Have lost over 200lbs... Feeling great and have been enjoying life for the last 6 years. Had a few problems...low potassum and calcium issues and a hernia...but really would not change anything... Put on about 45 lbs from my low weight but still happy with overall results. Hope everyone else is doing well...

Charlie

I've gained a lot of weight.  I'm up to 195, from my lowest at 125.  I was to skinny at 125.  Around 150 was ideal.  I started taking some medication for depression and it really added the weight.  I have started exercising and the gaining has stopped, but I'm not loosing.  It's hard. 

My acupuncturist/herbalist helps me with my depression to a great deal. She has me on liquid Vitamin D3 (which is helping!) and I am also in talk therapy, and on Zoloft.

Day by day - just know you're not alone.
With loving support,

Hi Eternity, you are not alone but I know that doesn't make you feel better! What we need are answers and I don't believe the WLS industry is providing them for us long-term post-ops. By the way, folks, my surgery was in March 2004 so I hope you don't mind I stop by. This is a strong Board that often brings up issues that I can relate but find little support elsewhere. I started at 356 (morning of my surgery), got down to 140 (lowest weight) and am now struggling mightily to stay under 165. I am starving all of the time, a hunger unlike any I've ever known. Eternity, have you thought to have your system scoped to determine the size of your pouch and your stoma opening? I have been told that if the stoma is severely dilated, anything I eat is just passing through, so my body is absorbing all the calories but negligable nutrients. A revision may be in order but I have no faith at all in the endoscopy options. I wish I could give you the answers you need to get back on track - only you can do that for yourself. But never quit. Never, ever quit, ok? Thanks everybody - I would love to hear from you! Maureen

Sorry for your luck.  I've never had anything stuck.  I have vomited several times.  I get every stomach virus that comes along - my dr. said it's normal.  I had a scope but no pain afterwards.  I would call your dr. if the pain continues.