Hi All

You're sweet! I CAN be as big as I was before. I was never a big loser from the beginning. I started at 274 and went down to 183 (for one day) and now I am at 203-206. I am slowly creeping back up. So I figure I have lost only 68 lbs in 18 months. That is not good. Not for me. I am not happy where I am at all. Soemone jusy posted ont he main board a part of my profile. It said that I had the answer right there. It is: 7/22/04: I finally lost something....besides my mind that is!!!! I am doing an all protein diet for at least a week...maybe 2. But I am also water loading. That helps SOOOO much! I drink 64 oz of crystal light with 1 1/2 scoops of Fuzzy Navel before a meal. This usually takes me 30 minutes...maybe 20 sometimes. Then I eat my protein. By then I am full and can only eat a little protein, like 3-4 oz. No veggies or fruits. Not for now. I think my body just doesn not handle carbs well at all. When I eat veggies and fruits, I don't lose. So if this is the case, I will do this as long as I can. Hopefully until goal (50 more lbs) and then I can eat the veggies and fruits to maintain. I know I started this yesterday but I lost 2 lbs overnight. Maybe if I go back to this, it will help. Lord knows I am eating TONS of fruits and veggies right now. I mean I can and do eat 5 large peaches a day. PLUS any salad I may have.

I hope it helps. I try to get all my protein from my food....I eat a lot of chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, etc. I have stayed the same for the last year...hopefully, my body is happy here. Now, if I could just stop snacking!! GRRRR Good luck, I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Joyce

I'm right there with you. I don't want bigger pants either...again! (I've already bought bigger ones and I'm not buying that next size!!) My arms and thighs are always the first to balloon up tho. They fit my waist but my big ole thighs are in the way. And I've several tops I don't wear anymore because they are too tight on my "wobbles". I'll have to do something soon tho or I'll be wearing my nightgown to work and since I work in a trucking company, it just wouldn't be cool.

I thought I was the only one. I really did. All I ever heard is so and so lost this much and kept it off for years. I had no idea others had to go up in size. I am not happy that you have had to but I am happy to know that I am not alone and others really do understand this. My heart goes out to all of us that are gaining. (((hugs))) Joanne

I can't say that I've gained, but I am definitely in a battle with the binges. Some days (like yesterday for example) they win, some days I win. I'm happy if I can hold it off for a few hours (like I did this morning) that's a huge accomplishment for me. I had researched this surgery so much I thought I knew everything. What I didn't know/realize/was honestly told was that the battle continues on. We might have won the first battle, but the war is still raging over here. Every day it's... Who's going to win? Me or the food? Hugs to all of us, I think we need it. Fanny

I can so understand what you are talking about. I'm there with you (except for the part about not gaining LOL). What is bindging to you? I just want to know if that is what I am doing. (((hugs))) to us all. Joanne

hi joanne glad to see you been a long time luckily i still have no hunger here but it must be my band my body just keep changing all the time who knows whats around the next corner lol talk to you soon take care ciao for now ....Davet

So when you find yourself eating too much do you go back to Dr, Pohl and he fixes it? I had wanted the band but my insurance wouldn't pay for it at the time.

It's so nice to see your pretty face on the boards again. You look fabulous! I'm fighting the 20-25lb monster too - I'm so glad we have this place to come to. I know what you mean about the "Honeymoon High" getting on your nerves sometimes. I'm happy to help anybody and I think our experience can be valuable for newbies but we really need this place too - we are definately not alone in this struggle! Please don't be so mean to yourself though -you've done so well and you should be proud. Plus, all the shame and self-hatred is part of the dreaded "diet mentality" IMHO which is partially what got us here. The fear of gaining is very real however and I think we definately can help each other here and perhaps give a gentle kick in the pants if it'll help. We had this surgery to be healthy (cute clothes a close second) and we need to fight to stay that way. Someone said a long time ago that staying at a healthy weight will always be a struggle - but with WLS it's a fair fight. Your WLS pal, Bette

hey I am glad you found us here too............no regain for me but then I have had to keep adjusting the exercise routine up to keep it there....more intensity and more duration of exercise has helped to offset the more eating I am doing too. so are you still exercising??? have you mixed it up at all????? gratitude is my attitude Amanda S VG-DS October 2001 highest >350/342 start of wls journey/154 @goal and after ps