need a permanent solution

Just joined this site because I am desperate. Not technically obese at present, but I have been. Throughout my adult life I have gone up and down between 150lbs and 265lbs. As I get older, the weight seems to creep back on more and more easily and come off less and less easily. My metabolism has tanked; I can easily gain 7lbs in two days. I exercise and try to eat carefully, but whenever I eat what others would consider "normally", the weight packs on. I just want this to stop! Is there some permanent solution for me or do I have to wait until I am back up in the obese category? I can't stand the thought of that!

honey...such a desperate thing this weight...i feel sad that we are just never happy with who we are... you are trying so that is great.... and you know that getting larger again is not the answer...so try to be happy... see a counsellor..all of the things you are already doing...cuz it remains a battle for ever even after surgery..believe me...time to be happy there friend...i live in calgary if you ever want to get together and talk or go for a walk..or what ever... keep your chin up my dear...tammy

If you are in calgary you can get your dr to refer you to the weight management clinic.  They're amazing!