Is it too soon to think about revision?

Hello, I had my RNY on 6/13/05. & I can eat ANYTHING. I have never gotten sick from eating or drinking, I can eat less than pre op but still much more than I should, without any side effects. I am devestated. I know my stomach is bigger than an oz. I feel so cheated. I have a big scar & all to show I had the surgery, but I can still eat! I have only lost 35 lbs in 7 weeks & that isnt much considering I started out over 400. I go see the doctor Tuesday, & I go to the support meetings, but no one seems to understand. Should I just resign myself to being FAT forever?

I had mine done on 05/25/05. I sort of know how you feel. I started at 250 down 40 pds. I sometimes feel like I can eat anything too. But I don't because this is a change that I really want in life. Not saying that you don't but sometimes we get used to being one way that we become scared of changes. In this case it's a good change. But I think we get scared because we know that we will become a totally different person - physically that is. It's also hard to change mental thoughts about oneself image. Could that be the problem? It's sounds like it. What were the reason why you had this surgery done? You can do this and you beat those feelings.

Hi Angel!!! I had my surgery on June 13th 2005 too!! I have lost 45 pounds so far. I TOTALLY know what you mean. I NEVER throw up, I NEVER have a bad reaction to food. I thought the doctor cheated me too. But, I am losing weight. So, something is right. I think that what happens in cases like ours is that it's a little harder and we have to be more stringent about our committment to ourselves. I can eat as much as an average sized person. I don't get it! So, since the control doesn't come from my "pouch", it has to come from my "brain"!! We still have an advantage, obviously, cause we have both lost weight...something that I have never been able to do before. Keep your head in it. Remember the reason we did this!! I know it's tough. I was hoping to be able to rely on the power of the pouch to keep my from eating too much, but it doesn't work. Ok, I can depend on ME!! You know, most people can only use the pouch as a defense for a few months and then they have to rely on their will power. Ok, so we are a few months ahead of the game. I know it makes it harder, it's true!! But the truth is, if you weigh out the options, I would rather have to have some control than to be throwing up all the time! Make sure you eat really slowly. I find that I don't have too much appetite in the morning or afteroon, but I do eat a regular sized dinner. If I eat slowly, I eat less. Try to be sensible and try really hard to get some exercise. I am going to kick that into gear this week, I hope! Please email me anytime. We are surgery buddies..same date and all!! Best of luck and keep strong! Rossana Kearny, NJ

If you are averaging 5 lbs a week since surgery I would be super happy with that. That is a lot! Just talk to your doctor about your concerns and how you have been eating and take it from there. Yes its waaaayy to early to think about failure!! Attitude is everything!

Angela Get the negative thoughts out of your head. Listen to your doctor. I had my surgery 13 months ago and lost 144 lbs. If you divide by 13 you see you lose about 12 lbs a month. You only had your surgery not even 8 weeks ago. You are doing great! Remember this is not a quick fix and a life change. Hang in there and be patient and before you know it you will be at goal. After a few months the doctor wants you to lose 8 to 10 lbs a month. Take care Kathy

I'm glad to see you on line again, I've looked for a post to see how you are doing. Just think you are 35 pounds lighter than you were 7 weeks ago. Maybe you don't get sick when you eat but at least you are eating less and you seem to be averging 5 pounds a week...that is excellent!! Where would you be without the surgery? I saw you at the doctors office today on your way out. I wanted to ask you how you felt and if things were getting better, but it was a little hectic. I looked for you at the last support group meeting and didn't see you. Oh yeah I also went to the Monday meeting for the first time and there were only two of us there. The next meeting is Monday 8/8 at 6pm. I am going to be there, maybe I'll see you. Someone else I haven't seen is Joe? How is he doing? Keep your spirits up and think positive thoughts. Shaun

How do you "know" you can eat anything? And why? Not picking on you, but really any weight loss surgery is just a tool, not a magic bullet. AND 35 pounds in 7 weeks is very good. I only lost 48 in 12 weeks and I started at 425 pounds. 3 years postop and at goal for well over a year now. Good luck!