You are not alone! I was sleeved at 6-12-12 and lost 90lbs and have gained about 10 lbs back. I am just as afraid as you are and hearing about you is helping me. You are doing something right...

I am almost two years out and have gained back 7 pounds. While that doesn't seem like a lot it is huge to me. I am going back to the 500 calorie a day reset and walk daily. I am not going to lose...

That is great information for us all! Thanks!

Maybe you are trying too much, take a couple days off working out, your body may think it is starving. How many calories are you averaging per day?

Try to remember every time you think you want to eat anything, healthy and thinner feels better than anything tastes!

Hi Tori! Sorry I missed you at the hospital! I am sorry to hear that you are having hip pain, i have heard that because of being on your back so much people get back aches but haven't read anything...

Ugh, I did OK on my pre-op diet for the first few days and now I am shaky, nauseated and head achy. I agree that we should follow the doctors rules for this but I think that there is a lot of leeway...

Wow, you put into words what I have been feeling and thinking! Thank you.

Thank you Sarah and I agree. They don't deserve to know or be a part of your decision. Either get on board and like it and support me or shut up and leave me alone.

Don't let them get you down!

Thank you all for your support. I think this is exactly why this website was made. Too many people want to give you negatives but this is a positive and should be treated as such. I told too many...

No most of them are thinner already :-(

Congrats to you! I think it's too late, everyone already knows I just have to ignore them and go on. If i could do it over I wouldn't tell anyone but my husband.

Thank you Shauna, I agree I will have to get tougher skin. I think I just can't believe these people say they are my friends but are discouraging me one week from my surgery!

I think you will do...

I get that some of our family and friends won't agree with this surgery but it sucks that the ones closest to us don't!. My surgery is a week from tomorrow and I have had negativity from my two...

Thanks everyone! I have been looking for somewhere to get samples of protein powder--any ideas?

I have struggled with my weight since I can remember. The first time I can remember dealing with a "diet" was around age 9 when my mom had me try these caramel like things before I ate. Obviously...