One of the best articles I've read in a long time from Cornell University food pshchologist Brian Wansink, PhD. Fascinating stuff, easy to apply. Looking forward to reading what everyone else thinks!!

http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20110805/ways-combat-mindless-eating

Unfortunately my surgeon said it is just something that can occur, there is no one cause, my pouch was not streched when i has the upper GI but when they did the endoscopy that is what they found. It causes the "pouch" to empty quicker. I just wish I would of gone as soon as I realized I was gaining weight.

For the most part I have followed my surgeons recomendations, to this day I do not eat and drink or drink anything ever with sugar or carbination. I had however gotten in the habit of going out with friends to drink every two wks and that is what has contributed I would say to a part of my weight gain. Since I stopped that i have maintained my current weight. Another major thing would be that ever since surgery I walked a minimum of 40 minutes 4 times a week and because of a change in job location my commute became an hour and a half each way and I found no time for it for two years. I just started a gym 4 months ago but there has been no weight loss. Well that is part of my story, I too will always be an addict and it is a challenge every day but it can be done! I am grateful everyday for this surgery as before it i do not think I would be able to be here typing this!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I walk four times a week (more if possible) as well and about the same amount of time. I'm averaging about 2 3/4 miles each time. No doubt in my mind that it has increased my weight loss and lessened the time it would have taken otherwise. But I've been fortunate not to have to deal with a three hour round trip commute which would make it virtually impossible to do what I'm doing right now. Thanks again!

As I read your posts, tears are streaming down my face. Your stories are my story. Now I really can't wait to have the op done. Just the idea of not thinking about food 24/7 astounds me. Losing weight will be a bonus. I just want to have control back in my life. I don't want to be tired all the time and never be able to do anything - especially anything physical. I can't wait to be freed from my food prison! Thank you everyone for encouraging me and helping me get past the nerves and doubt.

Welcome Nina! You are definitey in the right place and you'll find an astounding amount of support and information here. You're gonna love the new you!!