The honeymoon phase is over, and I'm down and out...anyone out there?

I just read your e-mail and wanted to let you know that I also have a lot of feelings of frustration... But, must say a failure you are not. (or anyone brave enought to do something to better themselves) I had my wls on November 14, 2001 and lost 180 lbs, had a tummy tuck and arms done and am still miserable, still have a flabby tummy and disgusting legs. I feel as fat as I ever have and always want to eat.. I have been trying to loose 20 lbs for the longest with out any success. But, of course I can not succeed as all I do is snack, snack, snack, like I have no control. My self esteem is also shot... But, I had to let you know you are in no way a failure..... Your are actually very brave. Keep on fighting... With love to all of you....

I feel your pain, I had wls 3 years ago and have lost only 56lbs what the heck is wrong with me. I still vomit alot and my teeth are falling out from all the acid from the vomiting. I am still obese and cannot eat pasta, milk or large meals. You are not a failure. Just the strength to have the surgery was very brave. keep up the good work and always think positive thoughts

I just wanted to write a note.....I am so sorry that you are having so many physical problems! I know the frustration...mine isn't because I am vomiting or am nauseated, I haven't had problems with that since surgery....I lost 100 pounds to get down to 120 pounds.....stayed there for almost one whole year! Then the trouble started....and boy did it start!! I have always had problems with munching......even as I was loosing weight, but of course, couldn't munch a lot because my tummy was so small, but munch no less.....I started gaining weight....and haven't stopped...I now am back up 60 pounds!!!!! Discouraged! My doctor had me stop munching, and eat only my meals....I did pretty good for about 3 weeks...only lost 2 pounds......that was it! Now I am back to bad habits.....I used to smoke...hand to mouth....for 35 years!! 3 packs per day!!! Now I munch!! Hand to mouth again! I have always been overweight..even when I smoked, but now, I am way over weight and even with a tiny stomach can't keep the weight off! I feel like I have lost the battle! I don't vomit, but my teeth are rotting, but I thought it was because I have hypothyroid, fibrmyalgia, have had 8 children....and all added up together, isn't good! Hang in there, I'm sure we can all figure out something, I have been praying really hard....and am going to talk to my doc about a revision! I hope he will do it! God be with all of you!!! Linda in Oregon! Dr. Felix in Fresno, California did my surgery, awesome doc!!!!!