You know what, I have said this over and over and need to listen to myself also. First congradulations!!!! I also had surgery Nov of 2002. 5 1/2 years later I am 22 lbs heavier. They say most gain about that but I don't want it. We all know the truth. Protein, green veggies, lite yogurt. NOT starches or sugar. Remember what and how much we ate in the beginning???? Do it again!!!!! Use the tool you were given it works!!!!! Over the summer I stuck to the above items and dropped the lbs like crazy!! We just have to remember its a tool and if we use it correctly it works!!!! Start today!!!! You are beautiful and want to wear those loose clothes again!!!!! Good Luck!!!

Ok you guys! We all know exactly what we are doing. I am out 5 1/2 years also. I have gained 22lbs. Last summer for my sons wedding I went back on the right foods and guess what???? Yes, it came right back off!!!! Over the winter I started grazing on carbs and sugars and yes its back!!!! Get back on the green vegies, protein, light yogurt!!!! We all know its not a mystery we just don't want to face it. I was told 20-25 lbs was a normal gain by this time but I also know people who eat correctly to this day and haven't gained anything. The honeymoon period of people saying you look great is over so we slip back into our old ways. WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!! START TODAY!!!! We have to love ourselves and those small clothes and not having foot and leg pain!!!!

Hello, I saw an article on this site about "slider" foods. Does anyone have any additional insight or a list of slider foods? Here are two things I wonder about: soup cereal Thanks! Jayde

Hi Ray, I had surgery in Nov 2002....I, unfortunately, have gained back almost 50% of my weight. Can you let me know a few sample menus of what you eat in a typical day? Thanks! Jayde ;-)

Linda: I know this reply is late in coming, I have not been on the boards in quite some time. I too am 5 years (and 4 days) out and have gained some weight back. I think the total is about 40 pounds over the last 2 years. At first I didn't worry about a couple of pounds (I should have!) and then it seemed like it snowballed from there. I am nowhere NEAR what I was (I had lost 123 lbs total) but I am in a lot bigger size than I want or need to be. What I am trying to do at this point is to get back to the basics. I slacked off badly on watching my protein, on my water intake and on my exercise. Right now the exercise is about out as I have just found out I have torn cartilage behind my left kneecap, so until that is fixed, walking and stuff is out. Getting back into a decent eating program (I don't eat near enough, with this surgery you HAVE to eat to lose) and upping my water and protein intake should help a little anyway. I live clear across the US from you but am more than willing to be an email buddy for support. Send me a private message and I will respond and we can go from there. I also have unlimited FREE long distance on my cell phone if you need to hear a friendly voice!