Help! 5 years post op and need to get back on track!

Hi, I had my RNY on 05/27/02.  At the time of my surgery, I weighed 249.  I got down to 119 (I looked terrible) and now I am up to 156.  I want to get back down to 125-130.  I have completely reverted back to my old eating habits. I don't eat a lot at one time, but I eat all day!!! I am a nurse and I was doing well when I worked at the hospital, but now I have a desk job and I sit all day long.  I am not doing anything physical and I know that is a huge part of it.  Does anyone know if I can go back to how I was post op as far as my pouch size?  What I mean is, if I start to eat more like I should be, will my pouch shrink some back to what is was closer to my surgery? I appreciate any help! Thanks! Lorri

OH MY GOSH U JUST WROTE MY SAME STORY, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT EVERYONE ELSE HAS TO SAY. MY OFFICE BRINGS IN ALL KINDS OF STUFF IT IS SO HARD TO STAY GOOD, I BRING IN PROTINE LIKE CHEESE AND FRUIT, VEG AND DIP TO PICK ON ALL DAY BUT I FIND MYSELF GOING TOWARD THE OTHER FOOD. I WOULD RATER GRANGE ALL DAY THEN SIT DOWN TO A MEAL

That is so true what you said about grazing all day long.  I would much rather do that than sit down to a meal.  I sit at the computer all day too so I find myself snacking when I am not in the least bit hungry!!! It is a bad habit.  I have started trying to ask myself first before getting a snack, "am I really hungry right now??"  Most of the time, the answer is no.  I just like to eat for no reason!  Sick isn't it??  Thanks for replying! Lorri

Hi there.  I've known people that will do protein shakes for a week to try to shrink their pouch.  I sufferred from the same problem, and the solution for me was to get a lap band over my bypass.  Read my profile for details. I know how difficult it is to hold back from snacking all day long... I also have a desk job and I feel like I have to eat or I just can't work... But after being banded, I physically CANNOT eat a lot, and if I try to, I will throw up!  My pouch is tiny again and I'm in total control... I love my band.

Really?? I had no idea that we could get a band after RNY??? Oh my goodness, I am going to check that out ASAP!!!  Can I ask you, did you insurance pay for it? I would seriously consider doing this!  Thanks for your help and your reply! Lorri

OH yes, it is possible.  Some surgeons are recommending it to their old bypass patients who have re-gained.   Insurance did not pay for mine because I was not fat enough (I was about 180 and scared to death of gaining anymore).  I had no intention of gaining MORE weight, so I decided to self-pay.  I headed to Mexico because the cost is 1/2 of what it costs in the States.  I paid $12,500.00 for it.  The surgeon I used has taught many US doctors how to do lap bands and he also specializes in doing bands over bypasses.  I had a great experience with him.   You probably have lots of questions so feel free to send me a message anytime.

Can you please tell me who your Doctor was ??? his name and Phone number  thanks...

are you my twin??? had surgery july in 2001. I am not eating alot just all day....no exercise and now getting depressed weighing in at 157.5 good luck tammy

It does sound like we are twins! I am trying to get info on lap band surgery after RNY, have you heard of this? I don't think my insurance will pay for it though but I just thought I would try to see, it doesn't hurt to ask! :) Lorri

Lorri, Welcom to my world.  I had my RNY done November 29, 2001 and have regaind about 40 pounds too.  And I've been eating everything but what I needed to for the last year - depression, pain and other issues set off stress eating. My surgeon just put me on his Time Out program - nothing but 3 protein shakes and crystal light type drinks and water for two weeks. At the end of two weeks I have to call him and he will decide what I do next.  I started this last Sunday so it's been 5 days.  Good news is that I haven't had any problems sticking to it and I've lost 7 pounds.  I feel much better than I have in months -and have more energy than I've had in a long time. Try talking with your doctor about what you need to do to get on track.  I know this is working for me. Patty Butler