Hello, I am almost 4 yrs as well. About a year ago I gained about 20 pounds, and as you I became afraid. I began to start walking and Jogging more this summer and lost the entire 20 pounds. I went back to eating 6 small meals. I think everyone goes through that stage where you want to eat more. Now I still have not had a soda since surgery. My doctor said carbonation will stretch your pouch. STOP all the bad habits and start over today!! Each day is a new day!!

Hi there Diane.I had my surgery R.N.Y Nov 11 2003. I also crave sweets and do not dump. I only dump if I eat sweets in combo with high fat. I have learned recently ,that Diet drinks like coke and Pepsi with aspertame, make you crave sweets. It seems that a lot of us post ops take to eating candies.It is rather strange because I rarely ate candies when I was morbidly obese.I have also heard that the bubbles in soft drinks make you feel that your tummy is empty when it is not .A little trick that works for me ,is satisfying my cravings for sugar ,with bananas. They also fill me up quickly. Another trick I use, is always having a cooked chicken and hard boiled eggs available in my fridge . When I want to snack, at least I can grab something that is filling and nutritious . I hope some of this helps. Tracey. Start weight 300 lbs .Now I am maintaining at 150 lbs- 155 lbs.

I am almost 4 years post op. I have gained about 20 lbs that I did not want to gain back. I am getting some of my old habits back and don't know what to do????? I drink diet soda and I know we are not supposed too. Is that something that is making me want to eat more? I am also eating sweets and I know I should not be. Please give me some advice on what to do???? I did this surgery and do not even want to go back to my old habits. BUT I seem to be hungary all the time and I crave sweets. PLEASE advise me on what to do? What can I eat instead of sweets when I have those cravings? Can I have diet soda or is that making things worse for me as far as my hungar? Thanks in advance. Diane

Have you visited the DS board? Ask about revisions to DS there and you will get lost of info.

I had gastric bypass 11/03, started at 435lbs. currently 330lbs. I am wondering if any had any info on revisions???? I am still super morbidly obese, and would like to do something about it. Any info you may have will help....Dr's names, hospitals, qualifications to get approved, insurance info?????? Thanks, Cara