3+ Years Post Op - gain

Been 2 years since I've wrote/posted. I had surgery 7/02 at 262 - dropped to the lowest at 138. Seems like I gain at 5 lb increments. My weight currently is at 158. So there has been a gain. I need to do something because I am beginning the depressed feelings since gaining. I plan to follow WW online for a few weeks/months and see if I can get back down to @ 150. I think if I just follow the basics again, and watch what I eat, and do a bit of exercise - I can do it. (I hope). The past year, I know that I have not been doing what I need to- and I need to be back on track. I will check in again sooner! Anyone have this problem?

You're not alone, Becky, and you've done the right thing by reaching out. I'm a little over 3 years post op, hovering at around 145 down from 360; my lowest was 138 as well and I felt so fantastic at that weight; I am determined to get back there this year. I find the battle is just like everyone else's on the planet now - refrain from eating junk; work out hard and often; and try to live life by feelings of joy and passion instead of by the numbers on the scale. It's damned hard. If I slack on the exercise or indulge in crap food (I have a real problem with chocolate lately - never was a chocolate person but sure am now...), my weight goes up pretty quickly, usually in 3 lb. increments. You're absolutely not alone. You're struggle is our struggle. Anyone going into this surgery thinking it's a quick and easy fix will simply not be successful, that's all there is to it. You MUST do the work--healthy eating and vigorous and regular exercise--every day to maintain the weight loss. If you don't commit to these behavioral changes, you will regain the weight - strong words but no getting around it. I fight every single day to stay in the 140s. Best of luck and let us know how you're doing, don't stay away. We're here to help. Maureen

I'm wondering if going back to the protein drinks again, if that'll help take off those few extra pounds?  You guys are doing and looking SO great!!  I can't wait to be rid of all these meds I'm on; however I know the maintaing will be HARD...dang it!!  But atleast there's someplace we can go to talk to people that understand what's going on.  Take care!!