Started Phentermine 15g July 4th (added Topamax 25g to 50g July 22nd)

GW 299
SW 398.6
CW 389.6

Total weight lost as of today: 9 pounds

Hello,

So far I have not had any issues with the topamax. After a week she wants me to go up 2 pills -- one in AM and one in PM.

What WLS did you all have? I had RNY or Gastric Bypass.

Louise,
Good job on not giving up! We are not giving up! You had asked me for the name of the procedure I am considering having with sutures. It is called "endoscopic gastrojejunal anastomosis revision."

Suzy,
Hope you are doing better today

Have a great day Ladies!!

Good morning ladies!

I did pretty good with my plan yesterday - although I faded away in the evening. I am going to do better today! I know that I am an emotional eater - somehow the eating does not help me solve anything either!

Molly - thanks for the procedure name. I am going to research it. Now that I am logging my foods, I know that a huge portion of my regain is my direct responsibility due to what I have been putting in my mouth. That said, I love finding out about what is going on in the WLS fight for success.

Suzy - Have you ever used those pads you can stick on your back that stay hot (or warm anyway) all day? One of the brand names is Thermacare. They come in several sizes. My husband has used those in the past and likes them. He has also used them if we have a big day of walking or other outings and his back is bothering him. We also have a rice bag and a corn bag that can be microwaved, although that does not work so well in the car - lol.

Thanks to you two for being here! My being able to post my journey here, as well as follow you, helps me immensely!

Have a fantastic day!

Louise

Hello Ladies, hope all is well. I am ok. Hanging in there. Dad just got out of the hospital again. He is just stubborn and hard headed.
I maintained at WW this week. I will take it. I have another group you guys may want to check out. Young and old participate. I have been in it for some time. It is about 3 of us who are very consistent. we have a bunch on newbies because I have been posting to the boards to see if we can get others to join us. You both are welcomed to join us for sure!! It helps me stay mindful of my goals daily.

Have a great day!!

Making mini goals help us stay motivated, check out this group and join us. We start a new thread each week with small attainable, mini goals. Even if you don't meet the mini goals perfectly. The goal is to stay mindful and be consistent not perfect and if you do this you will eventually reach your ultimate goals. Check out link and feel free to join us: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/625-mini-goal-one-week-challenge

How are you all doing?? Hope all is well. I am still having Dad drama which I don't want to discuss because it is depressing

Have a great weekend and keep pushing!!

Good afternoon, Im back at MFP. I have been off here quite awhile that seems more than evident with the weight changes. I had RNY Oct 2005 lost over 150 lbs. I had my gallbladder removed 6 months after RNY. I had hysterectomy in Dec 2014 and it has been a constant struggle since then. Welcome to the wonderful menopause life! Ive also been diagnosed with hashimotos and anemic. I have now around 35 pounds to get to where I feel comfortable. I have been keto for around 9 weeks with little to no success so I'm here trying to figure out macros. Hope to figure this all out!

Hey everyone, I feel like I have abandoned our group. We are finally moved out of our house in Vegas and into our rental in Prescott Valley, AZ. We are in. 400 sf park model mobile home in a 55+ RV park for the next six months. We still have a bit of rearranging/reorganizing to do as we brought too many personal items!

Yesterday, I actually walked 2.8 miles! I feel so good about getting some walking in after some crazy time. This morning I walked 1/2 mile and hope to walk more later and definitely planning to get Back on Track!

I will be checking in again, so hope to hear from everyone!

Louise

Hello Louise! Good to hear from you! Congrats on your new home too!
Congrats on maintenance too!! Awesome stuff my friend Keep up the good work!

I have been hanging in there. I am still losing slowly but surely. I am going to try to hit it hard the next six weeks. I got my 5% trinket from WW, I want to get 10% before January 1st.

I had gastric bypass in 2001 because I needed both knees replaced and the only way the doctor would do it is if I lost the weight. It was a long process. After surgery I almost died and ended up in ICU because I collapsed both lungs. I started at 292 and ended up around 220 and never got much smaller. I regained weight over the years until I reached my highest weight of 317 pounds mostly through grazing. I saw a nutritionist and lost back down to 220 pounds. Over the years I have continued this yo you cycle until now where I restarted my fitness pal at 275 pounds. I am now down to 264 through hard work and tracking. The surgery was not an easy thing for me. I ruined my teeth with all the vomiting. I developed chronic ulcers and barretts esophagus and now am on medicine for that. I also had an esophageal hernia where they basically redid the surgery two years ago. Grazing is still an issue but I try to make better choices now. Just wanted to tell my story. A lot of it was probably emotional eating. I lost both my parents in this period of time, my dad in 2010 and my mom in 2014.