Question:
Why when you see people that have had surgury10yrs. ago have all their weight back?

   — Dee D. (posted on May 18, 2001)

May 18, 2001
According to the internet magazine for obesity at 7 years 25% are morbidly obese again and at the 10 its even worse. With my poor health I need a treatment now for diabetes. My surgeon says that in 5 to 10 years a drug cure thats safe and effective will be available for obesity. To me the unfortunate weight regain shows just how hard our bodies want to be obese. Thats really sad:(
   — bob-haller

May 19, 2001
My Mother-in-law had her surgery ten years ago and she is still tiny! She looks better than ever and she weighed close to 350lbs when she had hers! :) Renee
   — Renee D.

May 21, 2001
My sister met someone yesterday that had WLS surgery (not sure which kind) in 1974. He has kept all of his weight off and feels great! No problems, no regrets.
   — Christy R.

May 22, 2001
When I had my initial consultation my surgeon explained that some people manage to work around the surgery. Such as drinking soda to the point of where they don't dump anymore. Why anyone would consciously sabotage their surgery goes beyond me, I'm 2 years post-op and I have yet run into anyone who has had the surgery and gained all their weight back. My nail girl (had the surgery before me) has gained weight but her co-workers tell me she eats all the time (grazing) and she has a good tolerance to sugar and doesn't "dump" to easily so she also eats candy. I am too paranoid about that and panic if the scale goes up 4-5lbs and usually it only does once a month!
   — Carrie G.