peej48

I too am needing encouragement . I had my revision surgery on June 6th, 2016. I lost 30lbs over the next 2 months. Then I "fell off the wagon" so to speak. I have gained back 8lbs. It seems I have no "full" switch after a few bites. I have days where it feels like I'm starving and could eat a whole buffet by myself. I had more control with my band (I would throw up if I ate too much). I lost 60 lbs with my band. I had to get my revision because of Gastric Reflux. So far I'm not impressed with the Bypass at all. I feel it has done nothing for me. My husband has even made the same comment

I watch "My 600lb Life" and think good grief! Look at those people - they can loose an unfathomable amount of weight and you cant even get rid of 50lbs. I'm sooo disappointed in myself, angry at myself, and embarassed to be seen because people know I have had surgery and think I should be skinny by now. I feel like a failure. I realize the surgery is only a tool - the rest of the work has to come from me. I dont know how to get "back on the wagon". I'm afraid I have stretched out my stomach beyond fixing. I have asked my surgeon for a "buddy" or "mentor" but it seems like here in "small town" Colorado no-one wants anyone else to know they have had surgery. After failure - I guess I can understand why.

Any help, advise, suggestions, lectures..... or whatever is necessary I would greatly appreciate. I'm tired of crying and feeling like such a failure.

I had my Lap Band to Gastric Bypass revision on June 6, 2016. Lost about 25lbs so far (not as much as I hoped for). Could really use some advise - have been terribly disappointed in myself and have fallen "off the wagon"