Hey Robin...my surgery was on February 8, 2005.   I had lost 120 pounds and have since gained back 40.  Saw my surgeon yesterday and lost another 5:)  It isn't easy for sure.  However, I do know everything I'm doing wrong and don't try to fool myself or anyone else about that.  I still need to lose another 100 pounds so it's time to get serious again!!!  So, I'll be attending monthly support groups, writing down everything I eat, exercise and stay away from the crap foods.  I don't enjoy them anyway.  Plus, they play havoc on my stomach...I always have dumping!!!  I can't go out to eat too far away from home, because of that!  So, that's just stupidity on my part.  I'm ready to go back to basics.  Glad to have you to talk with!!

 

Barbara

At 8 years post op, I was curious to see who was still around and how everyone was doing.

You can see my stats below. I regained about 80lbs after two babies (whi*****luded 3 months of fenugreek, and 6 months of bedrest) and I am losing the regain now. I've lost 40lbs so far, and I hope to lose the last 40 and maybe 20 more to finally get to goal. I hope those of you still around are doing better, but if not, maybe we can support each other and cheer each other on.

I hope someone is still around. It would be nice to talk to someone else who is this far out.

 Gina, those are wonderful pictures and I can tell you had a great time too. Take care and God bless.

 Hi, it is so great to see and hear from you.You look Awesome, and congrads on keeping the weight off, they tell me it could be worst. I have gained about 7lbs. But I am happy where I am at. Exercise is something I do, not as much but I try to maintain. I had never been to this part before...so it has been a struggle. I would never go back to what was, and I am feeling great. I do check in at the light weight boards and try to stay connected it really helps. Take care and enjoy this year and rock on with your new lifestyle! God bless and thank you again - I do miss those on the board. Debbie

 Well for me it is 5 lbs heavier. I am not so hard on myself about exercise.  I have slowed down with the exercise,not doing an hr everyday.
Eating is interesting, still doing 2 - 3 protien shakes a day, plus veggies and fruit. Sometimes, I eat pizza or bread. 
As my nut and I was discussing - it isn't as exciting as when I was loosing weight and looking so very much different. Support for me is so very important or I could not continue to do what I do.  I have found that I have to support myself more than depend on others. If that means searching for answers to my questions, reading about emotional stuff, or just write a short blog. 

Over all Life is Grand! I would "Never" want to go back to being what I was 5 yrs ago. Be blessed and good luck with all the hard work to maintain where you are right now.