7 years post-ops, any long termers?

Its my anniversary Dec. 1999. Gain 30lbs. no dumping anymore, have to count calories, its hard was maintaining 1600 a day but now i'm going to 1800 and my weight is up to 185lbs. I do not work now, have problems not related to RNY proximal. When i did work i had control over my eating, grazing! Would like to hear from long term post-ops. ANYONE OUT THERE?

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Terri Have not seen you around lately. How are you doing? How are things with you? Suzanne

Hi Jane, Congrats on your anniversary. I am only one year out and gainning weight is always on my mind. I am always worried about it. I still need to lose a bit more. Do you mind me asking how much you have lost and is the 30 pounds that you said you gained is that over the 7 years out? I know what you mean about grazing, it is a problem for me also. Best of luck to you!!!!!!!! Your WLS Pal, Jennifer V.

Hi jennifer, I started at 240lbs, lost very slowly 25lbs. at 6wks.appt. only about 5lbs a month. I got down to 150lbs. size 8 for about 3years...then i broke my foot was off of work for 2 months, got COPD very bad and the pound came on without me noticing.... it started about 5 year post-0p. I don't eat very much protein, eat alittle sugar. i have to stare my self to lose.....ha. Take Care, and good Luck...jane

I like hearing from you. I know two that are ten years out plus and one that is 22 years out. His was more long distance distal. His bypass pays international toll rates to his stomach. kp

Congrats on the 7 years out! That is a great thing to hear. I am 3.5 years out. Take care and I hope the New Year is better to you!

And you are quite the babe!!! Sorry, I had to say it. My inspiration. kp

Your so sweet!!! I don't care what anyone says about you!!!

Congrats on the 7 years.... I am only 2-1/2 weeks out so I can't help, but I wanted to say congrats. Shawn M.