VERY CURIOUS...

Does anyone know of someone else or have you yourself gained back a lot & then successfully lost it again ? A lot of us want to get back on track & I know a success story would be really encouraging. Thank you for any input !

Hello Tanny,     I used to be a very active long time member here, years ago.  I had my WLS back on June 1, 2000.  My starting BMI was over 60, and I was only a teenager.  Now almost eight years later, I have regained "some"  that some being about 80 pounds.  Now at the start of a new year, I am actively trying to lose it again, by upping my exercise routine, and faithfully keeping a food journal.  So far this year, I have lost about 6 pounds.  Currently my BMI is 40.  That is still considered morbidly obese, yet, I am still quite healthy, and very active.  I play racqet ball several times each week, and I play often with the kids, running around outside, etc.           I still believe my surgery to be a success.  Sure, I am still somewhat, "fat" but I am still very healthy, and happier, then I ever was prior to WLS.  I also think I am built differently that some, because even though I have a BMI of 40, I still wear my "Walmart" jeans, size 18-20.  I think I would easily lose about 40 pounds or so, if I could just get rid of some of this extra evil skin of mine, on my arms and back!  :o)  I'll need to get health insurance for that to happen though...       Anyways, I dont know if you will find this information helpful or not, but it is my story.  I do hope that one day, I could be even more of a success story.  I am stubborn enough to help make that happen!  Good luck to you, Tanny!            ~Cora Elizabeth Martin

a lot being a relative term. i've gained 6, 8 and 13 and taken each one off. the first two were much easier than the last one.