Hey, Donna, I just thought I'd pop on and say hi to everyone. Glad you asked this question. You'll probably get a variety of answers because we're all different, as far as activity level goes. I eat between 1400-1800 calories a day because I work out and I am always moving. You should check with your nutritionist and see what they say about your daily caloric intake. Good luck with your journey, Donna! It's fun, isn't it? Jen Halliday

Stacy, I too had GB in feb of 2006. I have also been through the circumferential body lift, brachioplasty and breast augmentation. I also elected for the facelift to pull up that double chin. It sounds like alot and it was...it kinda sucks but the results are DEFINITELY worth it. I would highly recommend www.bodyaesthetics.com in St Louis. Dr Boswell and Centenno really specialize in massive weight loss patients and they do excellent work. I am saving for the inner thigh lift and then I am done....I just needed the skin removed where I couldn't do it. BTW, I went from 378 pounds to 170 (15 left to go!)....the recovery isn't easy but it's not horrible. Gastric bypass recovery was worse. Plastics sting a little more but it's not that deep in pain you have with the GB Good Luck, I hope this helps. Just make sure you check out your surgeon before any procedure and make sure they are board certified REgards, Angel

Hey Donna, Welcome to the board. It's kinda slow anymore but eventually someone will reply to ya lol. I'm not sure about the calories....But just wanted to say hello. Take care

It has been an amazing journey! I stay between 123-125 and am in a 4/6. I need a little work, but can live with the way I am. I started at 250 in a 24/26 and have lost half my total weight. Sometimes I still can't believe it is me staring back in the mirror. My life is so much better, or should I say "quality of life". I really enjoy doing all of the things I couldn't do before due to the weight. Snacking is sometimes a problem, I just make sure there are good snacks that are filling but not fattening. I still have trouble getting in enough food during the day to keep my protein consumption up. I don't want to stretch my pouch so I just kinda graze. It seems to work for me.

i am in this group i guess its been about a year since i've even been to obesity.help sooooo.... i was wondering if anyone has ever told you at this far out how many calories per day we are supposed to eat i know that everyone is different but i just need some guidelines thanks donna