I had my RNY in 2004 at 283. As is normal, dumped about 80 lbs in the first year. Gained back ten, buckled down and lost the 10 plus another 20 over the next couple of years until I got down to 180. I;m only 5'4", but was pretty happy there, and so was the doctor. Then beginning of the year 2011 I entered into an all consuming project at work. I knew I was using food to cope, the pants were getting tight, but just couldn't deal with it at that time. Completely ignored the scale. By the end of the year I had put on 40 lbs. Who would have thought it could back on that fast. Cleaned up the food to were I was eating what I was before I started gaining. Put on another 20 lbs over 6 months. So, here I am again. Counting calories and carbs. Tried just calories and the scale wasn't moving. So, on to ultra low carb, that has the scale moving again.

I too would do the surgery all over again. It is the best tool ever! But, you can't be complacent.

Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this group because I know that our situation is different from many. I choose the name GrandmaTiny0902 because I have open RNY gastric bypass in September 2002. I started out at 267 pounds and at my lowest I was 142. I have had many life issues that have led to dealing with anxiety & depression and the medication does help with those issues but had made me gain weight. I have 40 lbs. to loss and just started today to ready get serious again. At 142 my daughter called me Grandma Tiny so that is what I would like my grandchildren to remember me as the get older. I need accountability to drink more water and exercise more. I am looking forward to getting to know each one of you more and I will try to give you the accountability and encouragement as you are continuing on this journey to health. We have the tools we can do this for good! I will be praying for each of you.

Hi everyone, I am so glad I found this group because I know that our situation is different from many. I choose the name GrandmaTiny0902 because I have open RNY gastric bypass in September 2002. I started out at 267 pounds and at my lowest I was 142. I have had many life issues that have led to dealing with anxiety & depression and the medication does help with those issues but had made me gain weight. I have 40 lbs. to loss and just started today to ready get serious again. At 142 my daughter called me Grandma Tiny so that is what I would like my grandchildren to remember me as the get older. I need accountability to drink more water and exercise more. I am looking forward to getting to know each one of you more and I will try to give you the accountability and encouragement as you are continuing on this journey to health. We have the tools we can do this for good! I will be praying for each of you.

Welcome TG! You've done well! You can take care of this regain! We are here to help you through it! I too, as well as many of us, suffer from depression and anxiety. Mine is situational, that's a joke, who isn't depressed depending upon their situation?, LOL. Anyway, I wish you all the best in your struggles & victories!

Deb

yep I am long term post....gastric bypass jan 2001. Not done as well as you. lost 150 and have since gained 100 back! not happy, major health issues. where did you have yours done? The surgeon I had was more into doing the surgery and not so much for informing. No phyc tests, no seminars, nothing said about me smoking.....just a fast consult, lab work and set the date. From first consult to acual surgery was less then 3 month. I have recently been told I am very vit deficient. which is the biggest reason for all my heatlh issues. I do not blame the doctor 100%, I blame ME for not taking a more active approach in my own decision to have WLS in the first place.
I have been working on getting back on track. Taking many vits now, watching what I eat, trying to do more excrsies. I have hope I can lose it again. Having a consult with a REAL bariatric surgeon in a few weeks so I can have the follow up care I never had. oh that was another thing......I saw the acual doctor who did my suregy 3x. Consult, day of surgery and one time after. My general doctor took care of me after my surgery.

Same boat here and the reason I joined MFP. Had surgery in 2005 at 296lbs, lost 130, down to 165 for a minute (like someone else said). Gained back about 10lbs and maintained at 175 for about 5-6 years, even after 2 kids. In the last 2 years, I put back on 55 more lbs. So here I am, trying to regain control before I gain all the weight back.

I had gastric bypass in Jan 04. Weighing in at 411lbs, i lost 197 lbs in the first year and 237 altogether. My lowest weight was 169 and over the course of the last 10 years crept back up to 240 lbs. CW is 223 but im finding it hard to lose again. I joined MFP and have been working diligently but have had to make huge changes. I still eat too many carbs but not nearly as much slider foods. I consumed so much slider foods and high sugar foods over the years that I was having blood sugar spikes all the time. Dizzy sweats and nausea. I went through a terrible relationship that just destroyed my will to care about what I was doing to my body. I'm thinking of doing the 5day pouch test to get back on track. How many of you have done this? I haven't had any post op care in over 8 years. Glad to find this group. ^_^

My gastric bypass in 2003
I was 265
lowest weight 140
current weight 169
I feel awesome at 155
I am 5 foot 7 inches

There is no easy way to manage our weight or we would not be on this message board. Everyday is a new chance to get it right. good luck everyone!