Hey A Pike, I am only 1 year out -- there are a couple of people on the board that are 3 years out -- maybe they will see this post and respond. At 1 year out I have not noticed a bid difference in the size of my pouch. I can eat a whole fried hard egg with a slice of cheese on it. I have not lost enough weight yet that I am fearful of getting to thin. I am still at the stage of being afraid I will not be able to lose enough weight. I still want to lose another 50 pounds. Then I am going to check into plastic surgery. It is my personal opinion that the people that like to rain on other people's parade are the type of people that do not like to see someone else succeed in anything or make a choice contrary to their own. My reaction to these types of people is to not buy into their negative chatter/state of mind. I choose to not rise to their bait or to place myself in a position that requires me to defend my choices. I feel confident that I chose the right surgery for me. Selecting a surgery type is a personal decision. Based on your fabulous results you have obviously selected the right surgery for you!!! Congratulations to you. Sharon -117#

Hi Taryn, I have suffered greatly from vomiting. Seemed in the beginning that was all I did. If I eat to much I vomit. The only other time I seem to vomit is after eating something fairly dense/heavy (i.e. slow to pass through the pouch) I think that "spit" backs up in the pouch making it even more full -- and since it is not passing through fast enough it comes back up. I also experience the vomiting when I eat rice/pasta. I think that it swells in my pouch making it overly full. I am cautious to eat much less than I think when I eat rice/pasta. That's my only insight. Glad to hear that you 2 are doing well otherwise! Best Regards Sharon

Hi Taryn! I don't have the problem you have with vomiting, but I did experience the same thing with my incision. I developed a wound infection while I was still in the hospital and that darn thing drained for 7 weeks. I too, had to tape pads to myself and the tape just ate my skin until I would bleed. I tried everything! The surgeon kept putting in packing and kept it open so it would keep draining. After putting in the second wick, it finally stopped draining and healed quite nice. Just hang in there; it will quit. Just make sure the doctor is aware of what's going on and make sure to report if any redness or fever start up. Good luck! Lenore

Hi Taryn, I'm sorry, but I haven't experienced any of what you mentioned. I would have preferred to offer some pearls of wisdom, but alas I have none. I just didn't want you to think that no one was out here, and I see that you haven't had any replies. Sounds like questions that you may want to run past your surgeon though - just to make sure that you is aprized of your condition. There may be something that he can do to help, and if not, at least you know that he is aware and that there is no need to worry. Sorry I wasn't able to help. Julie

Oh Mary, I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling with these feelings. I can only comment on my own experience. I had my surgery the same day that you did, and I haven't had these problems. I wonder if perhaps due to different procedures? Mine was done laproscopic, so I only have 5 small incisions, and they haven't even been anything that I've noticed. If I were you, I would most certainly contact your surgeon and let him know of your difficulties. You may be dealing with depression, which I'm hearing is rather common among some after anesthesia. Wouldn't it be great if there were something that he could prescribe to help you cope with this? I am no professional, but I think that may be a start. Good luck to you, I will keep you close in my prayers. Julie