I had an interview at a hospital this morning for a special new grad program....one of the available positions was on the Bariatric Med/Surg floor. Wouldn't that be something if I could get that position. luvitsunnyv

well i have an "excuse" that is 7 1/2 months old.... but to be honest I got to goal of 140 then got preggers....gained 50 lbs while pg then lost all of it but 10 lbs now. I should have only gained 30 lbs and then I would have been back to goal at 3 wks after delivery....but oh well now with 10 lbs to go.....and planning to get pregnant again this summer I am not really trying. Started having some IBS issues again this fall which had been gone after surgery...so not sure what the baby did to my digestive system!!! BUT pcp dr put me on Celexa (seratonin inhibitor that works in the gut he said) to help with the abdominal cramping and I lost 5 lbs over December. Got a stomach bug after Xmas and haven't started back on the pills. I think they will help me lose the last 10. I am up 1 size jeans (for comfort) but my skinny ones WILL BUTTON just don't like how they push out my fat roll. Also have more belly fat after baby so will definitely have plastics in a few years to remove it and reinflate my boobs!

Hi guys ! I see mostof us are posting stuff concerning weight gain. I too need some help so I hope you read this and I have saved it on my computer so I can refer back to this also. I hope it helps. I got it from the Over 50 Forum Message Board. It's worth trying huh? Ten Tips to Gastric Bypass Success 1. EAT THREE PLANNED MEALS PER DAY. Make good choices and supplement between meal cravings with a protein shake to attain your target for protein. Breakfast IS important. 2. EAT ONLY HEALTHY SOLID PROTEIN FOODS. Protein foods will fill you up faster than junk food. Likewise, solid protein foods will keep you full longer than quick burning carbohydrates. Eat Protein First... kick unhealthy carbs to the curb. 3. EAT SLOWLY, SENSE FULLNESS AND THEN STOP. Remember that this is a tool. Let it work for you. 4. NO EATING BETWEEN MEALS. Grazing behavior can easily add hundreds of calories a day to your intake. Eat until you are full at meals, so you won't have room to nibble. 5. DON'T DRINK WHEN YOU EAT. Liquids will flush the solids from your pouch as you eat them and you will have room for more food. Drinking after a full meal may induce vomiting. Choking is the only acceptable exception to this rule. Drink before your meal to reduce thirst. 6. EXERCISE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY. Regular physical activity will keep your weight loss going, reduce stress and make you feel good about yourself. It will also help you maintain your weight loss in the long run because it helps to rebuild muscle which has a positive affect on metabolism. 7. DRINK ONLY ZERO CALORIE BEVERAGES Liquids pass right through the small stomach and do not produce a feeling of fullness. You can easily consume 1000 calories a day by drinking alcohol, fruit juice or other beverages. A Starbucks Sugar Free Vanilla Latte has 340 calories and 24 sugar grams. 8. CONSUME ENOUGH PROTEIN. You need to get in 70-120 grams of protein per day depending on your build. Taking in adequate protein will help prevent muscle loss, minimize hair loss, and will keep hunger at bay. Patients who consume adequate amounts of protein for their body size enjoy a much greater weight loss. 9. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Aim for a minimum of 64 ounces of water per day. Keep a bottle or glass of water within reach at all times as a reminder to sip. Blend a 64-ounce pitcher of Crystal Lite with 3 scoops of Nectar and keep in the fridge for all day sipping to accomplish two tasks at once. 10. TAKE YOUR VITAMINS and SUPPLEMENTS. We have disrupted our digestive system and cannot eat enough food to run our body. We must take a special multivitamin, B's, specialty calcium, and iron... for life! Have a great day Lorraine

Hi Tracy, This is actually my first time back here in about a year. I stopped coming when everyone started hitting their goals & I was still plugging along, with no end in sight. I got very jealous & had to leave. I'm glad I checked in. Yes, I have slipped some too. Although I never hit my goal of 165, I was happy with 180 & still worked at it, haphazardly. I too got into the snacking mode but was able to at least stay at that weight. Then all he_ _ broke lose here & I let 'er go. My sister got gravely ill & from one hour to the next we didn't know if she'd be alive. I'd go to work all week & then on weekends sit by her bedside 100 miles away from home. I turned to the only comfort I had, food. I ate all the time & gained 20 lbs. She finally recovered but the damage was done. I had created a new bad habit. At the same time my job situation got crazy. We had been warned that our jobs were being eliminated but they weren't sure when, but certainly in a couple months. I started making plans, registered for college, and plugged along at work with the uncertainty causing more stress. That couple months stretched out to almost a year. I had to postpone starting school as I couldn't afford to pass up my severance package by just quitting. Now I'm a college student--- more stress and temptation to eat. I'm dealing with it. besides, I love school!! Last month I went for my 3 year appointment, expecting to get a real scolding by the PA. She didn't as she knew about my situation but I have to go back again in March, minus 10 lbs. So... I gained 3 more during the holidays. I make a resolution to not snack on anything but fruit & veggies & so far so good. Maybe I can work my way back to no snacking. For me it seems to be all or nothing. Once I start snacking, theres no stopping. Well, I didn't plan to make this long. I just wanted you to know you're not alone. Most of my friends who are 2-3 years out seem to be having the same problem. We didn't gain our weight with good eating habits & those bad habits are very hard to keep away. Good luck. Dixie

I just want to say....to you....6 lbs...I would not worry....10, worry....20 worry...40 (like me) WORRY...you are following the rules....apparently we are destined to gain back some of the weight, MOST OF us anyway....heck, I am about 220 and I just want to lose to my original goal of 200, I'd be OK there. Tracy