I have gained 80 lbs- the surgery did not fail and I am not a failure

I had Gastric Bypass surgery October 2004. I will be 45 yrs. old in March. I am an evangelizer of the good news and a credit analyst.  I have been morbidly obese all my life. I have a lifetime of mental and physical scars from obesity. Before and after surgery I tried Weigh****chers, other methods of losing weight.  Every thing! 

I have gained back 80 of almost 300 pounds lost initially. I joined Barbara Thompson's back on track program so I can get back on track.  I never reached my goal of 200 pounds. I am considering a revision but I am not getting my hopes up on that front since revisions are hard to get approved.  My program leader already checked with my insurance and they is an exclusion in my insurance that will not approve lap band over pouch.  

I weigh 382 today and  My lowest weight after surgery was 302, and then I went up to 311, next year 321, last year 338 and this year Jan 2010 372 and to date 382.

I use to exercise on average 5 to 6 times a 45 to 75 min each session and weights at health club and at home with Leslie Sasone DVD's. I was very active and one reason for my gains over time I am less committed to my workouts. So far in January I am exercising 3 to 4 times a week 30 to 45 min sessions with walking away the pounds DVDS. I am ashamed to go back to health club since I have gained 50 pounds since the last time I was there--which was February 2009.

2009 my knee gave out and did not exercise for 2 months last year and I have not been able to get back on track since.  I am a failure I just need a readjustment and not sure how to get mind back in focus with my goals.

My biggest down fall is my addiction to and love of food. Surgery can not fix this so I have to fix my head with this problem. My plan is to start attending support groups each month and doing on-line back on track program with Barbara Thompson.  If any one has any more suggestion please HELP.  Thanks in advance for all replies.

I am working to avoid being where you are in a few years.  Many of us are.  I'm glad you posted. 

Overeaters Anonymous is helping me to understand my negative eating behavioral patterns.  There is also a group on OH that works through the Beck's behavioral program.  I know once the fat is off, the behavioral issues can resurface and un do all of this hard work.  Nothing works for everyone but I hope you find your solution. 

I feel your pain sister,  I gained too, but I caught myself and have been working real hard on it.

80 pounds is a lot but that is where you are, so accept it and get to work.  If you don't want to go to a gym don't but get those workouts in.

Thank you!   I know I let it get out of hand, but the buck stops here.  Thanks again.

This is so sad but TRUE I too feel your pain I am battling the same thing weight gain and I do feel it is getting out of control my clothes are getting tighter I am snacking uncontrolably and I really need to STOP before it is too late so as I said I do feel where you are coming from stay blessed and best wishes with your struggle

My $0.02. Find a good surgeon and get revised to a DS. You still have to work on your personal issues, but the lifestyle is a lot more forgiving if you love to eat. Supplement compliance is a MUST, things go bad quickly if you don't comply.

All the best in your journey.

Enid


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