Gaining a lot 3 1/2 years post op

I had my gastic bypass surgery in Aug. of 2002. My starting weight was 310. I lost about 80 lbs. and I got pregnant (accident). During my pregnancy I had problems with plumetting blood sugar, and on advice of my doctor (obgyn), started snacking to keep up my blood sugar. Well, that has been horrible advice for my weight. The pregnancy went fine, I have a healthy 2 year old, but weight is just creeping up and creeping up. I have gained back about 40 lbs. I cant tell you how horrible I feel about myself and the viscous cycle I am back in. I feel horrible, so I eat, dont exercise, and then feel even more horrible about myself. I drink regular sodas and snack. I cant eat a lot at once, but I can chips and soda. This grazing is causing me to have hypoglyemia, my blood sugar drops so bad, that I have to eat something to bring it back up. I need help, and I need it bad. I feel like a failure, and a loser. I never wanted to be thin, just feeling better. I was really starting to feel good when I weighed about 220-230, but my ultimate goal was just to reach 200. Now it seems I will never get there. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, If anyone has any hope for me, guidance, wordds of wisdom, anything, I REALLY NEED IT!!!

I am struggling with some of the same problems as you. I went back to my surgeon today and was very honest with him about my struggles, I am about 27 months out He has me writting down 20 things I will do when ever I get the urge to eat and I also need to track everything that I eat for two weeks and then send him a copy. I also need to write what I am feeling when I get the urge to eat, stress, boredom etc. He is going to contact me back if he thinks I may need additional counseling. He also said to cut out all pop as that causes hunger. I am going to give this a try as I still have about 40 lbs I want to lose. Good luck you can do it, we came to far to go back.

I am 3 years out in June/06, started at 297 - went down to about 175 - was VERY comfortable, I am 5'10, and could wear around 12-14 - then stopped exercising for some DUMB reason and started grazing - now have gained about 50 pounds, so around 225 - I get so tired when I start exercising and feel so fatigued lately. My problem now is if I try to do what your doc is telling you, I start obsessing on food and end up eating more - I must have a mental problem. If I try to write it down or plan ahead or anything, I end up obsessing, so I feel so stuck. I am going to my doctor on Thursday, and have blood work done (long overdue) and maybe I have low iron or something that is making me feel fatigued......I am making myself exercise now though. I really want to re-learn to use this tool I have been given... I am glad I saw this board though. It seems that all there are on my board (Mississippi board) are newbies - preops and new postops. I want to be supportive of them, but I am finding I really need some support from people like us. Thanks DeAnna.

OK Guys - several folks have asked us to get together for a "Virtual Support Group", so we are going to start tonight and give it a try! Just come TO THIS SPECIFIC MESSAGE BOARD tonight, we will start at 8PM Central (6PM Pacific, and 9PM Eastern). All you do is select CHAT ROOM from the upper left of the screen here on this board. It is the first selection listed under "Hunger And Food Troubles Forum" in the left blue column. I am really looking forward to some really great discussions and ideas being exchanged, so let's do it! I will see you then! Michael

OK Guys - several folks have asked us to get together for a "Virtual Support Group", so we are going to start tonight and give it a try! Just come TO THIS SPECIFIC MESSAGE BOARD tonight, we will start at 8PM Central (6PM Pacific, and 9PM Eastern). All you do is select CHAT ROOM from the upper left of the screen here on this board. It is the first selection listed under "Hunger And Food Troubles Forum" in the left blue column. I am really looking forward to some really great discussions and ideas being exchanged, so let's do it! I will see you then! Michael

I am so having the same problems - started at 297 - got down to 175 - back up 50 pounds to around 225 - Just really want to get below 200 again - felt soooo good then (looked pretty good too!! LOL)...But I have had an ulcer (hospital on Mother's day, ugh), and feeling pretty fatigued, so I am going to go get my blood drawn (way overdue) and see if there is a physical problem - maybe low B12 or low iron - I am making myself exercise again, even though I do not feel like it - Well, I do not feel like getting up and going, BUT once I am out there doin' it, I really enjoy it - but feel fatigued the next day - like I can't move very well - just in slow motion.....Really glad I found this site - I need people like us So, have you had your blood work lately? What does your doc say? I went through this last year and did not go for the help I should have! Sometimes I feel weak, and I mistake this for hunger and I eat more - I think I am just now realizing that it is some deficiency, and I am going to find out....DeAnna.

Well, Just add me to the list. I thought that the hypoglcymia was gone forever? Mine also drops all the time therefore I have to eat every hour to feel better. Of course only protein doesn't make me feel better either. I only have gained 5 pds back so far but I feel so bad. I am going to try to eat more protein, try to move my butt!!! & drink alot. Would love a do over LOL but we know that is not happening. Maybe the few of us could do it together??? Keep tabs on eachother? PUSH!!!!!!!!!!! Try to have a good day Sharon

OK Guys - several folks have asked us to get together for a "Virtual Support Group", so we are going to start tonight and give it a try! Just come TO THIS SPECIFIC MESSAGE BOARD tonight, we will start at 8PM Central (6PM Pacific, and 9PM Eastern). All you do is select CHAT ROOM from the upper left of the screen here on this board. It is the first selection listed under "Hunger And Food Troubles Forum" in the left blue column. I am really looking forward to some really great discussions and ideas being exchanged, so let's do it! I will see you then! Michael