Never one to keep my mouth shut -- Mo's post sure deserved more responses than just my own, even in terms of just support. If I said anything in my own answer to offend anyone or put people off, I'm sorry - but seems to me Mo put out a sort of S.O.S. and we've always rallied for each other... just had to put it out there - M.

Hugs back atcha, Mo, and so glad to have you back. It's been a long time since we all started out together. Times have changed and so too have our habits of eating, physical activity, just plain embracing this journey to whatever level we do anymore. I stay relatively active in the WLS "industry" and no matter where I go or what I do, the people I talk to who are where we are - post-op at least 3 years out ... are gaining. It is the very, very rare post-op that is successfully keeping all of the weight off that they initially lost. The truest measure of our success must be the level of health we are experiencing, not the numbers on the scale. If we are becoming more the "couch potatoes" that we used to be before surgery - that's not healthy, physically or emotionally; that's not 'joyful' living. If we are not making conscous healthy eating choices every day, then weight gain will be inevitable - there simply is no getting away from that. What is success this far out? What will be success five years from now? Health. Obesity is not health. And the only way to avoid becoming obese again is to eat moderate portions of healthy foods throughout the day - whole grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins ... with an occasional something-or-other that satisfies ... combined with regular, daily physical activity; doesn't have to be monotonous boring exercise - and in fact, should be activities that you enjoy doing but that propel your body through space in a physically exerting way. This is the absolute only way to be healthy, physically and mentally - and to avoid becoming obese again. Easy??? Hell no. But if you can commit to anything, it must be this. And we have this Board to keep coming to, every day, for however long it takes to get it right. I'm so glad you posted this - hard, hard, hard stuff. Don't go away, ok? Love ya - Maureen

Hey there,

I was going to post here about my Saturday, but I think I'll do it in a separate post.   Then there will be another 'face' out there on the board .. lol.

Even though I seem to have drifted off in to the sunset, I do appreciate the efforts everyone has made to keep this board alive.   I return here faithfully even if I am only lurking!

Hugs, Mo

Hi There
 I've been walking that is the only thing keeping any sanity left in me of late. It was 88 degress here today & nor fires here in San Diego just Los Angeles area is burning
this time. They are bad up there. & very scary stuff.
These Santa Ana's in November is just crazy when you guys are raining & snowy
Just don't make any cense.

My Mom fell today at work & she is really sore, but, i think O.K. She went all the way down & had to have 2 of the guys help her back up.
Still keeping an eye on  her just in case she hurt somethng & doesn't no it yet.

Take Care & hope all has a good Sunday.
Ladybug Marilyn

Boy, I see my face all over this Board.... not too many others posting right now. I just want everyone to know that I'm thinking of you and hoping you have a good and peaceful and sane weekend. Find time for yourselves and those you love. In the end, nothing else matters. We're really heading into the final stretch of that 5 year milestone together - and we've lived a lot of life together. I just want to say thanks for being there. And I hope you're well. So, here's to the weekend - and my commitment is to get back to what I've really lost... moving my body. I just don't exercise anymore. I will on Saturday and on Sunday. This is my commitment for the weekend and the rest be damned except to relax and find peace with the world. What about you? Love, Maureen