2 1/2 years post op......and gaining weight

I had my procedure 6/5/2009.  I lost approximately 80 pounds in the first year.  Then I got married, and my weight loss journey has gone downhill since then. 

I would love to find someone else in similar situation that is also needing support.  I don't want to fail....

I am in the same boat as you. I am 3 1/2 years out I had the VSG done. I also lost about 85 pounds the first year. But then I got preg. My child is now almost 11 months old and I am noticing all the bad choices I have made, food wise, over the past year and a half.
I to do not want to fail, I even have emailed my surgons office to see if there is any advice that he can offer me.
If you like I am in need some some support to, and I would like to do this together.

Karen

Hi Karen-

Thanks for your email!!!  I wasn't sure if anyone would respond or not.

First of all- congratulations on your baby!!!  I am really wanting to have one, but can't decide if I should do that, then get serious about my band or if I should lose the weight first.  I'm sure it would be healthier for me and the baby if I lost the weight first, but I am 38 now, and I don't want to wait until I'm 40 to have one.  Decisions, decisions......

A little about my weight loss journey.  My sister and I both had LapBand surgery on 6/5/2008.  The first year, we were each other's cheerleader and support system.  She had less weight to lose than I did, and therefore met her goal weight before I did.  I continued to lose weight, but it did seem to slow down a little. 

In January 2009, I met my husband.  At first I was diligent about exercising and eating healthy, but it got harder and harder to do that when I really wanted to eat the same things he was eating.  I started drinking with my meals, and since I had a hard time with meat, I turned to sweets.  In addition, it was costing $175 each time I went in for a fill with the insurance plan I had.

I haven't had a fill since the first part of 2011.   I am preparing  to go back in January 2012, but I am embarassed for my doctor and his staff to know that so far I have failed miserably. 

That's where I'm at- in a nutshell!!!!!  Please feel free to share more about yourself!

I am 8 years post op and gaining till now. I directly see what happened. I got married and had a child and my lifestyle changed dramatically. I quit exercising because I didn't have any time and ate convenience foods. NOT NO MORE! I am regaining my life back and doing everything I haven't been doing!

Hi, Yes you can try the 5day pouch test.then start your days one at time from your20r 3 weeks home after surgery yes you can. good luck keep us posted also consider counling.

Hi ...  i'm going on 4 yrs out .. I never got to my goal or even close
Dr, took fluid out 4 months ago as i was having trouble [band was to tight ]
just seems like thats all its been  .. but it in take it out ... gee
i've gained weight now and really want to get back on track but its getting
really disapointing  to get fills  .. so i know how u feel .... 
5 day pouch started today ... appt. with Dr. next week ..... 
I wish u luck and i'm a click away

 Hi,

I know exactly how you feel. I had Roux-en-Y done in March 2009. I done really well until I relocated with my job in Jan 2010 and had various problems all round.

I started grazing and falling back into some really bad habits causing me to gain 28lbs. 

I have now taken a long hard look at myself and am determined to get back on track. I started the 5-day pouch test on Monday and am really surprised at how well I'm sticking to it. (we'll see how good it's really going when i weigh myself on Saturday )

It would be great to have some support from somebody who can honestly say, 'I know what you're going through' and also to support you as I too am determined not to fail. Especially whilst the weather is sooooo cold, and I constantly think of comfort things whi*****ludes stuffing my face or indulging in some wine .

Good luck, and keep us informed on how your doing

Erykah x