It has been 4 years since my surgery. I needed to lose at least 100 lbs I lost about 40 lbs then never lost anymore. I got so depressed about it and felt like such a failure that I finally quit trying so hard and eventually quit trying at all. Of course I have put the 40 lbs back on. I am sure my sleeve is stretched out now. I am considering having gastric bypass now.. Any suggestions? I feel like such a failure.

Edited January 13, 201610 yr by scliftonw

The hardest adjustment for me is to not drink and eat at the same time. Before I would never eat without something to drink.

I literally used to drink FOUR glasses of Water through the course of a meal at a restaurant. I am not joking. But I adapted to the not eating and drinking at the same time thing pretty well. Took me maybe a month or two after I was on solid foods? I usually just wouldn't allow myself to have anything to drink within reach while I was eating. Now I can have a glass of water sitting right there and I just won't touch it. My plan allows me to drink right up to the time I start eating (don't have to stop beforehand like some plans call for). And then wait at least 20 minutes after eating. But I usually wait more like 40, just because I'm full from my food and don't feel like I have room for any water for at least that long.