Weight Loss Surgery Failure

by Heather
(La Quinta, CA. USA)

I guess I'm scared...

I had (gastric bypass) weight loss surgery in 2005 and my weight is starting to creep back up.

They're labeling it as a "weight loss failure"...and want to do lap band on the stomach they had done in 2005.

I want to know if there are some good experiences out there....

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Heather,
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's not unheard of to have weight creep back up after weight loss surgery. In fact, it's entirely possible, and your situation is a good reminder that weight loss surgery is simply a "tool," not a guarantee.

I'm guessing if your weight is starting to creep back on, that you've strayed from the original strict diet that you followed after surgery. (??)

It might be a better idea to get back to the basics of bariatric eating before you decide to go through another weight loss surgery!

You can also regain weight after lap-band surgery if you don't eat properly and exercise regularly so your energy may be best spent getting back to the basics.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. If you'd like personalized diet counseling, please contact me!

Suzette