Where is everyone?

Wow this forum has become like a ghost town since we hit our 1 year anniversaries. Where is everyone? So i figured I'd start a thread to get people's updates. My update: I'm still losing weight, I lost 8 lbs last month (month 14) and am now about 25 lbs away from my goal weight. I started this journey at 492 lbs the month before my surgery and now I'm down to 216. I'm working out 3 to 4 days a week and am eating fairly well, I don'****ch my carb intake like I use to, but at the same time, I rarely go carb overboard. For instance, I still opt for eating BBQ pork rinds dipped in french onion dip rather then having potato chips. So WHAT ABOUT YOU? Whats going on with you guys? Scott

You're doing just awesome! I'm currently under goal and have finally hit the magic number of calories I need to eat to maintain. I go to the gym 6 days a week and weigh train as well. I'm eating more carbs but make sure they are good carbs. I crave fresh fruits and veggies.

Please tell me the secret to CRAVE fresh fruit and veggies!!! Do I have to actually eat them?..Joking...but seriously...I hear people saying that all the time and I WANT to crave them too.

Actually, you do have to eat them! It seems the more I eat, the more I want! hehehe

Hi! My surgery was 2-9-06. A year later, I'm now able to eat and drink almost anything. I only feel sick if I eat too fast or too much. I started at 273lbs., and fluctuate between 184-187lbs. The lowest weight I achieved was 178 for a few days, but that was when I threw up alot. I'm 5'7'' so the 184-187 weight is fine. I am in a size 12 and have some size 10 stretch jeans, which is great! I would like to lose some more if possible. I don't exercise really. I like walking, but don't do it other than when I'm working, or running errands. I have increased my sugar intake since surgery. I was diabetic before, but now all my labs are great. I don't overdue it though. Honestly, I need to drink more water, start taking my vitamins again, eat more protein, less carbs, less caffeine, and sugar, and I would probably lose. I'm just not worrying too much. I feel great! It's the first time in my life that I'm not obsessed with my food intake, the number on the scale, etc. I feel normal. I eat when I'm hungry, stop when I'm full, and enjoy the food when I eat it. I have a little chocolate each day, which I love, put I also eat the Light and Fit yogurt, which is great! I don't binge, and I don't starve. This is better than I ever hoped it could be. It is so funny, two weeks ago, somebody actually refered to my legs a skinny. I never thought that would happen! It is not true, by the way! I may decide to jump into a serious exercise routine, get serious with the water and protein intake, and take off some more, but for now I'm enjoying this for the first time in my life. I appreciate all of you! Rebecca in Atlanta

You sound like you have found such an amazing balance.

Hi, Well I am still here. I seem to have a lot of mind things going on. One day I think I am anorexic and the next I think I am eating too much. I guess I will not worry to much as long as I am still losing for now. I am only losing like five pds a month but that is okay. I finally made it below 200. I now officially weigh 198 and have been there for about two weeks. I am walking two to four miles aday and doing pilates three to four times a week. And all the house chores, gardens, dogs, and such. The surgery has not solved all my problems, but has helped with a bunch of them. I find this surgery is as much about the mind as it is about the stomach. I would never turn back. I painted the ceiling of out summer porch this week, I couldnt have done that before. My husband and I are slowly learning to come to terms so that we dont fight as much. I am working on returning to work but havent rushed it yet. I find myself so busy with life I dont know how I will find time for a job. But I am sure when the time comes I will find it. Hugs to you!!

Wow that's great that you are still losing 5#s a month! I'm lucky if I lose 1 now... Elisa

Did you read all the replies to your anorexic post and your post about not posting on the main BB?

This was for Rie Rie. I WISH I was losing still...even one pound a month. I MISS IT!!!