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Hi all, it's been years since I've been here. I first started coming to Baf in 2004 and I had RnY in May 2005. Now 7 1/2 years out, I don't regret it at all. I started at my highest weight of 348lbs and at surgery was 325lbs. In the next year dropped 105lbs and then the yo-yo began. Over the next 2 year I gained 40lbs, stabilized for 2 years, loss a little but finally over the next 2 years gained a little over half my weight back. It has been a crazy journey with alot of my weight gain coming from not using my tool properly and just giving up. The good news is that this spring I went back to the basics. Protien first, increased my water, excercise ect... and i am now 10lbs from my lowest weight since having the surgery. I hope I can encourage everyone but especially the post-ops that may have given up, that it is never too late to work your tool. Im taking it one day at a time and hope to finally qualify for my panniculectomy next year. P.s. I know alot of the older post ops r on fb. Can someone invite me, I would love to reconnect.

Good and thanks so much for dropping in Ms. D..I'm post op but no vet yet lol but its always good to hear you all journey. Thanks so much for your post!

waving waving !!

Thanks for the reminder.  We are on a diet for life.  The basics, especially protein first will keep us from regain.  Loose sight of the basics and we are just like dieters who go back to old ways.  Congrats on getting back on track. 

Very well said an soooo True

Everything u said same here we have to get back to basics I started WW it's going well we gotta stick together an stay focused best wishes

I'm an "old-head" too who has packed on a couple of pounds. Trying hard to get back on track but these old habits are such a challenge!

Welcome back, I love your story. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for the motivation its good to be reminded that it can be done; I am so afraid of regain but I'm slipping back into old bads.........