Have you gained since WLS ?

 This week while I was in D.C. I went to see a Therapist for a one on one session. They are starting a new therapy group for people who have gained after WLS. I went to the 1st group on Thursday. It is open to anyone and is billed thru your insurance. I am going to go to this every Thursday at 5 p.m. If anyone is interested in going please let me know and I will give the contact information. You do have to do one session one on one.I know this is far to go but I also feel I will go where I need to go to get the help I need. I feel I am so on track right now and I am going to do everything possible to stay on track. Washington Hospital Center has came so far with their Bariatric  Program since I had my surgery there. I did attend a seminar that Kenny was giving and talked about the inportance of support groups. You now see a nutrienist at every Dr. visit and Dr. Koch the gastroligist is on board at the program now too. Before they will even do surgery now you have to see Dr. Koch and the nutrientist for 6 months of weight management. You have to go to their cardiac exercise program for one visit and see the therapist  for an evaluation.  This has all been added since I went into my surgery blind. I had to tell Kenny how proud I was of the inprovements. I know you are thinking by now I have lost my mind but I have very strong feelings about this. When I was looking into surgery I wanted it yesterday. Now I really feel they are educating people before surgery. Iknow I thought my weight problem would be cured for ever. Boy was I wrong. I continue to struggle everyday. Surgery is only a tool. It is up to us to use it properly.  If you are not ready for a lifestyle change you are not ready for surgery yet. I will stop ranting now. I think everyone gets the point. Do your research and learn all you can before your surgery. I never stop learning. See you lighter. Joanne

Joanne
I also gained weight back.  Lost 122 and regained 60.  Went through medical issues, developed alopecia and just caved in.  But back on tract and have lost 18.  Have come to grips with the fact that I will always be bald.  Don't want to be fat also.  Good luck on yout recommitment.!

Thanks ! I am trying my best. I just want to get back to my lowest weight at this point. I have 36 more pounds to loss to get there.  Then I have 30-40 lbs to lose to get to the goal I want. I know I can do it but it is a struggle everyday. Good luck to you too. We can do this. See you lighter. Joanne

 Did you develop alopecia as a result of the surgery or was there another underlying health issue?