dear roxane, i understand how you are feeling...i recently put back 12 pounds and i'm sure it's because i am able to eat more...and keep it down! we are not the only ones...my friend sue,who had her surgery 6 months later,has gaine 20 pounds...i am trying the atkins diet now and have dropped 7 pounds but if i can eat more...this is discouraging because i will be fighting the weight battle again...i am seriously thinking about revision although i think my insurance will give up on me...you see,i had a gastric band first and that didn't work...then the bypass now maybe revision...i don't think they will approve... so,i think walking and exercise can be the answer if you stick to it...for me,it's hard...i work a full time job and a part time job...no time for exercise other than what i get working and i'm a hospital worker so i do get plenty...good luck and let me know how you're doing....fondly,fran

Funny I too need to loose 50 more lbs. Im glad im not the only one that is having a hard time getting back on track. Too bad we dont have those same feelings of not wanting to snack or even eat lol. Coz it sure would be alot easier then it is now. Im inquiring to get my tummy tuck but want to loose that weight before I do it. Anyone out there have any suggestions at all to get back on track please post it here.

Hi Suzie I too had my surgery 2 yrs ago Oct 11, 2001. Weight loss of 154lbs, U are right bout what a journey we all go thru. I also go battle with 10 to 15lbs of weight up and down. But at least we have learned how to maintain it right? Not like we did before. I remember walking with two canes and not being able to stand in the Walmart stores waiting in the lines. I was thinking of that the other day when I was Christmas Shopping told my gf that I cant believe the progress that I have come thru, having this surgery done. It has brought alot of laughter, and alot of trials to me. Altho I battle with the limitations of what I can only eat. The red meat person is no longer. If only I could use my tool alittle better then I could the first year I think I could loose alittle more weight. Enjoy the holidays and many more to come.

I have lost 215 pounds since Oct. 19, 2001. I am so happy.

I can't believe it - I have lost 174 lbs in two years. Walking, riding bike helped so much. But first I had to lose some weight in order to walk and bike! I still can't believe it!