Almost 5 yrs post-op

Hello there- I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jamie, I just turned 35 & 2-26-06 was my surgery. I also had an abdominoplasty 4-9-03. I was 297 at starting weight & went down to 150. I thought I was too skinny, I liked 175-185 just fine, I was comfortable there. I have been overweight my whole life. When I was 12, I weighed 175. I just had my one & only baby 5-22-06, his name is Hunter. I now weigh 230. YIKES!! Time to get back on that wagon & get some support to get back down there!!! I will be getting married this summer also. -Jamie

Hey Jamie!! Good to see a familiar face here. I am in the same boat...was up to 252 while pregnant and am back to about 212 but I want to be downmt o 175 to 180. I'm trying but it's not as easy as it used to be. Michelle

YUP, I have fallen back into some of my pre-surgery BAD HABITS. I am a ""Routine Person"" When I have a routine, it is easier for me. Doing protein, and LOTS of water & exercise. I need to get back to work full-time, permanant. I have totally enjoyed being at home with Hunter, but I have sat on my butt, being home 24/7, and of course the winter weather too. He is almost 9 months, time for mommy to go back 2 work. I am filling in here thru the end of next week, then I will be on the job hunt again. -Jamie

Will I ever figure this out?? OK, this new stuff on the site has me confused!!  Gonna take a while to get used to it again!!!!!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!! I hope you are feeling a little better. I just found out today the I will not be done here at work friday, I will be here for at least another 4 weeks.  (this does not hurt my feelings any!!!!!) -Jamie

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T FIND THE POST-OP PREGNANCY BOARD.

Hi Jamie and Welcome!!! Congratulations on having Hunter!!!! You can get back to where you'd like to be!!!! Hope to see you here often!!! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have bookmarked this site, so I will be visiting here often!! I need to get back onto "the horse" so to speak. -Jamie

Thank you for posting your message.  I very rarely post on this site - quite honestly I have not been frequently visiting this site for a long time.  But this really hit home, and I wanted you to know that  you are not alone.   I'm almost 5 years out and having trouble with gaining weight also after having 2 kids.  Maybe we can both support each other to get back on track.  I'm starting step by step - tracking what I eat and tracking my food intake (I use sparkpeople.com).  It helps. Good luck & congrats on the upcoming wedding! -Marcy