure they get enough of that as well? Hugs Sundari April 7 2000

Hi everyone. I am 4 years out. I as well am having iron problems. I have so far had three iron infusion in the last year. My Dr. said I might consider having a hysterectomy. I don't want to go through that. I have gain about 10lbs over the four years and has lost it.

Long time no talk to email me Kim