AAAk! Halloween candy/loose skin/depression/tummytuck/Help!

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Hi All,

I joined the group after my one year anniversary of my RNY. I haven't

posted but now I feel like I need you guys and your suggestions for

me. I have had no unusual side effects the past 18 months, but this

past 6 months I have gradually put on nearly 20 lbs from my lowest

point. I am 183 and was 162. I originally weighed 256. I see that the

10 lbs of 20 are somewhat normal, its the last 10 lbs that has me

most concerned.

I am very thick around the apron that seems to be growing and its

uncomfortable. I take Naprosyn almost once a day due to low

backache. Sex is bumping bellies again and I feel unsexy again like I

used to. I don't have a rash, but its itchy underneath the apron. I

do exercise on average about 2 times a week (I know I should do more,

but 2 is a big amount for my lazy self--sometimes I have better weeks

and do 4-5 times). I am a size 10/12 in body size but for the dang

apron very loose belly skin that makes me wear size 14 and have a

baggy butt fit. Exercise has not helped even when I do it more

frequently. I am 48. This is loose skin and not so much fat as far

as I can tell. The rest of me is fairly fit considering the weight

gain. Any ideas for getting past my HMO doctor to the plastic

surgeon consult? Last physical she said " workout " . I did, its not

working!I don't think they are very knowledgable about WLS.

Secondly, I stopped takng Effexor XR 150mg/daily for about 6 months

post-op and then decided I needed it. Didn't go back to shrink just

got a refill. I have become concerned that I am depressed inspite of

taking it and have gotten a reevaluation appt that I go to on

Thursday with a shrink. What should I tell him? Is the time release

just not working? I totally crave sugar, and I don't dump for the

most part. Why do I feel the need to eat something I know is not good

for me? Am I nuts or what? I dont crave carbs other than sugar. I can

stay away from potatoes, bread..just not chocolate especially this

time of year.

I did stop drinking water with meals. I try to eat protein first and

do protein shakes and bars to keep up the protein thanks to all of

you. That helps the hunger most of the time. I feel hungry alot.

I am wanting a tummy tuck. All i can see is this ugly apron as

blocking how I want to look. I don't feel good about myself and my

looks like I first did post-op. I want my meds to be readjusted so I

feel good daily again. Any suggestions for what to do. I feel like

getting the meds adjusted would help. I really think a tummy tuck

would help even more. Thanks for listening. Lacy