Well, one year ago, I had lap rny! It has been wonderful!! I'm down to a size 12-14 from a 24-26 and 93 lbs. lost. However, in the last 6 weeks, I can definitely eat more. I have gained 8 lbs. in the last month. I decided to start tracking my calories--I was getting about 1650 calories per day. I went to a website to find out how many calories I need to maintain my weight. According to that, I need 2025 calories per day. After talking to a couple of doctors I work with, they stated that this surgery does NOT fix a slow metabolism, and I DEFINITELY have that! So, after tracking for a while, I think I need to stay under 1500 calories per day to lose weight. So, I'm actually writing everything down that I eat and counting calories. I'm down 2 lbs. since Sunday. I never would have thought that this soon in the post-op period, I'd be dieting again! I'd like to lose at least 25-30 lbs. more and am not willing to accept that this is the weight at which I should be. Anyone else having a similar experience? Any pearls of wisdom? Becky lap rny/6-22-05 281/196/165

Thanks for posting your new pics. You really look great. Dawn

Congratulations Erica~ I'm so happy for you and the changes that you've made in your life. It has been life changing for you. What an amazing year for you, and I'm thrilled that your eyesight is better. I, too, am going to be trying to get pregnant within the next 3-6 months. Keep us posted on how that goes. We want to be able to celebrat that, too! Hugs, Kerri

Great job! You look wonderful!

Erica, glad things are going so well for you. Congratulations!