interesting thought process and I'm not sure how to answer! Yes i think our bodies have gotten used to the lower amounts and are therefore not shocked into losing any more. I keep chugging along at weigh****chers even if i'm up and down the same freakin' two pounds week in and week out. For me i know the key is exercise but i just don't make time to do it. ANDI

So a friend of mine had open RNY about 8 years ago...gained lots of weight back and is going in for a Stomapyx (sp), this is not covered by insurance and she is paying for it herself like $9000.00 The scary thing is...I've eaten and socialized with this person and she does not eat lots...After all the testing her doc told her that her pouch and stoma was 3 times as big as when she had surgery....yikes! Told her that she was surprised that she had not gained ALL her weight back. I asked her what she thinks contributed to this happening...she didn't have a clue. No idea how it happened? So I asked lots of questions. The only thing I could gleen is that she does drink with her meals and does enjoy her wine. She also works out regularly. I know these could contribute to this happening but yikes, it scares me. Trish

Welcome! I want to do the 5 day pouch test too...I've tried many times but have not stuck to it. Who all wants to do it???? Trish

first and foremost Kathryn you STOP calling yourself names right now, you're not an idiot you never were. You are a victim of "stinkin' thinkin'" you know what's neat you can do this again tomorrow. Perhaps you can get me to join you there's another woman who wants to do it perhaps she can join us both. Please don't be so hard on yourself, all we have is ourselves and occassionaly a few others to support us. So you made a lapse in judgement, big freakin' deal thankfully tomorrow is another opportunity to do well. ANDI

And not in a good way......I ate lunch today I was soo hungry and I know its definately the carb voices in my head - or maybe Im just losing my mind!!!!!! Time to reevaluate...........not sure if I should just keep trying and pretend as if I didnt eat anything......oh hells bells - I feel like an idiot! Kathryn