Question:
weight is back on
Had my surgery 02/2002 and have to say I have put back on 50lbs :( Everything I seem to do does not help, anyone have any suggestions/comments? I really want this off!!! and for good!!! — lrw63peach (posted on October 20, 2005)
October 20, 2005
Lynn:
Have you seen your WLS surgeon about this? Were you transected? I'm
wondering abou the possibility of a staple line disruption? I'd say to see
your Dr first, and make sure it isn't a mechanical problem, then if
everything checks out ok, you need to rethink your eating habits, and if
you're not a regular exerciser, you should consider starting! Good luck,
remember to use that tool !!! DeeAnn R
— DeeAnn
October 20, 2005
sorry to hear you having problems, have to admit it scares me. I am 1 month
away from being 3 years myself.
I know what works for me is to go back to basics, protien, my shakes, 5 or
6 small meals a day and the pouch rules for dummies. remember this is just
a tool, we have to use it right
or it will fail us.
good luck
— terri R.
October 20, 2005
Please go to this group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
I do believe your doctor did not transect routinely in your era, so you may
need further testing to see what's up.
— vitalady
October 20, 2005
Guess what??? You are NOT ALONE, my dear. We NEED to talk, 'cause I've
experienced the very same thing!! My 'therapist' put me on Wellbutrin XL. I
hear one of the side effects is weight loss...email me...PROXIMAL LAP RNY
9/3/02 5' 2" 265/185/115-126~~Hadiyah, a.k.a.~~
— yourdivaness
October 21, 2005
Oh dear. Bless your heart. Am I correct in assuming you had the RNY? My
cousin had that surgery and is gaining hers back. The statistics aren't
that great. The last report I read showed that HALF of those who get that
surgery gain it back. You can do it though, just set your mind to it. I
wish you the best!!
— T S.
October 21, 2005
Just because you had the operation doesn't mean you can eat anything you
wish. Eat 2 to 3 oz per meal and watch the carbs. Carbs are weight
gainers. Get out and walk as much as possible. Please take care
Jack S
— Jack S.
October 21, 2005
I hate to do a commercial, but Barbera thompson, who has authored several
books about undergoing weight loss surgery, and has had it successfully and
kept the wight loss up for a long time, now offers a menor program for
people who have not lost weight or are regaining weight they lost. She
discusses diet, exercise, and psychological problems, and keeps in touch
personally with everyone. http://www.wlscenter.com/
— Novashannon
October 21, 2005
You can get your surgeries mechanics checked out and prepare for the
possibility of needing a revision. Or buckle down and attempt to go back
to the basics and rely on good old fashioned diet & exercise.
I also had surgery 2/02. I never reached my goal weight stopped about 60
lbs above it. I lost 120lb my 8 mnths post op and I have gained back 20
but also fear that I will now gain back even more.
revision is not an option not covered under my new insurance. They wont
even pay for a surgical follow up. I know my eating habits aren't the
best. I also have a bad knee making it hard to exercise long enough to see
results.
— SARose61
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