Looking for Long-Timers - 2 years + out

Hi!

I haven't been on here in like forever, but I would like to throw out an invite to my Facebook group!!

I am from Moncton, and have had the Gastric Sleeve Surgery on February 14, 2012. I did well, started at 333 lbs from my highest and went down to 155 lbs. However my body didn't take time at all to bounce back up to 165 lbs. I seemed to have been sticking around that number for a few months, although by that time, it was already past 18 months post op and was really starting to see a huge change in my habits again. By time I hit 2 years Post Op, I found out I was pregnant and my brain shifted a whole different direction. I ended up gaining back almost 70 lbs, because I found I could not control any cravings, no longer had much of restrictions. My baby is now about to turn 1 in just a short couple weeks, and I still wasn't able to find the strength and energy to get back up on the wagon and lose the rest of the weight Iââ?¬â?¢ve gain. Iââ?¬â?¢m an emotional eater and I'm really having a hard time.

I decided to great a Facebook page for people that have been 2 + Years out of WLS and would like to join to either give or get support.

I used to come here often before surgery, and a bit after, but I noticed that most people awhile after surgery, they kind of disappear, including myself!

I find most post on here pertains most to Pre-Op and for the first few months or up to maybe a year after.

I personally find it easy to just be on facebook and I've been struggling lots, but I feel out of place posting here as seems not many people are posting about all the struggles a few years after surgery.

The group is secret, so anyone not part of the group won't be able to find the group or see topics, or even see members of the group, so it's more private.

I want to try to bring in people from the Martimes!! J as I know people do come here in Moncton or even Bathurst for surgery that are from PEI and also NS.

So if you are 2 years + out and would like to join my group, please let me know so we can get this thing started!!

Looking forward to chat with ya'llll!!

Thanks!

I'd love to connect on facebook. Had my surgery in Ontario in 2011. Moved to NS in Jan of 2014. Havent had much in the way of support since I got here. Send me an invite on facebook. My name is Cherry-Ann Randell Laxton.

hi! 

I added you to the group, let me know if it didn't work! :)

not much action at all in the group, i was hoping for more people, we are 2 so far! 3 with you! :)

HI :) I'm a lotta years out..I'd love to join your group

Hi,

I am the mother of a young woman who just had weightloss surgery in Decenber.  So, she's not 2+ years since.  She's looking for a Facebook group to join.  I've been trying and collecting recipes of high protein entrees to help my daughter as she is having difficulty getting all the protein grams she's supposed o have. She's trying things she used to like and finding the foods impossible to eat anymore.  These foods are the oes that are not healthy for her so it's good she can't eat them.  My way of supporting her is by making entrees that are healthy, protein-rich and tasty.  I'm collecting the recipes and would pass them on, if requested.  Should she find a group for people who have had the surgery more recently?

Hi,

I'm from NS and will be 2 years out in August. I have also started back into the bad eating habits and have put on 15lbs. I am interested in joining your group. Add me to Facebook. I am Kim R Saulnier.

Thank you,

Kim

Hi Kim, 

I added you, please check to make sure it worked, if not, let me know! :)

Hi,

I don't think it worked. Can you try again and maybe send me a message on Facebook to let me know who you are.

Thank you,

Kim