I'm Beth, otherwise known as Melting Mama on the internets. I have been blathering on about my weight loss journey for years at my personal blog, "Melting Mama." During this time, I have encountered my share of successes and struggles.
Short history: I had gastric bypass in 2004, originally weighing in at 320 lbs. I hit a low of 149 lbs, and have seen every number from 149 - 210 lbs. since then. My highest regain came during a pregnancy in 2006, and I was able to lose the weight again, and consequently regain some. It's been a game of up and down since that point. My husband, also had gastric bypass in 2004, going from 370 to a low of 165 lbs. He's been hovering from 180-195 lbs, and is currently at his highest regain since surgery now, somewhere in the 195 range, though he won't tell. We have family members who have also had gastric bypass, with varying results.
It's become increasingly obvious that there is a NEED for more discussion about a touchy subject out there in the world of "life after weight loss surgery."
REGAIN.
You may find that there's not much out there about the topic, without folks screaming "FAILURE! FAILURE! YOU ATE THE DORITOS NOW YOU PAY, SUCKER!" The land of post weight loss surgery peers can be really harsh. For some bizarre reason -- empathy melts away with weight loss in some post-ops, and when they're at goal and tossing around their stats -- you're tempted to just -- QUIT.
Or in my case, get flustered and have some cheese and crackers.
Regardless of my own level of success or regain -- I feel that we need to understand regain better.
To avoid, to repair, to get answers, and to ultimately - get past it and find a place where we can healthfully maintain a NORMAL BODY WEIGHT without drastic dieting measures, obsessive exercise or eating disordered behaviors.
This, is where I want to talk about it. Join me.
