Hi everybody

My name is Marilise, and I wanted to say hi!

What a great website! I had my Lap RNY in august of 2003, and went from 315 to 190. I've been struggling the last 2 years or so with a 20 pound regain. I've gone through every emotion concerning this topic, but more than anything, sadness, panic and fear. I've made such progress in the last 5 years after a lifetime of morbid obesity and want to move ever FORWARD.

I have just lost focus with eating. I don't know how long it's been since I've even had a protein supplement. I did a lot of thinking this week and realized that I just have to accept that my body is now different from that of most, and I have to eat a certain way for this surgery to work properly. Ways of eating that might work for people with normal digestive systems just don't work for me. I found this site last night and started the 5day Test today with a determination to see it through properly. It was strange to drink a protein shake today... so filling I couldn't finish it in a sitting. Strange, but also good and inspiring. I was so disciplined for a very long time after surgery and I know I can be that way again.

Nice to meet everyone, and I look forward to posting on the different topic boards!

315/190/210/130
Pre-op/Lowest/Current/GOAL

Welcome!

Lots of support here. Everyone is extremely nice.



I am actually on my 3rd day of doing the 5DPT and so far so good.

Welcome to the neighborhood & congratulations on taking a big step to get back on track!

Glad to see you! There are lots of people that go thru regains and the fear and shame that goes with it! Don't let it stop you. I have gained some and I am working on relosing it and will do it!

Hi Marilise and Welcome!!!

You'll find lots of information and support here. The support really helps to keep us on track. I just did the 5dpt a couple of weeks ago and I hadn't had a protein shake in about 3 years and I forgot how much I enjoy them! And yes, they are filling! I have started having one each afternoon and it helps not to snack between lunch and dinner.

Good luck to you!!!

I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

globaldiva,

Hello and welcome to our neighborhood!
I'm glad you have started the 5DPT. That would have been my first suggestion!
Stick with it, follow it as written, and you will get great results.
Keep posting about your 5DPT experience.

Welcome Diva!

You have come to the right place!! Luckily you havent gained ALOT of your weight back....that 20 is doable and will help you get back on track to reach that goal!

My name is Julie also known as SUNSHINE in the hood! I'm 4 years post op yesterday and am STILL working on getting that last weight off!

Luckily with the love and support of this neighborhood, I was able to take off the regain and now an trudging forward!!

Today is day 3 of the pouch test for me! SO FAR SO GOOD!

So hang in there and I look forward to being a part of your journey!

Julie

Hi and welcome to the neighborhood! The 5dpt is a great way to get back in touch with your pouch! Please post often and let us know how you are doing!

Welcome........you are in the right place for lots of support, knowledge and friends......cogratulations on your weight loss and way to go jumping in and starting the 5 DPT right away you will be amazed at the end good luck and glad to meet you....hugs

Hi and welcome. Glad to have you here. You have come to the right place!

Welcome aboard! How did day one go for you?

Welcome neighbor - glad you are here!

You've definitely come to the right place. You can gain back the control and we are all here to help and support you.