I found you! I knew you posted somewhere here. I have gotten nothing but great support from you Miss Cheryl. I come to this place because of the hope I feel from persons that have walked the talk. I appreciate your wisdom and low tolerance to idiocy that will rear it's ugly head in life.

Congrats on 16 years lived on your terms. Food stopped dictating it's will over you when YOU decided. That has helped many to see it is possible to change our direction in life.

Thank you.

I am 55 and I had the RNY 8 years ago. The exercise will make you feel better, but diet is the only thing that would help you lose the regain. 

At one time.I gained over 20 lbs. I lost most of it.... I am very slowly losing mtpy last 2 -3 lbs.. Adjusting the goal..(i am withing my original goal range now) as I get closer to it... 

It is a slow process.   Slower than right after RNY.  Fist 5-10 lbs it was sort of "easy".. But the last 10 lbs, losing and learning to maintain that loss - is challenging... 

The way I am managing it : Proteins and fat, some carbs.  Not too many proteins. Not too many carbs.  Trying not to drink my calories... Good night sleep. Some exercise - but not too much.  Too much cardio causes my BS to drop and cravings... Slow and easy is better for me. 

Hello everyone!  I had RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery 6 years ago and lost a total of 255lbs including 15 from reconstructive plastic surgery.  Unfortunately, over the past year or so I have been gaining weight.  I have blogged about my concern but the underlying problem was degenerative arthritis in my right knee reducing my activities and adding to my overall pain/stress leading to emotional eating.  So...last month I had surgery and a total knee replacement.  This is the second surgery on that knee so rehab is going to be a challenge.  The good part - not going to work has allowed my to focus on my health including my diet and I have lost a few pounds.  I'm down to 191 from a high of 206.  I would like to get down under 180 if I can't get all the way back to my lowest weight of 170.  As I work my way through physical therapy and start-up my regular exercise routine I expect my weight loss to continue or accelerate. 

With this surgery I need to recognize that at 52 years old I need to take my age into account and maybe adjust some of my strategies.

I would love to hear from those of you who are also focused on the challenges brought on by aging after surgery.  How have you adjusted?  Are there exercises that are more forgiving as we age? 

Yes post this on one of the other forums and you will get more response . I also think if you loose 10 lbs a month you will be down 60 in 6 and 100 in 10. So that's not a bad thing. Just do what your doctor and team says, and keep reading and interacting here and you will have the success you seek.

Whenever I am prescribed a New med I call my surgeon's office and get the expert advice. Extended release meds can be tricky!