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I just discovered the "Weight Gain After Surgery" forum on OH.  I will admit, I'm a little sheltered and like to hang out here with you guys more than looking around other places. I think pre-ops should read those posts more than that memorial ones.  Right there in front of you is a plethora of information......on what NOT to do after surgery.  I found myself at a big time stall and was feeling so down about myself....until I read about people that have gained back 100+ lbs.  If you're pre-op, go to that forum and read some of the posts.  You will quickly find out that this surgery is not a cure all for your obesity problems.  You'll also find that it is really easy to fall back in to old habits.   Do your research and know everything there is to know!  You won't fail if you know what the pitfalls are ahead of time.  I wish someone had told me that I would be hungry again and I would have to struggle with what I eat every day.

hi brenda, wow i didn't realize that you are struggling with this issue. i have been feeling hungry alot, like every 2 hrs i need to eat something, my tummy feels like its screaming for food, this is weird. i get the shakes when i get this feeling so i better call my nut.. whoops  i need to go to bed , i think that meletonin is working. have a nice weekend.

Glad the melatonin is working.  If you can't sleep, give me a call and I'll read you some of my accounting textbook....you'll be asleep in no time!

As for the hunger, as soon as I was on solid food, I went right back to how I was before surgery....hungry all the time!  I just have to make better choices now since my pouch is a monster and demands a snack every two hours or so. Hope you have a good weekend!

Where are you finding the weight gain after surgery forum?  I see failed weight loss.  Is that what you're referring to?

You're right, it is called "Failed Weight Loss Surgery".  Most of the posts are about gaining weight after surgery, and not because the surgery itself was a failure.