So I have been post op for over two and half years. I feel like I never had the surgery and now it seems I am slowly putting weight back on. I had a baby eight months ago and lost all baby weight. But my appetite is the same as it was pre op. I am very upset and frustrated. Anyone else have this problem? Some advice would be great. Thanks

I am 3.5 years out and yes my appetite is back. I think that is normal...

The whole idea is that the WLS helps us develop new habits, and even all these years later I really CAN'T eat as much as I used to as long as I stick to dense Protein first... everytime.

My advice is to go back to basics. Protein first. Don't drink with meals but hydrate really well between meals. Limit carbs - and don't eat junky slider type foods. dont drink your calories (soda, fruit juice, booze etc) and watch out for "healthy sugars" as they can trigger cravings too - examples are fruit and fruit juices. Watch Protein Bars as they are high calorie/high carb.

It is a lifelong struggle but I will say I am alot happier fighting it out in the 150s than I was fighting it out in the 300 plus plus range....

Hang in there!

Oh I am sorry, I thought you were a sleever like me... it seems you posted in the bypass forums so I assume you had a different surgery. I suspect my advice/comments are similiar though regardless of the WLS type...

What type of surgery did you have, Sleeve or RNY?

Rny