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Topic: RE: Starting to Gain?
Hello there! I haven't singed on here in a while ... but I am with the rest of you in May 01, I too have started to gain and the candy thing is VERY overwhelming ... I have gone from not really wanting it to eating or "grazing" all day, then trying to eat a meal. I thought it was me, and I beat myself up about it ... then I realized that I needed to do some soul searching ... there is a reason I was fat in the first place, and not going to a psych doc to figure that out when I had surgery is and has been a problem I think. At any rate, I have found a group that I think will help and is overeaters anynomous. And surprisingly ... I am NOT the only one in there who had wt loss surgery and is gaining wt back!!! So go for it girls try to find a OA group or another support group. If you admit to what you are eating and have someone to report to ... it might help. I have only been once, but that one time felt like a lifetime. I am going to the gym and ridding my house of sweets ... none whatsoever. Im with you on the meal thing too ... I can eat a regular meal now. I dont like that at all ... but I got myself here and with the help of God I have made it this far and I will not let him or anybody else down by gaining my wt back! Good luck! take care
hopey
Topic: RE: Approved for Tummy Tuck
I have BC/BS of Alabama. I've lost about 140lbs total. Best thing I've ever done in my life!
Topic: RE: Approved for Tummy Tuck
Congrats to you! I applied for one and was not approved because I hadn't lost over 100 lbs. Even if I had, they (BCBS) would only pay $900.00 of the $12,000.00. Not real helpful. Especially since the anesthesia and hospital stay cost about $3000.00.
Which BCBS do you have, and how much weight did you lose? If I may ask. 
Topic: RE: I'm still totally amazed!
I am proud of you for all that you have done (I am post-op my surgery date was 5-16-2001) and I know the struggles you have gone through; I think we all go through them. I make the wrong choices at times too but now I don't beat myself up about it because through the surgery it gave me my life back and now I have the tools to let myself enjoy life again and not hide behind food.
Sorry didn't mean to go off on that podium there. But I wanted you to know, I understand and that I know what you mean about the dating (well I am married) but guys look at me now, not through me. And I feel like my husband is truly proud to have me on his arm, and not just because I am a nice person... but darn it, I look good now and feel even better. Sorry that it sound conceited.
Smiles,
Pat H.
Topic: RE: Approved for Tummy Tuck
WOW and gratzo!! I am in the process of getting mine approved now. I am soo happy for you and I will live vicariously throw you till mine is approved (giggles)
Pat H.
Topic: Approved for Tummy Tuck
It only took 10 days for BC/BS to approve my tummy tuck. I was thrilled! I really didn't think it would happen. I will be having it done April 13, 2004. I am really excited and scared at the same time. I know this will be terribly painfull, but worth it, just like the bypass surgery! Good luck to all awaiting their dates. God be with you all.
Topic: RE: Starting to Gain?
I too have become by sweets again...its nothin for me to sit and eat a whole bag of carmel creams in a days time......takes me all day to eat them but I sure feel it afterward......I had surgery on May 9, 2001 and have lost well over 200 #, I have gained 15 back since Christmas and I am so afraid that I will keep gaining. I am so depressed and need help from someone to keep me on the right track. I will pray that you give up the sweets and continue your weight loss journey.. GOD bless you and keep you!
Topic: RE: Starting to Gain?
Nope...there's 3 of us! I had my surgery on May 25, 2001 and I AM TOTALLY hooked by the candy monster and scared to death! I have been barely maintaining my weight of around 165lbs. give or take a few pounds up or down. But, I know people who are further out than we are who have regained at least half of their weight back or more. I'm so terrified that this will happen to me too. I can certainly eat as much as I did pre-op, I must stop myself from doing so... and so far I have, but it's getting harder and harder. The sweats thing has taken control however. I find myself buying candy/chocolate on a regular basis anymore and I feel so guilty afterward that it's that viscious circle thing ya know? I do at least feel better knowing that I'm not the only one out there that this is happening to. I was feeling like a complete failure, like I'm one of the biggest screw-ups on earth. I went through this major surgery just to screw it all up??? I'm struggling to keep that from happening. I find that I just don't care how many grams of protein a day I have or if I've taken my vitamins etc. I need to get my act together and start caring or I'm going to end up weighing 420 lbs. again real fast! If you two find anything that you do that seems to help either of you please let me know ok? I'm so very worried that I'm on self-destruct here. Thanks.
Topic: RE: Starting to Gain?
Hi Mary, I know this is late coming but I haven't been on this site lately. I too had my WLS on May 20,01. And I too have gained 10lbs just this last week. I have been holding since Jan 2003. Food is my every thought also unless I'm shopping. I have cheated with sweets, but not too often but I definitely eat too much regular food. I can eat as much as anyone else I'm dining with, sometimes more. I'm afraid as well. I just started some plastic surgery with an upper arm lift last week and I want to have a TT by May. I have a lot of flab to be removed. But I would like to lose 20-30 more lbs before that TT. What are we to do? I have no will power the only way I lost 165lbs was because I couldn't put down more than a small plate of food, I want that feeling again. Did you hear any good suggestions? If not, just to let you know you are not the only one out there with a gain-----Now there's 2 of us.
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