Hi eternity. I have not tried any suppliments or supresants(sp?) yet. I've been considering trying Hoodia, but apparantly its hard to find true hoodia (don't want to waste my money). Just be careful, alot of this stuff is time released which really doesn't work in our small, non acidic tummies. As far as gaining, I understand your concern, I'm up 15lbs. But you hit it on the head! You didn't enjoy it when you were at 193 because you were trying to get to 180. Now your not enjoying being 220 and forgetting that you used to be 325. Yes, it is tough seeing the scale go up, but try try try to keep it in perspective. You are still fighting the good fight! It can be such a cycle for us food/weight obsessed folks. But at some point you have to stop and appreciate where you are right now. I say these words to you because I have to say them to myself every day. If you find something that works (appetite wise) let me know. Wishing you well, Rachel

Married life is amazing, quite a learning experience, and transformative. Me, I'm in transition. Trying to learn how to live with my back, yet enjoy life as fully and completely as I can. Pain sucks. I'm just getting back to work after 2 months of medical leave due to my back. I'm trying to strike a balance in my life. I'm also working at getting back to basics with regard to my WLS. Its been quite a challenge - I got way underweight, and now I'm working to unlearn all the bad habits I needed to pick up to put weight back on. Sending love and appreciation for your cheery hijack, ~Lara

I keep trying, every day. The battle never ends.

You are not alone!!! I lost 1/2 my excess weight and have been maintaining for the last 1 1/2 yrs.

Hijack!!! How the heck are ya! How's married life treating you!!!!!