Your right I thought I was the only one that had gained weight after Gastric bypass Surgery. I sometimes punish myself for it feeling like a failure. Im a emotional eater and eat the wrong things when im in that state, but at least I know all bout those things now instead I wished I found out bout these before surgery, it didnt happen that way. So instead I gained 100 lbs and didnt reach my goal either. Wendy

HI Wendy, I too had the surgery Oct 16, 2001, it is a battle everyday, we have to still make the choices (right ones). I have gained about 20 pds, really in the last year since moving to Fl, and having some stress in my life, husbands health etc, I just got out of the hospital they thought it was my heart, turned out to be Gerds, high blood pressure, on meds for both, but I know it is stress, plus I have let down on exercising, choosing right foods, I snack, and eat way too fast, after being in the hospital a few days I feel like I have a new chance to get back on track, I didn't eat for 2 days that jump started it, and now my stomach is still hurting so I'm not hungry. First I bought some protein bars and use them for in between times, and try to eat really slow, I know I was woffing it down, and never seemed to get full, in the hospital I really tried to take little bites and if I didn't like the taste of things I let it alone. YOu have done great, just think you still have kept off over 100 pds, that is unbelievable, so don't give up on your self Please!!! we have come too far and come thru too much, I had the gastric bypass and it wasn't fun, I don't know what you had, but I know you still have to feel good about the pds you have still lost. Just try to eat slower, put your fork down, drink up till time to eat, eat soup first, that seems to help, or salad, keep good snacks in the house, I bought those microwave popcorn pks that are just 100 calories in each pkg, and try to have fruit in the house. Please don't give up, you have done wondeful, and I know you will get back on track let me know, ok I care, I don't get to the library everyday, we left our computer in Michigan but will try to talk to you again, God Bless lost it all well almost all (Ha)

I am also a 10/01 post open RNY person who fiinds myself gaining weight. I never even reached my ideal weight. Has anyone thought of getting a revision? How do you know if you need one? What about insurance? Where do I find the pouch rules for dummies?

Hey there.. I have not been on the site for awhile, so I just saw this post when I visited my "birthday pals". I have a theory about gaining weight back after WLS, and every day I find it more true. After the first year or so after the surgery, you are used to having to eat as often as possible, since you can only eat a few bites at a time. As time goes on, you are able to eat more in one sitting, however you still are used to eating as often. Since you lose the weight because your body is literally starving, it is your natural instinct to still eat whatever you can at each meal. I have gained back 20 pounds. I think there needs to be more post support for people in our stage, because this is where is really counts. The surgery is simply a tool to get you to a "manageable weight" then the hard part comes when we have to do the rest on our own! I average about 185 right now, but I know that I need to take off at least 30 more pounds- and therein lies the rub! I have been able to stop gaining by making a more conscience effort in keeping my cupboards stocked with foods that I can grab if I feel the urge to eat. I also am an emotional eater as well, I don't think too many of us got to the weight we were without having something of that in us. Think of things that you like to eat that are good for you. I happen to love vegetables. I know the sodium level is higher, but I love canned green beans! It is definately the lesser of an evil to pop open one of those, throw some lemon pepper on it and munch than grabbing a "little debbie" snack or stopping at the value meal section of a fast food joint! I truly believe that more planning on my part i.e. making better food choices more accessible to me has made a big difference. If you are a person that just likes to "munch" sometimes for the sake of munching, then make sure that you have alot of options for yourself in the pantry. I am lactose intolerant now, so I don't have to worry about icecream, but I do crave carbs, like breads and pastas, so I try to keep more veggies on hand. This is all an ongoing struggle for all of us! If anyone wants someone to talk to- it would help us both! Jen

Hi Jim I found your reply to Sondra and it is wonderfull that you responded so well to her. I had my surgery 10/11/2001 and had lost 156lbs but have gained 70 lbs back. Found that im a emotional eater. Yes the tool is there for us but when you forget on how to use it seems like we are a failure to it. I for one never found the feeling of satiety..(fullness).. I had started going to OA and EA. which is emotional eating association but they dont have that peticular meeting where I live. So im back to a counciler and a nutritionest. I cant seem to get away from the carbs, since I work in a food service environment its very hard. So I have added you on my yahoo too maybe help each other. Wendy