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I had my VSG surgery in November of 13. I've lost 79 lbs since and feel much better.

I too fear regaining my weight since I have a history of losing and gaining.

I gained 100 lbs during my college years mostly on beer and pizza.< /p>

After college I went on a 1000 calorie a day diet and lost the 100 in 6 months.

Slow but sure it took me 10 years to put in back on. My MD offered me

the Optifast diet and I lost 120 lbs in 6 months.

Unfortunately I gained back 160 lbs over the next few years.

I found myself weighing 435 and feeling hopeless. I went on a diet and

lost 50 lbs on my own, then I joined a gym and lost an additional 60.

I stopped going to the gym after suffering a knee injury and once again

the weight came creeping back.

After seeing I was back to 386 lbs, I decided to pursue WLS.

So frankly I am scared poopless that one of these days I will stop losing and

start to regain. I am lucky to be able to tolerate Protein Shakes with skim milk

And usually have 3 a day in addition to a meal. I stay away from carbs and

hit the gym at least 3 days a week.

My goal is to get to 200 lbs. I have a long way to go but still fear regaining

what I've lost.

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