Hello All

Hello All
I am 5 1/2 years out from my WLS, I lost 140 lbs but have regained 75 lbs! Not very happy and need to take action to take care of this. I will be making an appt to see my surgeon (Dr Garber) tomorrow for look and see what I can do! I need to be held accountable and find it hard since there is not support group local to me. (Sullivan County, NY).

My first step is to get back here and be a part of these boards again, they sure helped me in the past! Missed them for sure and the older people that used to hang around here.

Good luck....keep us up to date - we're here for you!

Thanks for saying hello , 60 something views and not one hello until now....LOL

Well I think I will work on this the old fashioned way to start and see if I can get myself back into the swing, I did not do all of this to fail again! Thanks for your support!

Hi Deb:  I visit here but not so many people posthere much anymore and I'm not sure why that is.  I do however visit the main forum frequently and also take part there.  Welcome back and also pat yourself on the back for seeing that you need to correct whatever it is you have been doing that may have caused you to regain.  Old habits do die hard! I myself have put on about 10# and am 2 1/2 years out of RNY surgery.  Did you find yourself perhaps snacking a bit more? (I did) and also eating quicker or maybe not chewing your food as thoroughly as you should? (I did) Did you by chance forget to get in all of your liquids and then it seemed like (for me) that every day I drank less and less? I also found myself drinking with my meals again.  I am working on corrections myself and believe me its hard to do!! But it can be done!! Perseverence!!!! I hope you can find a support group near you as I think they are so important in keeping you focused.  ALso, I think those of us who have already had surgery can help others (& ourselves) just by re-inforcing what good habits we have learned and good experiences we have had. (I know it's not all poseys & roses here either however, I think others should be encouraged not discouraged especially when contemplating surgery.  However as you know they all have positivies and negatives, too.  Best of luck getting back on track.  If you search here on OH there are other groups, too that may or may not help you or peak your interest.  Again, welcome back and good luck ! Take care, Mary

Hello Mary,
Yes this and the other board are very slow lately, it used to be such a busy place! Well thanks for posting hun and YES to all your questions.....along with not moving as much as I should and eating more sugar!

I will be  hanging around and see what is going on, I will jus****ch and read. I know I will get back on track but it takes time to work on yourself I guess. This time I am dealing with the WHY I eat and the inside before I really think about another surgery!

Thanks again Mary, have a great day!

 Hey Deb,

I've been told that awareness is 95% of the issue and by you acknowledging this regain and resetting your goals and commitment will help you get back on track. 

It's good to see you online again.  Let's try to get this NY forum back to where it used to be.  Also, don't forget to utilize the numerous FB virtual bariatric support groups (even OH has one on FB....lol)
There's no such thing as too much support, right?

As far as not having a local support group where you are, would you consider beginning one?  OH has a FREE support group leader training that I highly recommend. After meeting you, I think you'd be GREAT at it!  Also, I can and will help you every step with suggested ideas, agendas, handouts, etc.  So let me know.

Hey, are you on Long Island this week at your moms?  If so, let's get together again, if not, please keep me in mind for your next visit.  And in the mean while, you have my cell and know how to get in touch with me if I can be of any further assistance!

(((HUGS)))

Maryellen 

Maryellen,
Thanks hun  I have joined a couple of forums on FB and you are right, you can never have to much support!  I do not feel I am ready to become one of my own, I just feel I do not have the wellness yet but I am working on it and I can look into it again!

No we are not on the Island this week  I wish I could come every weekend....LOL Ok well maybe not every one but it is hard with the gas and tolls right now.

~hugs~