Hello old (and new) friends:-)

There probably aren't many "oldies" still on here from when I used to post often back in 2003 thru 2006...  Just thought I'd stop in and say hello.  Have stuggled the past few years, gaining weight back, etc....  Back looking at possible options for me.  Had the RNY in 2003, since then (8 years) have gained about 60 lbs back.  Thinking about options I may have or any that anyone else may have done.  Considering lap band, since it seems the least invasive...just don't know.  Any body have any suggestions?  Thanks:-)

I honestly think, for myself..that my surgery was a one-time deal.  I think if I gain weight back, it's me that is the problem and not the surgery..therefore no other procedure will help long-term either.  I think you just need to check out some local support groups, and try and get back to the beginning (as far as eating).  I'm really hoping i can and have made some changes that will not allow me to gain weight back..BUT..who knows..things happen.  I don't mean this post rude in any way..sure hoping it isn't taken that way..

I just know I struggled enough with the thought of having WLS at all..let alone think of putting myself through anything else also.  I wish you the best of luck..and hope people chime in here with some suggestions for you..

Let me get this right...your 1 year out and preaching to someone MUCH further out than you,  I remember when I used to know everything too..... then time went by and I learned that I was still in my honeymoon phase.   Wait a few years before you tell someone further out than you what's what.  
Not slamming you, just giving you some strong advice.

Edie

As you can see, in my post..i said that I hope that i don't gain weight back..but things happen..

I'm not preaching, and I never stated that I know everything.  I know that I'm in the very beginning stages of this journey..and I do not expect to do everything right..or be perfect in following the rules.  I stated a fact where it concerns ME..and me only.  I will never go under the knife again.  This was a one time deal for me.  I think its pretty much common sense though, that if you gain weight back after WLS..the problem more than likely lies with the person and their choices with eating.  I know that if I gain weight back...(i hope i don't..but you never know)..that it will be because i am making poor choices.  I don't think i could blame the surgery.  That's all i was trying to say.  Not trying to be a 'know it all'..because i don't.  Also not slamming the original poster.  I could very well be in her shoes in another year.  I really didn't mean the post to come off negative.

I met a lady when I was going through y orientation for WLS that had  WLS , successfully lost all her weight, then became ill with kidney troubles,( had to have a transplant) and from the medications and such she gain all her weight plus more back and was getting a revision.
Just FYI
there can be other causes for regain after weight loss surgery other than making  poor choices and eating and has nothing to do the person!.

Not trying to SLAM anyone just offering enlightenment!

Hi Theresa,
My name is Laura and I ahve just started the optifast plan. This is a medically supervised plan for weight loss. The food is shakes, soups, and bars That is all you eat. 6x per day. There are 24 week plans to6 week plans depending on how long you want to stay on the diet w/o "real" food. Then you transition back to food slowly and nutritionally. This program has counselors and dietitions. Every week there is a group support  and a topic discussed. Then after that there is maintance. I turned 50 last year and this year my knees have been bothering me. So I thought if I took the weight off my beehind my knees would thank me. This plan is also used before bariactric surgery to shrink the stomach and liver. Plus its a good way to drop weight quickly.
I hope this has been helpful.
Let me know if I can do any thing else to help.

Hi Theresa,

i too, have gained weight.  I think its just over 30 lbs in 4 yrs.  I wanted a revision, like maybe a stomaphyx or even to a DS.  I went to a bariatric surgeon, not my original as he doesn't do revisions.  Well, the doctor said even though I would qualify thru my insurance for a revision, said that I was a success story because I still was down the percentage of my total body weight.  He wont do a revision on me.  Said I wasn't trying hard enough on my own....

I could shop around, but I think he is right.  I am trying harder to stick to the post op diet.  Plus some help with meds due to a certain med I am on makes me gain weight. 

I just wanted to let you know what you may be up against.  I was reading the revision board and they said the eRny only yields a weight loss of about 20 lbs.  dont know if this helps or not.  good luck.


BM

hey Theresa I'm here read my post down a couple from yours thats what I'm goin thru. I have also gained some weight back. But unlike some I did NOT have any aftercare why they ask?? my surgeon got kicked out of the hospital and NO docs wou;s touch his patients because so many filed law suits .
I say this and this is MY opinion only!! walk 24 hours in MY shoes then we can talk about what I NEED or what I DON"T need!!
Hope to chat with you soon Theresa.. how ya doin besides this?? I'm glad to see the snow is gone hope it stays gone
keep in touch
HUGS
Pam

Hi Theresa..........   Haven't been on here in years.  Glad to see you here.  I was doing really good for about two years and then I slowly  backslid. 
I came here to try to get myself together and tend to business again. .  I think I should have had a lot of counseling after surgery.  It's nobodys fault but mine, but I started using food to fix everything and comfort for tension and everyday life.
Hope life is treating you good.  Would be nice to see the gals from our group again.

Hi Dora!
First of all, thanks to everyone for the input.  I take no posts as rude....all is true. 

How are you Dora??  Nice to see an old friendly face:-)  Yeah, I miss everyone too...it sure did help getting to chat with everyone in the group.  I am thankful that I am fairily healthy after wls...I know some have problems with their stomachs, digestion, etc., so very thankful for that at least.  I know I did not have enough support/post surgery help to deal with the reasons why we eat things that we shouldn't.  All you listed is very familiar to me.  Sometimes I feel I've lost the will to try to get back at it.  I do know, after much thought, that I don't want to fool with a major revision of my pouch, etc. in a surgical sense....it's true...we have to deal with the food issues before anything else will work, but I had considered a possible lap band, but I think I just really need to get moving and making better choices.  Maybe we could get a chat together with some of us oldtimers on here once or twice a week...just to see if we can help each other again...The Buddy System:-)  Miss my buds!!  Of course, any and all on the board could join in.  There...I feel  better just posting today:-)  lol  Have a great one!  T