having weight gain

Hi I have been out for two year and have gain back 20lbs. I getting very depressed. All I think about from the time I get up to the time I go to bed is gaining weight. Then I eat to make myself feel better for the moment and after I hate myself. 'm really scared.

Patti, I understand your concerns. I slight weight gain about a month ago. I have been able to get the weight back off. But, it seems ever time I eat anything with carbs esp. bread I go back up a pond or 2. I would love to lose another 30lbs. But, right now I'm just trying to hold my own. I have seen resaerch that shows that about 85% of post-op patients gain about 30lbs. I don't intend to be in that 85%. I'm going to do everything in my poer to be included in the other 15%. Diane

Patti, I have gained 11lbs and still gaining because I am back loving soda and carbs! Now, the gas thats brought on by Carbs is enough to make ANYBODY STOP BUT I HAVE NOT! I am going back on Protein Shakes and Liquid diet in January! I think I have gotten comfortABLE AND STOPPPED DOING ALL THE EXERCISING AND WATER DRINKING I NEED TO* JUST GO BACK TO WHAT YOU DID IN THE BEGINNING*

Hey Patti, I am also two plus years out and have gained a couple of pounds, but I never originally lost as much as I wanted to. I'm fixin to get back to the basics, no sugar (which has been my biggest demon since WLS cos all of a sudden I developed a sweet tooth which I'd not had before!), focus on protein, vitamins and water (I drink Propel which Sam's carries for a very reasonable price!). I'm also going to move my butt a lot more--I walk a mile or so each day but I dont really do much else for exercise. Instead of focusing on gaining weight, focus on what you wanna accomplish---When you wanna feel better, rather than eat your way out of it, how bout logging onto this site and write me or someone you know an email to vent? Remember where you came from and how far you've come---we can both do this---heck, we ALL can do this---we just have to be stronger mentally. What do you say??? Bambi 6/4/02 298.5/197 fluctuating right now!

Hi Bambi and the other lady's out there that answered my post. Thanks for your support. I was getting on the right track and now was was given a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I can not get in to see a rheumotologyist until Feb. Before I was diagnosis I did attend a meeting and meet of couple of very nice lady's. I very worried about the RH. The pain in my feet hands and wrist are really bad. My Dr. has me on Predinsone for 14 day that has been wonderful, But I don't know what will happen after. My husband is a great support. I'm not working wright now. Had to turn down a job. I do Home Health Care. I couldn't left myself off the toilet. So I new that I would not be any help to any one else. This is all new to me. And every one I talk to has nothing good to say about it. I hoping the Dr I see in Feb will give me a more positive out look. For now I feel good with no pain at least for 14 days. I know that I need to get it together because it will help with my arthritis. One day at a time. Thank You again Patti

I am also 2+ years post op, I've gained 20 lbs, and never lost all the way to my goal. Like the other ladies I have a January plan to get it all back in place, To get control over the sugar etc that is bringing me down. Just wanted to say I know where your at, I know your fear, I know how it haunts you everytime you look at yourself, But we can't beat ourselves up about it, we Stumbled but we haven't fallen. WE can do this, If anyone needs a support buddy or email pen pal, let me know! Remember the path to anywhere begins with one small step!

Iknow how you all feel i am 3 1/2 years out gained 30 pounds and did not reach goal feeling depressed too. mY DR. PUT ME ON MERIDIA TO SUPRESS APPETITE I JUST STARTED TAKING IT TODAY SO WE SHALL SEE HOW IT GOES.

Hi Patti, I'm 41/2+ and maintained my 135 for over 3 1/2 years and recently i gained about 11 pounds. I went and had my band checked and there should have been 2.2 cc's and i only had 1.6 some had evaporated. He put me back up to 2 and going back to water, water and more water. Get back to basics and you'l get going again. Beth