I have been doing pretty well.My weight has stayed with in my goal of 10 pounds.I weigh between 120-130 and I am 5-1 so the weight is good.I had some issues with not being able to eat when I am stressed so then I cant eat then I get over my stress then I can.Medication is a big issue for me as well.I take lexapro for depression I think it works.Others like pain killers for cramps makes me hyper.I feel anxious quite often but then again whatever I take for anxiety works sometimes other times no.I have had 2 Iv iron transfusions since last year even though I take tandem plus.My ferritin was 4 before my last transfusion but I was running around like crazy.My doctor said I cant believe I am out of bed and running around like I do??? Go figure.Otherwise I am glad I had the surgery.To me nothing tastes as good as thin feels.I was a 18-20 before surgery now I am pretty much a size 5!!! Still have head hunger but I do try to get it out and do other stuff.I hate to say it but I work a ton and I am spastic and before I was sooooo unmotivated.Glad to see some of the maysters posting I know we are all busy....Take care.This surgery wasnt a cure just a tool :] have a great year ~Laura~

I'm a little late in posting but it's been a crazy month. I am now 3 years post-op after a 2 year battle to get approved. I am doing well except I have gained some weight recently. I am trying to get a grip on this and get back to attending support groups etc. It's still the best thing I ever did and I'd do it again in a heart beat!

Hey Jane! I am doing very well-can't wait for solids tommorow!

Hi Carol, I am hungry too. I emailed you I hope you got it. I'm going to have some soup later. I had some sf pudding earlier and added some protein powder and it was kind of filling. The hardest thing for me is that dog gone water. As soon as I sign off I'm going to have a big glass yum yum NOT, Keep it up Maysters. Just think we have been at this for 3 years. That is kind of amazing. Also some one actually saw me drinking a protein drink and they said. "oH is that how you stay so slim." Gosh Isn't wls incredible? I guess a little discomfort is worth it. Good luck team. Jane

My hubbie brought me roses at work. Wasn't that awesome!! I'm doing great. Life is good. I do know that I do and will always have food issues!!! I have to constantly tell myself that I don't "need" this or that. (ugh, today I ate m&m's out of shear boredom at work). Carbs still are the enemy!!! I get so darn sick on them and yet crave them so darn much!!! I'm still a good protein eatter. I LOVE steak, and could easily eat a 4 oz steak three times a week. My family has pretty much forgotten about my surgery. The kids don't remember me "before". This is just who I am and I'm loving it!!!!! congrats to everyone on their 3 year mark!!!!!!!!