Sunday the 29th will be 2 years for me. Absolutely no problems here. I have lost 97 lbs.....3 pound away from my goal and I can actually see me finally reaching it. Old habit are trying to come back but at least I am aware of them now. I have maintained my loss for a year now. All is well. Leanne

Pouches are from .5 to 6 oz so at 2 oz. yours would be somewhere in the middle.

Hi Celi, I am two years out this January 29th......I started at 321 and am now 180-186. I think this may be it unless I get myself more motivated to step up to a more agressive exercise program or cut the carbs.....some things I may need to change. Other than that, I am very happy to have had this surgery. I could have never lost this 120 something pounds on my own. I am worried about the future, though. Seems many bariatrics develop problems 3 to 10 years out. Some are minor problems, others are major. But I live every moment for now and I am not looking for trouble. I keep pretty much on the straight and narrow with protein first and I still drink one to two shakes a day for added protein supplementation. I get my blood levels checked twice yearly and have had good results. So, from my mouth to God's ears, let us all be well and continue on our journeys without complications.... Regards, Midge

Ok here goes, I know curiosity killed the cat but I want to know My friend *****cently had RNY just like me, say's yuck at some of the stuff I eat, so I want to know what people think... I don't eat it all the time but at least three times a week I eat stewed Tripe, or sautéed calf's liver with onions, or stewed Pigs feet flavored with pumpkin (I don't eat the Pumpkin) or chicken necks with chicken hearts, lox with cream cheese, veal parmesan and as a treat I love blood pudding, now like I said this is not all I eat, but it is a part of my diet.. I know some of these are high in protein. Is there anyone out there who eats these types of foods?? And what do you think?

Hi Kimberly..to answer your question yes the pouch can stretch but you just need to get back to basics. Measure what you are eating to remind yourself of portion control. As for the few pounds you have gained, perhaps your body is just settling into a better weight for you. We get so caught up in the number on the scale and our head feels and sees fat but our bodies are far from it. You also said you are training. Remember muscle weighs more than fat so you may just be adding more muscle. Also for marathins the nutritional needs as far as I know tend to be more carbs and yet we need less, it is a challenge. Take care of yourself, get back to basics and enjoy your new man. Robin 1/12/2004