what is ur biggest fear...

I always fear that after dropping all this weight I will gain it back in time. I struggle everyday with this thought. I know I seem so paraniod but I am sooo happy with my new life and I have seen my mother and father look at me with so much love and happiness in their eyes that I never once saw before WLS. I want to make them so proud and be happy. I fear that if I stress, i will want to turn back to food and I will gain all my weight again.... finda nessy

You are not alone. I preach and preach about how this has been life changing and how wonderful of a tool that it is and I am deep inside scared that I am going to get fat all over again. I also fear that I am going to wake up and this will all be a dream!

I think a lot of us fear regaining the weight over time. After all, we've all be unsuccessful at "dieting" in the past, so why should this be any different? I intend to MAKE this different by: 1. continuing to focus on my health; 2. continuing to work on the emotional and psychological issues that contributed to my becoming super morbidly obese; 3. focusing on how much better I look and feel; 4. enjoying my new-found physical abilities; 5. reminding myself that my first and foremost obligation is to take care of myself. And that means eating healthy, eating reasonable portions, and exercising regularly. Good luck to everyone as we struggle with the longer-term issues of WLS. We've made it this far and we have the wherewithal to continue to be successful. Kellie Lap RNY 10/25/2005 396/260/165?

I too also fear that I will gain back. Especially since I have not lost crap in over 2 months. I went from losing anywhere from 10-25 lbs a month to maybe 1-3 lbs. a month. Is it because I lost so much in the first 5 months that my body is catching up?? I have no clue. But it makes me very nervous. Erin 310/292/168/151

Hi...Erin...yes it is because you lost so much in the first few months that the body is playing catch up...I went to 3 pounds a month for two months...then boom down 8 pounds last month...don't have a clue why...doing nothing different...if not eating more...so yes give it time...it will all come off when it is supposed to...don't forget how long it took to gain it...we can't lose it over night... you look fabulous and beautiful so enjoy the ride... Dennis

That is also my biggest fear. I had this mentally to lose below my goal so I have room if I regain. But then A little light went off. Playing stupid games got me into this shape and I am not going to try and kid myself again. Just don't forget what we have learned. Jane