17 Months Out .. The Window ..

This month will mark the 17th Month out from our surgery . ( May Babies ) I read about and hear from so many that are still working toward your goal weights . For most that had RNY our window of opportunity to loose is next month . 18 months out and the weight loss is about over . Can you still loose .. or course you can . It becomes a lot harder now . If you are one who is not at goal or want to loose more . Here is what I suggest and I swear to you all .. I mentor many post ops .. it works . Get your protein back up to 120 grams . If you need to suppliment with shakes do so . Lower your carb intake . Remember good carbs are ok .. Veggies - Fruits .. etc . But if you are consuming white carbs and still not loosing . Get rid of them now ! ( Chips - Bread - Pasta ) Keep your caloric intake low . 1000 to 1200 a day . Now the biggie .. Get your butt moving again . You must move .. Exersise .. walk - go to the gym . What ever works for you . Water : Get your water intake up to no less than 90 oz a day . Just remember that your goal and others may not be the same . If you do not hit your goal . You are not a failure . Your body just reacted different. It is all what you want . I see so many that come to me saying they need to loose 20 or 30 more but are eating really bad food choices . Get back to basics . Re-start or Start your food journal. Be accountable for your weightloss . The surgery is a tool . And it works . But you have to be strong and willing to do what it takes . We forget sometimes that this is for life .. and it is .. I everyday look back 17 months ago and I promise myself I will not go back there and will fight and work to stay where I am . I know you can do it .. Get aggressive .. !! Hugs to all .. Love ya .. Natalie

Natalie, HOW TRUE! I am working on my 'last 10 lbs' although my doctor states I don't really need to--I am a 'normal' weight. Another thing I learned from 'research' - its a slippery slope when one doesn't remain vigilent about their regimen--its easy to slip here and there and go back to the 'old ways'. This board is very helpful to me in that regard! Hugs to all!! Debbie R. -108 lbs.