hi, sounds like your going through alot . I also had a hernia and a tummy tuck now I am 1 yr post of that I now have a new hernia umbical but I feel that I have had enough surgey.good luck fran

Hi Donna, I am really struggling lately and started back on the AMOS web page to see if I could get some help. I saw your posting and can so relate to what you are saying. I am 3 yrs post op and last Oct had to have throat scopes done for ulceration where they reattached my pouch. I was vomiting almost everything - I was happy at that weight though and was scheduled to have my TT done. But since they opened the area that was ulcerated and had scar tissue I have gained 20 pounds - I now hate myself again and can't seem to get back on track. Recently I joined Weigh****chers but still love the junk even though I only eat a small amount. The small amount of Junk can make such a big impact. I'd like to talk with you to see how you are doing. Write back if you can

Hello Gang, Just wanted to share that on the 24th of this month I will have my 3 year anniversary of my re-birth! 193 pounds are gone forever, and I am so happy. For the first time in my life I am suceeding with this great tool I was given. I also want to send best wishes to others who share anniversary dates this month! Keep up the great work! Dawn...

Hi Donna, My name is Linda Swearingen and I had surgery 2 and a half years ago...and I have become a terrible grazer!! I lost to goal 122 and have gained 25 pounds!! I am so mad at me....so I can relate to your story. And yes, I do have a much harder time with the good stuff than I do the junk foods! Could be in my head, but I actually get stomach pains until I vomit if I eat certain things. Apples are still really bad, dry meat isn't too good either. I have been getting so discouraged....I need to do something positive for myself and I am not sure how to even go about that. The positive things I should do for me...is get in the habit of going to the gym...I love my yoga class, that I have only gone to a few times, and I love working out on the machines at they gym. My almost 18 year old daughter goes with me, which is fun and she needs it too. She is the only one of kids that has a weight problem since puberty....she is weighing about 195 currently and is only 5'1". Not too good. We promised each other that next week when we get back from up north and her cousins college graduation that we are going to hit it....I really believe that consistancy is the key to just about everything. If we have a desire to accomplish anything, it will never work if we are not persistant and consistant!! Well, write and let me know how you are doing. I will do the same......hopefully my memory won't fail me....if it does, please write to remind me to write you...hehehehe. K?.....k Sincerely, Linda

I am in the same boat as you. I still need to lose 40 pounds. I've lost my motivation and will. I am still in the "Obese" status too. bummer. This is not what I expected. Sweets, snacks and soda do not bother me, but foods do so it's easier to eat wrong. Donna