Question:
I was wondering?

Hi I am now 10 mths post op from having lap proximal rny, and am very pleased with my weight loss so far down 130#! I was just wondering how many of you long term postops have gained any weight back, and how much possilbe can you gain back, I know that you have to use your body as a tool to keep the wieght from coming back on long term and now too, but I was just curious cuz I heard some say that you can gain back thru having the proximal instead fo distal bypass! Does any of you know the percentage fo weight gain in long term, that just worries me and have any fo you gained back! thankyou!    — Melodee S. (posted on November 18, 2003)

November 18, 2003
I've had 2 weight gains, sugar & fruit (sugar). I'm as distal as one can possibly BE (RNY). Weight regain is certainly a possibility forever. We're fighting a physical disease here, not a mental problem. I think I was pretty blessed that I had a good program to follow, so I had a full tool box when I had problems. I've kept 100% off, but that IS the exception to the rule. I expected 80%.
   — vitalady

November 18, 2003
Melodee: I gained 41 pounds back starting from my 13th month until I put an end to it after a year. Believe me I have no doubt I could have easily gained all the weight I lost back no problem. I thought I'd just cut out some of the bad stuff I had added and things would be fine. Nope. I'm flat out dieting and have only lost 1/2 of my regain. I would tell anyone who starts gaining, not to expect it to end. Be very proactive and stop it before it gets out of hand. Good luck. Sherry
   — sherry hedgecock

November 20, 2003
I'm a little over 2 years post-op. I think it's very easy to regain. I try to keep a VERY close eye on my weight. When my pants start feeling tight, I hop on the scale and if I've gained 3 or 4 pounds, I start exercising A LOT and cut back on calories. I would rather try to lose 5 pounds then 30 or 40 again. I think having a continuous exercise program of walking 2 1/2 miles 3 days a week has certainly helped me maintain my weight. I eat ANYTHING and EVERYTHING I want. I refuse to deprive myself. However, I also realize that when I start to regain weight I have to practice portion control. This is a lifelong struggle and people need to realize that.
   — Patty H.