weightloss help

i m in a slump i had weightloss gastric bypass surgery back in 2007 oct 31 i have came to a stand still in the process how do i find out if my surgery has stopped working im gaining all the weight loss weight back fastly all i do is wanna eat it seems like im always hungry how can i regroup im hopeless i went from 226 to 283 in 6 months its like its doubling like crazy i feel the pain in my back and the heavyness in my leggs and that horrible pain makes me wanna be depressed saying here it comes again and sugestions could be helpful please

I'm so sorry you are having a bad time!  I haven't had my surgery yet, but what I hear people say is to get back to the basics!  Eat your protein first at every meal and snack, drink your water, eat healthy carbs if you still need it after the protein.  Go sugarfree again if you're not!  Hang in there and know that your pouched worked for you once - it will again!
I also have heard of the 5 day pouch test that some people use.  Here's a link:
http://www.5daypouchtest.com/      I think it's strict but maybe that's what you need for a kickstart.

At least you are in the right place - lots of support here!
Hugs to you

I also had RNY on July 13, 2007 and I am struggling also. I have not regained much weight but about 10-12 pounds from my lowest weight and it just won't come off. I exercise a lot. I am almost compulsive about my exercise. I journal all my food and I am not that far off my plan, or so I think. I try to count my calories and protein amounts each day. Keeping my protein at 75 or higher and the calories at 1200 - 1500 each day.  I have been emailing the dieticians with the hope they can help me figure out what to change and how to get those 10 -12 off. I have tried to change my exercise with the hopes that will shock my body into letting it go. I know I don't look bad at my current weight of 146 but it is still NOT where I want to be which is a head issue. I am scared   ?#@*LESS that if I say it is okay and I become complacant I will be about where you are at putting the majority of my weight back on.  So it is not okay that I am 10#'s heavier than I want to be.  So my suggestion for you is to email the dieticians and get their advice and journal everything Use my philosphy of  "If you bite it you write it"!!!  I think that would be a good place to start.

I would think keeping a food journal would be a good place to start.  Write down every bite!  Total  your calories, grams of carbs & proteins (fats if you want too).  I also total ounces of fluid.

Make sure you eat protein first at every meal and snack.  Then eat veggies, fruit and whole grain.

Omit white flour, white sugar, white potatoes, white rice, pasta, junk food & fast food.  I would omit these for at least 3 weeks to DETOX yourself.  (Yes, eating simple carbs are addicting and  cause you to want and eat more.  They provide calories but little nutrition)

Before you snack - ask yourself:
How long since I just ate?
How long until my next planned meal or snack? (Tell yourself: I can wait 2 hours - I will drink 8 oz of _______(non calorie, non carbonated beverage).
Am I really hungry? (How do you know)
Being hungry is not an emergency!!

Try to get in 80-100 gm protein a day.  Move around - exercise, take the stairs, park far away from buildings, etc.

Go to your support group.  Read on the Obesity Help forums everday for a few weeks - it helps you stay focused.  Read cognitive therapy and thought process books, articles.  I like the Beck Diet Solution - it is about being aware of your thoughts.

Best wishes to you.

 siberiancat, I can't improve on your suggestions except ... remember that when you are fixing meals, everything that  you taste counts.  I tasted so much at Christmas that I couldn't eat when we all sat down to dinner.