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08-12-2008, 09:12 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NY
Posts: 30
Weight Statistics 10/31/98 Start Date:
04/15/04 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
218 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.9681978799 % % Lost:
Memorial Day 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.0885207101 BMI Start:
36.2731360947 BMI Current:
24.1266272189 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  4 Years & 4 Months Post-op And Completely Out Of Control
Hello All:
I am new to this site! Somewhere, sometime ago I've totally lost my way! I have tried weight watchers, and a number of other diets in the last year to get to my ideal weight. It wasn't until the other day when I was looking up information on the lastest diet I planned to try, when I came across this forum. And it clicked....I had long ago stopped communicating with my fellow WLS Family! And this has been my demise. I am trying to live my life like people who haven't had WLS and it has gotten me no where, but a 51 lb weight regain (my lowest weight was 167lbs back on 11/18/06). Which has smashed my self-esteem. I have totally become addicted to Ritz crackers and other carbs. Which made me totally believe I was a failure. Like I totally took this tool, this gift that I have been given and totally took it for granted. It wasn't until coming across this site that I begun to feel like I am not a failure and that I can get back to using my tool for my better health.
My question to my WLS family is....Is there anyone else who is 3 or more years post-op? Have you been able to keep the weight off? If you have had struggles...How have you gotten back on track?
Any insight that can be shared will be greatly appreciated?
Thanks a lot 
P.S. I plan to post pics as soon as my computer is up and running. All my pics are on my other computer which has been down for 3 months now.
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08-12-2008, 09:46 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 2,849
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
168 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1860465116 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index45.7618944637 BMI Start:
25.5415224913 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am not 3 years out, but I do know that studies show over and over again that support is a definite factor in long term success in WLS as well as other weight loss journeys.
You have SO MUCH to offer all us newbies. Don't think you are doomed to failure. Just call it a 50 lb wake up call! Here is what I hear from the vets...go back to basics... protein and veggies, and get that carb monkey off your back. You taking your vitamins?  You will be feeling better within a week and the weight will begin to peel off again.
Please post often! I look forward to seeing your pics!
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"Burning out this fuse out here alone" Surgery 4.29.08
11-29-08: Down 90 lbs. Total cholesterol is under 200 for the first time in my adult life!
1.11.09: 100 lbs down! Century Club! WHOO HOO! 
7.10.09 GOL! GOL! GOLGOLGOLGOLGOL! GGGGOOOOLLL!
1.10.10 Still at goal.
2.21.12 up a bit. Back on track, I hope. 
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08-12-2008, 10:10 PM
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#3 (permalink)
| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NY
Posts: 30
Weight Statistics 10/31/98 Start Date:
04/15/04 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
218 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.9681978799 % % Lost:
Memorial Day 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.0885207101 BMI Start:
36.2731360947 BMI Current:
24.1266272189 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Judijo:
Thanks for your words of encouragement. I plan to do exactly that (get back to basics). I plan to start with the 3 day LPT. The problem is..I have a wicked toothache and I am on antibiotics, I don't want to do a LP diet until I am off the antibiotics and pain meds. So hopefully, I will start this weekend.
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08-12-2008, 10:54 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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welcome to the site. glad you found us. i am not as far out but i think there are a handful on here who are. email Breechick and try fr1endly2. they may have some insight as they are the furthest out that i remember offhand.
i know its hard, but try to get back to the basics; protein first, keep meals separate from fluids, and get in all your fluids through out the day. thats a start. its like riding a bike and we are all here to cheer you on. YOU CAN DO IT!!
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08-12-2008, 11:49 PM
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| | Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,791
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
No, you are not a failure, you just forgot that your pouch needs a little TLC that is different from a full size stomach. Plus, sure, you gained, but I'm sure it isn't like what is was pre-op, lose, regain, and then add some on.
Just go back to the basics as Kenyar said, protein first, lots of water, fluids and meals don't go together, yada, yada, yada.
Now, you say you have a bad toothache and are on antibiotics. Be remineded that crabs can be bad for infections, and proteins are good for healing, so just starting on the protein first, and making sure that you get in the required amount of daily protein, can help heal your tooth faster. And in doing so, you may find that your carb cravings will start fading, even without the doing the liquid proteins.
(((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well.
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08-13-2008, 06:36 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 284
Weight Statistics August 14, 2004 Start Date:
August 14, 2004 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
220 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index35.5050505051 BMI Start:
21.303030303 BMI Current:
22.5941230487 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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First things first.......YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE....I had my surgery the same yr you did.....8/14/08. I am struggling with 10 lbs that I have gained....I am new on here also......like you I never found support like this before, but let me tell you everyone here is great. I am also trying to go back to basics.......so you and I can do this together. We are not the only ones that struggle, so stop beating yourself up. Just take a couple deep breaths and make today your starting point. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
Im right beside ya
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08-13-2008, 06:41 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 2,707
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.7878787879 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index47.3448979592 BMI Start:
33.7153061224 BMI Current:
28.693877551 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Just wanted to say Hello and welcome. You can do it again - good luck!
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08-13-2008, 06:46 AM
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#8 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the board and I want to say I'm glad you are here to remind us that the future is not a gurantee, that we have to work at this to keep the weight off. We'll all be here to cheer you on and help you when you stumble, because some day we're going to be where you are and need that support too.
Good luck!
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08-13-2008, 06:49 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 284
Weight Statistics August 14, 2004 Start Date:
August 14, 2004 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
220 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index35.5050505051 BMI Start:
21.303030303 BMI Current:
22.5941230487 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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well put Barbie.........thanx
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08-13-2008, 07:11 AM
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#10 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I'm only a year out, so it's hard for me to comment. I'm still kinda losing, but I know it will ALWAYS be a battle....one we will ALL have to fight each day. The tool helps us get to where we need to be....the REST IS UP TO US!!
There are a lot of forums heres with meal plans, tips and suggestions. Hopefully, this will help you get back on track and back to the basics....and POST AS MUCH as you can....it's like blogging and someone here is wondering the same thing you are posting....we are all going through mostly the same things!
Welcome aboard!
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