Hello Everyone

I had Gastric Bypass (roux en y) in Feb 05. I weighed 315 lbs before surgery. Feb 06 I got to my lowest weight of 187 lbs and had a paniculectomy and breast lift. In May 08 I had a son 3 months premature. I was- 200 at his birth. I was given a healthy dose of guilt and fenugreek when I was unable to breastfeed my preemie son. The nurses didn't mention that fenugreek is used to help the elderly gain up to 4lbs a week. By Aug 08 I was 235lbs. Oct 10 I had my daughter, after more than 6 months bed rest, two hospitalizations, gestational diabetes, and lots of meds, I was 280lbs.I started tackling the regain with the help of youtube, 3 hour high energy workouts, and weigh****chers. I lost 40lbs in 3 months, but it was hard to do because I wasn't using my tool, and I wasn't making a permanent change. I started again Mar 13, using  the rules of the pouch & exercising 2-3 x a day for 10-30 mins. I now weigh 239, and I intend to continue making healthy choices forever. I hope to find support and support others *****ally want the same thing.

Hi Robin,

You've come to the right place.  I joined BOTT recently, and it has been one of the best moves I've ever made concerning my weight.  I have had re-gain over the years, but this is the first time I have been in control of getting back on track for so long.

This site HELPS, and the support, encouragement and camaraderie here is phenomenal.  Tess is great, and everyone I've encountered is warm, sharing, non-judgemental and remind you of the fact that we are here under many different cir****tances, but for one common goal....to reclaim our healthy bodies.

Welcome, and I look forward to your posts.

Thanks for the warm welcome Shelia. It's hard to admit to gaining weight after bypass, but I'm serious about getting back on track. It's nice to be met with understanding.  I look forward to reading your posts as well.

Hi Robin,

What Sheila said is so true.  I don't post much (kinda shy I guess...lol) but I do read the BOTT posts just about every day and it really helps me too.  I plan to start posting more often so I look forward to chatting with you and keeping up with your progress. 

Hi Angela,

Happy to hear that you plan to post more often.  I pore over BOTT several times a day, and I love the days when there are several postings.  I get so many new ideas, and gain a lot of insight into why I behave the way I do when it comes to food issues.  I know now, since joining BOTT, that I'm not alone.

Congratulations on your upcoming P.S. date.  You must be thrilled!

Hi Shelia.  I just realized that I spelled your name wrong in my earlier post.  Sorry about that. 

Thanks for the congrats and yes I'm thrilled! 

Thanks Angela. It's nice to have others who are going through and have gone through this to help me out. Starting over without knowing what to do is a scary process. I look forward to getting to know you.

No prob.  Actually, yours is the correct spelling.  I know a lot of Sheila's and a few Shelia's.  My instructor used to call me She-lee-ah.  But that's the way it is on my birth certificate, so I left it alone.

I think yall will realize (if you haven't already) that just about no subject is off-limits. WE are a supportive group here and we have a lot of knowledge when it comes to life and weight. Post often so we can get to know you.

- Iris