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Regain sucks.  It is a physical issue but even more so is the emotional drain.  You are not a failure!  You aren't alone either.  Many of us have regained weight.  You aren't alone in the regain.  I've had two regains since I had surgery in 2001.  I understand how you're feeling.  I've lost my regain thankfully.  You can too!  

What are the habits you've returned to since losing weight originally?  For me, I went back to eating processed foods, sugary simple carbs and grazing.  I suggest that you make a list of the habits that you need to break.  As an example, if you're eating too many carbs, tackle that one habit.  Limit the carbs you're eating and make them complex carbs (non-starchy vegetables, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, etc).  Limit the carbs for three to four weeks.  

Once you've limited your carbs and changed that habit, take on the next habit.  Break that habit for the same period of time.  Continue on until each one of your off track habits has been changed.  Don't take on all of your habits at once because it can be overwhelming or too much so we quit trying.  During the three to four weeks if you veer off a day, pick up and continue on to the three or four weeks.  Think progress not perfection.  

When you've been on track with each of your habits, you've created a momentum of being on track.  That momentum is empowering and will encourage you to keep it going.  

I encourage you to keep track of your food and activity.  When you log your food (OH's Health Tracker, My Fitness Pal, etc.), you are giving accountability to yourself.  Stay active on the message boards.  Post here with updates as to how you're doing, check the VSG board or any of the others.  There is something about being active with other members that really kept me focused to stay on track.  

The DS is a good, solid procedure.  If you want to have revision surgery, do it.  If you want to be on track, no revision is going to do that for you long term.  WLS is only a tool and it is up to us to use it.

WLS isn't a diet, it is a lifestyle.  We don't fail, we veer off track and need to get back on track.  You can do this!!  

When I read your post I thought I wrote it...were twins (except its not a good thing).  Thanks for letting me know I am not alone +40pounds and all!!

fay

I don;t kn\ow., Depends how you define net carbs, 

I have to count some fiber and some SA... I get reaction to that. 

the only carbs I don;t count are in real green foods, - l]ike unprocessed ve[ggies fiber, real unprocessed nut fiber

But processed food like protein bars - i.e quest -  my body see the "so called fiber" as pure simple sugar" so I can't deduct that. 

when I go on a "clean low carb diet" = first week I don't count calories... I just make sure every meal have at least same fat as carbs (more fat is OK) and no more than 50 %of carbs as proteins... (less is OK... )

i.e.

meal : 15gr proteins +15 gr fat and no more than 5-7 (total) carbs. 

first week or 2 - changing what I eat - matters. 

then after that...once my body is used to my food - I start lowering calories (if needed) to 1000-1400 per day for losing,, no more than 20-30 net carbs from REAL foods.

I have adrenal issues - so once a week I may eat more carbs - but only maybe double - like 40-or 50 net carbs ....I would eat more  - juts the same type foods, the same ration..(i.e.more nuts, nut butter, etc)

I like the title of your post - DETERMINED

Your plan of weekly posts will be helpful to keep you on track.  I log my food and activity as well.  I find that logging my food and activity really helps me to stay on track.

You've got this!

I have to agree with what most people posted.  Fat is good, but be selective. If you are eating dense protein first with some fat and veggies I think you should feel satisfied.  You won't stick with anything if you leave a meal feeling hungry.  I can eat a pint of ice cream, but don't.  However, will feel overfull with 4 oz of chicken breast.  I mostly eat fish so I usually have room for veggies.  I remember the basics which for me was lean protein first, veggies and don't drink for at least 30 minutes after you eat.  I try to go for satisfied and not full.  This is challenging as I like the feeling of being full, not stuffed but full.  If I eat slowly without distractions, I can recognize when I am satisfied.  While I do measure my protein, I eyeball my veggies and fat. I use a spray can for my oils so I am not pouring from a bottle.  Please do not compare what one person can do and be successful to yourself, especially a 14 yr old boy.  We have made suggestions.  You will need to find what works for you.  Usually someone starts a post of what are you eating today.  It is another way of being accountable.  You also might want to track what you are eating at MFP.  Hope this helps some.