Hi Mia,
YES I AM UP 30# Uhhhggggg!!! Arrrgggg! Well I know exactly how you feel I was highest before surgery 226 approx and size 22 and then got all the way down to 106# people all commented I looked too thin....but I was happy and went out and bought a whole new wardrobe and actually has issues trying to find things to fit in size 0 ,,,,,,I was estatic then all the sudden last 2 years 10# then another 10# and now another 10# and can't seem to get it down as easy as I thought it would be? I do know I don't work out as much as I used to and I am having a few more glasses of wine then I used to......LOL So, I need to get back to healthy eating and exercising. I'm thinking of doing Medifast for 1 month....that also may kick start it...Hang in there sounds like many of us are in the same boat....!

Hugs! and Well wishes...Nadine

I can't believe it's been 5 years ago this week that my life totally changed.  For the better, of course!  I have said for the last 5 years that I would never tell someone to have WLS becuase it's such a personal decision and requires so much commitment but if I had to have it every Saturday for the rest of my life to keep the life I've found since I'd do it in a heartbeat.  For me it was the start of my real life.

I went from 275ish at my highest all the way down to 123.  I looked like a darn lollipop at 123, though...just a stick with a big round head!  So I made a natural bounce back up to 128-132 and I felt and looked fabulous.  I stayed right there without any real effort for the next 3 years.  BUT...That said...in the last 9 months or so I have made an UNnatural bounce all the way back up to 157!  I was down to 153 today but I'm struggling with the idea that I'm going to gain it ALL back. 

Last month I panicked and joined Nutrisystem but I'm not doing so hot.  I like the concept and frankly it's way more convenient than what I was doing on my own but I'm not seeing the kinds of results I want.  I just ran across the 5DPT and I'm definitely doing the liquid thing this weekend to get a jump start on my renewed commitment to myself. 

Anybody else in the same position as me?  Anybody else feel like a complete jerk for whining that you're a size 6?  Remember when you were a size 26??  I now understand all those actresses obsessing over 5 pounds.  It really makes a difference when you only weigh 130 or so!

Just needed to come back to basics and I remembered how OH message boards literally got me through the first 2 years after my surgery.  It was almost an obsession!  I missed my touchstone... 

Happy anniversary to all of us remade in July 2004!
Much love and hope!

Basically the 5DPT is a way to 'fix' your pouch - to tighten it up.  It's always worked for me.  Here's the website.  It's easy to follow, the first day or so are a bit tough, but it might help get you back on track.  Let me know how you do.....good luck!

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

HI there!   My lowest weight was about 162, and I'm now at 183.  I would happily settle at 173, so that's what I'm working on now.  When I have a real problem breaking a bad eating cycle, I do the 5 day pouch test.  That sort of tightens up the pouch and gets all of the stuff we shouldn't be eating out of our systems and so the cravings stop.  I try and follow the South Beach way of life - try to stay high on protein, lots of veggies and abstain from sugar.   I also exercise at least 5 days a week.

Good luck!!

Hey everyone,

Actually, the only person I recognize is Nancy! Nonetheless, here is to all of us July 2004 babies! I hope your journey's continue to be productive and joyful! Happy Anniversary

Much Luv and thanks for such wonderful support over the years!


Here is to 5 more and 5 more after that!



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