paging Dr. Coirin, paging Dr. Coirin.... Code Help!!!!!!

My surgeon ordered an upper GI but I haven't been able to get back in to see him about the results. I'm sure they are just fine or they would have been more insistent about me coming back. I've realized that I need to stop making excuses for myself and just get back on my program. I am now down 15 of the 20 that I gained, so I know I can do it. And what did I do? Stopped eating so much junk and worked harder at getting my protein and water in. I started out officially at 329 (though I know I got much heavier than that) and I weighed 160 this morning. I may never see 150 but I'm okay with that. I look great and I feel great and I think that is all that counts, not what the scales say. But I'm like everyone else and want to see a certain number on that scale!! So if I can do it you can too! I wasn't feeling full because I was just eating junk-not good, dense, wholesome food. Once I started eating properly, I started feeling full. I'm pretty ashamed of myself, but I'm also proud that I stopped trying to put the blame elsewhere instead of squarely on my shoulders where it belonged. I will never be fat again, ever. And I went through too much to just throw this all away. Thank you SO much too all of you *****plied to me-it gave me the encouragement that I needed. I hope you all can get your weight gain back down to a manageable level. I know you can all do it!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Bless you all!!!

Hi Lisa, I had the vertical band gastric bypass...if not identical to the fobi pouch...very similar. I had my surgery done 5-11-2004 and have gone from 267 to 141. I'm 5'7. It's worked absolutely great for me! My Dr. actually was trained by I believe the same Dr. that perfect ed the fobi pouch..If I'm not mistaken...it's been awhile. If you would like any other information...feel free to shoot me a note! I realize it's been a while since you posted this...I hope you've already found the information you were looking for. Best of luck to you & take care! Kathleen

Well, now it is 20 that I have gained and I am SO depressed about it. I do not feel full anymore at all and that scares me! I am going to call my doctor today and see if I should come in for a check-up. I don't ever want to go back to 350 again either. I'm calling my doctor right now!! You take care and keep me informed on how you are doing getting that 40 back off!!

Hi Laura, Amazing I have found others with the same problem. Unfortunately I let myself go farther than that 10 lbs. Just keep exercising and eating right. I was ok with the 10 I gained. Everyone I knew that had surgery went through it. I had a couple medical issues that brought back my bad habits and I am up 40! Don't let yourself get there! I am really getting my butt back into shape! I feel like I did at 424 lbs.. I don't want to be there never ever again! I hope you are doing well!