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I can't find the post but here is a link to the same thing www.nikkiinmd.com/pouch_rules.htm I found it when I did a search for rules of the pouch on this website. Let me know what you think.

Hi all!!! Been too long since I have been around. I'm so busy with my new job, and since it is hockey season, that takes what little time I do have. Y'all don't feel alone on the weight gain side.... Since I started my new job on November 6th, right before the holidays, I have also gained about 13 lbs.... I've gotten so frustrated with the scales, I try not to get on them much anymore. One of the few things that doesn't bother my stomach is Hersheys Kisses... I wish I would have never found this out, but I did. And I love them..... When my current stash is gone, thats it..... I have got to get back on track. I absolutely refuse to buy any bigger clothes....Ya know, before surgery, 13 lbs never made a difference in my clothes.... Now 5 lbs makes a difference. I've just decided that I will wear my clothes a little tight and uncomfortable to remind myself of what I need to do. My other big thing I am dealing with now is my constant need to chew/crunch on ice. I'd rather do that instead of eat, but I now have to deal with my teeth hurting. I know that I am probably still anemic since my 2 GI Bleeds, but I just love my ice. I think it is time to go back to the toothpast like Sensidyne. Maybe that will help until I can get my blood count back up. Y'all try to keep your spirits up, and I will do the same. Lets all get back to basics!!! Hugs, Susan

Happy to hear that you have a new job. That is great news! Maybe I will try the ice thing... Do we remember the basics... Brenda

Hey Susan, I'm so glad to see you here, I've been lurking. I'm just like you I've gained 15 pounds and I'm going crazy. I'm having problems with my thyroid again and I'm also anemic so I know what you mean about chewing the ice. I really need to get myself back on track and get this weight off before it gets out of hand. Take care, Loni

I am pretty sure God told me to get on Obesityhelp today for a reason. There was a person on the main forum 2 years out with weight gain and something made me come here. I am having a terrible time getting off this extra 10 pounds, I am FREAKING out. I am never going back there to the pit of morbid obesity. I have worked too hard for this. The only things I have changed are stopped doing cardio from this summer cause of the ice and snow and maybe I have increased my carbs a little too much. I am trying to increase the cardio and decrease the carbs. About the time I gained 7 pounds I started having hotflashes and no periods. I thought maybe I was going into menopause but now all of a sudden I have gained 3 more and started having periods again. Can hormones and/or thyroid be doing all this? I really haven't changed my eating habits that much over the last 6 months. It surely is depressing but I am so grateful that today I made the effort to get on line and seek out help. Thank you all for being honest about your trials. I am glad you are here.

I think that we all may need to get back on the road to losting... I know I do!!! I know that hormones and not help. LOL... But it is apart of our lifes... Brenda

I'm 2 years out also. I gained 20 lbs during the last year. I have now lost 10 and want to keep losing since I never reached goal weight. I'm glad you asked the question and I think there are many of us in the same boat.

Glad to hear that you lost 10 pounds. How did you do it??? You are on the right road again. HOW!!! Brenda

I had started doing a lot of snacking between meals and eating more than I should at meals. I'm just trying to stop snacking so much and reducing portions. I'm not counting calories. It has taken me 2 months to lose the 10 lbs. One thing I've noticed is that the 'honeymoon period' is definitely over and it takes just as long to lose weight as it did before the surgery. The first nine months after surgery, the weight came off so much easier. Just try your best to keep from gaining more, 'cause it is definitely harder to lose. You will get back on track.

Hi Brenda, I have been lurking lately...haven't posted for a long time! It is good to read where everyone is. I have not put on any weight...I have a magic number, 145 lbs. If I get anywhere near that, I become very strict with myself and go back to the basics. I have been into the carbs lately and it is hard to stay away from them, but so long as I keep under 145 pounds, I am happy. I am so afraid to be back where I was, the fear keeps me in check. Good luck! Cheryl