have been gaining

i had lap gastric bypass 5/02 lost 110 kept it off until last year have gained about 40 pounds. Now i want to have the lap band over the bypass done. i need to loose about 50.

i had an endsocpy the dr. said nothing is stretched u r eatin mindless. omg i am upset. i want it done and my ins will cover it.

anyone in my shoes please respond please. thanks

Aloha Donna- Have you posted on the Revisions board? I have seen many people in your situation discussing a lapband over an RNY there. Good luck, I understand your anxiety! XOLori

I am 57 and had the bypass surgery when I was 50.  I am in the exact boat you are.  I know that it is not the surgery that has failed me it is my bad habits, that have creeped in.  I am eating to many snacks, not making good choices and drinking with my meals.  Oh yeah, forgot to mention I am not exercising like I should.  I went to the Baratric Center this week  at the hospital where I had my surgery and asked for help.  I met with the dietician and the nurse and they were so supportive.  They assured me I could get myself back on track and they would help.  I just need to get back to the basics.  I have food diaries, new shopping lists and  a exercise plan.  They also told me I could come in and weigh once a week.  It was suggested that I attend the support group meetings once a month.  I am going to really try to do this because I don't want to gain any more weight.  The habits are going to be hard to break.  I know this is going to be hard but my inusrance has cracked down and won't pay for any type follow up surgery unless it is a complication caused by the original surgery.  Knowing me, with the weight loss being slower on the band surgery I would be 80 before I lost what I need to lose.
I have age and menopause working against me but so does every woman.  I have had a million excuses.  Wish me luck,  I am going to be positive and not beat myself up. Oh yeah, I have also gotten back on this site.  I know all I talked about was me but I hope it helps you  in some small way.  I think writing to you has helped me.  I am admitting to myself that the ball is in my court and I need to get back in the game. Thanks for letting me put myself out there, I don't ususally like to admit I am not doing the right thing.  I am the type that will lie on my food diary.  Who am I kidding?

Thank you so much for your words-you have helped me more than you know. I really dont want to have lapband over bypass and i know i eat wrong and to much. You know i thought when i had the surg this would be it but it is just a tool. good luck my dear lets keep in touch

donna

Hey, glad to ready our post! Im there too! I had RNY in 2005 and lost 140 pounds, I have recently gained 20 and am miserable. I do all the things you both mentioned,,drink with my meals, eat carbs, graze. I need a buddy who can relate!! I dont want to gain anymore.

Lets all keep in touch!! There is strength in unity!!

Blessings
Betsy

I will be your buddy! I am in the same boat. I live in Pittsboro, so we could even get together and walk! Jana

Hey, that would be soo cool!!! I love to walk but hate to alone! We will have to plan to do that at least once a week!!

Im starting back on track in the morning. Im so aggravated withmyself for letting this happen!

Lets keep in touch,,my email is   [email protected]

Blessings
betsy