I'm two years out as well ~ And LOVIN' it! My wife & I have each had LapRNY (hers was 12/04). I've lost about 192, she lost about 150. We both exercise and believe that is the key to major success. Last night we split a sandwich from StL Bread Co. It came with a salad but we each saved that for our lunch today. I eat an oatmeal raisin cookie from there about every day for breakfast with one cup of coffee...ok 2. I still occassionally have a Protien bar with peanut butter. It has about 250 calories but 21 gm of protien & it works for me. Night time snacks are a must for me too, they actually turn into a meal. But I think 4 or even 5 meals a day has been a part of my success. Healthy eating is a good thing; I eat til I'm full. Which is more than 4 ozs but nowhere close to what I used to eat. I still enjoy pizza but now it's thin crust and not the whole pizza! Lots of water!! I also like Water Sensations flavor packs. Or just buy flavored water. I probably drink a gallon a day. I also eat granola bars. Some have high sugar, so be careful and read package. Small amounts of sugar don't bother me though. Snacks include: cashews/ peanuts, pretzel rods, popcorn, cheese & crackers or I'll make my own nachos w/ shredded cheese. good luck Phil -190+

Hi everyone, I am 2 years out like most of us that visit this message board. I was wondering if I was about the same as the amount of food I am eating. so...... Just curiuos as to how much you are eating now that you are 2 years out/ I know certain time during a month it feels like I could eat the house and home, and I am able to comsume more during those times. BTW- "normal day for me" Breakfast- protien shake Snack- fruit and a piece of poly cheese lunch -salad or sandwich (sometimes this can be a whole sandwich!!!) Dinner- 3-5 oz of meat vegs. 1/2 to1 cup Snack- nuts, pretzel, popcorn???? whatever I am in the mood for. I tend to get hungery at night Karen

Pictures, Louis! Are we going to have to pitch in and mail you a disposable camera? ~Laura

the day before was more running around getting everything together but the morning of my kids were emotional because there are always risks i explained to them i was doing this so i could have a more active life with them . my husband cried that i didnt have to do this i said im doing this for me i was always battling the weight i was 120 before i had kids went to 260 after my son went down in 9 mo to 120 again got pregnant back to 260 went up and down 70 to 80 pounds i couldnt do it any more gaining and losing all that much isnt good for you either so i made a permanent choice which im glad i did it was all worth it 2 yrs and my 8mo old daughter later well worth it

Come on everyone, we gotta get Louis to put some pics up for us to see. Join in with me and let our good buddy know we care. Hugs Linda