Weight gain 3 years after surgery...

[brinkie 0]

February 2012 i had gastric bypass...I lost 95 lb...was very close to my goal wight. I wasn't able to get on track after surgery due to neck pain...and that turned into 2 neck surgery's...the first neck surgery was 4 months after gbp...the second neck surgery a year later...I was on different meds (including morphine) for 1 1/2 years...Then last February 2014 I spent a week in ICU with blood clots in my lungs. Well, it's now 2015. I've been off all pain medication and meds that caused 70lbs of weight gain. I feel I let my family down..but mostly myself. Is it to late?

[MichiganChic 3,262]

So sorry to hear about all you've been through! Don't be so hard on yourself about the regain. It happens to people with a lot less reason than you have. We're all human.

In answer to your question, I don't think it's too late at all. If you want to do this, you can. It's hard work,but you already know that. Good luck!

[brinkie 0]

Thank you! I've decided to start over..as if it was day one after surgery...everything is in place, and I'm feeling hopeful!

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@brinkie, I am so sorry to hear about your struggles. It sounds like you have been through the ringer but are ready to come out on the other side.

I have a similiar situation, in fact I am headed to see a spine surgeon this morning. My cervical spine is so bad and I have been putting this off for many years.

I have had spine surgery before so I know what I am in for with this.

I am a fighter so hopefully I will bounce back quickly.

Have you tried the pouch test? I believe it is called the 5 day pouch test. I have read about it and supposedly it helps to give you a fresh start. You can google it and see what you think.

Good luck and I will say a prayer for you!

[brinkie 0]

Sorry to hear about your pending back surgery! Sounds like you have a positive attitude...that's key for a quick recovery! I read about the 5 day test yesterday. That's why I've decided to start over