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Hi Ellen!
Sorry you're going thru the regain hassle. I am there myself after just 3 years. I became very ill the beginning of 2017 & couldn't do much exercise or anything else I enjoyed...so I ate!
Due to heart issues I have not been able to regain the level of exercise I was doing previous to becoming ill last year. I struggle with bouts of fatigue that make moving difficult.
On the good side my VSG surgery gave me so mu*****luding the information & education to get myself back on course. It is just a matter of using all that to lose the regain.
I have to admit I have been hit and miss! Plus I got SO tired of protein shakes which were a great source of protein and feeling full. I need to go back to them...probably even do a pre-op diet for awhile.
I just keep putting it off by trying to cut calories, portion sizes and carbs. Its not working! Mostly I can stay under 1500-1600 calories, but that is too high to lose anything. The fritos and chocolate keep the cravings going...sigh.
So anyhow I'm right there with you on the regain. Welcome, post here when you can and good luck!
Kathy
Kathy
Good morning all! I am a 59 year old VSG lady trying to get back to losing a bit of regain. I started my journey at 208 pounds(5'3")and lost 68 pounds 5 years ago. I've put 20 back on and have been struggling up and down that same 20 using various "diets". Yesterday I started tracking my calories, protein, carbs, fats again. It worked before!
I would love to hear how all of you are doing!
Ellen
VSG 6/4/13
Ellen 
Happy your problem is resolved, it sure sounded like a stricture and really pleased you are now on the mend.
jen
Hi everyone...I had my surgery in 2003 (open rny) at 55....I lost 187lbs initially...then did a slow regain of I believe about 100?... now I have about 36 more to lose to get to my lowest.... Now I'm 70... retired... have had both knees replaced during the last year and a half...and I feel really good and just keep moving on!!! I really like the idea of this thread....so see ya'soon!
Welcome HoJo!
I am also 63 and feel the same as you! LOL it sounds so old but i don't feel that way in my head (maybe in my back, tho!)
I just got my surgery date moved up to 10/29 for the sleeve. EXCITED!
Thank you everyone! I made some calls to find a cardiac lab to do the stress test sooner and just got a call back! A great nurse is expediting my records and we are hoping to have it done by week of 10/15 to get an earlier surgery date! Fingers crossed!
Susan
Hi HoJo!!
CONGRATS!!!! And HANG ON IT'S A WILD RIDE!!!! 
I had my RNY back in Oct of 2006 and lost at one time 164 lbs. Sad to say I have gained some back due to stress eating since I lost my mom a little over a year ago. But I am trying hard to get it back off again!! I didn't have any problems with my RNY and my only regret was I didn't do it sooner!!! I was 54 when I had mine done.
Hope you come back we are here for you!!!
Good luck finding out what your problem is...hope nothing serious!!!
HUGSSSSSSS
Welcome Hojo & congratulations on your recent surgery! I had mine at 57 almost 3 yrs ago & have never regretted it despite some regain.
This site isn't as active as it used to be, but we are hopeful newcomers will make it the way it used to be. We shared about everything going on...just not weight loss.
Hope all goes well with your appointment. I had the sleeve so a stricture was not a complication of that type surgery.
Let us know how you make out!
Kathy
Kathy
