I know exactly how you feel!!! I am down around about the same weight... and for someone who spent a lot of years over 300 this feels like the world has been lifted from my shoulders... I can wear some 16s... mostly 18s ... I actually bought a pair of L pants at Target!... (a size without an X... been forever since I could do that!)....and the world of shopping has opened its doors to me. I like feeling comfortable and it has been wonderful not having to obsess about food (either getting it or not getting it or what I am getting) and that has opened many doors for me in terms of freedom!! I do not eat a lot of processed sugar but don't restrict myself from anything else. My labs came horrible when I cut out the carbs in fresh fruit etc so now I know to eat as many of those as I desire after I have gotten my protein. I know myself by now, restriction now leads to bingeing later on. I did have a distal bypass though so I realize my long-term outcomes may be a little different... but I am so enjoying just enjoying. Even though I compare my weights with charts for benchmarks about where I am... I am reluctant to accept what some chart says about what is "normal" weight for me... and I am not sure that if I reached that goal that the charts say... that I would feel comfortable or normal! Anyway... it has been an interesting journey so far... and unlike most of you... it is now just becoming fun for me... and if that means being comfortable... so be it!!! B

Thanks for the advice Vanessa. I will contact a dietician. I think I need some pointers on how to eat at this stage of the game. Congratulations on your weight loss. You look amazing! Michelle

Girl, I know just how you feel. Yesterday, head hunger got the best of me. Felt like I ate and ate. When I think about it, it wasn't really that much at all, just seems like a lot when you compare to the past months. I love this journey I've been on. I started out wearing 20/22 bottoms and 26/28 tops. I'm a size 12 now and wear a large top. If I could get rid of the extra skin, everything would be good. I think you're doing great , you're more devoted to exercise than me. I thought I'll get this "tool" and in no time be skinny. WRONG! You have to exercise, and I haven't done that enough. I'm working on it though. I have to kind of take it easier than most. For some reason when I start working out I end up with a kidney stone. I've switched my calcium, so who knows. Anyway, just keep it up girl, you'll get to your goal. I've passed where the doctor thought I'd be (I think he set it to high, I'm only 5' 5" and according to others I shoudl be 140 or so) and I want to lose 20 - 25 pounds more. I know these pounds are going to be the hardest of all. Best of luck to you and know you're not alone in how you feel D 260/170/145 - 150??

Hi, I like this board because we are all the same amount of months out. I can eat at least 4 ounces at each meal--depending on what it is. If I am too hungry and eat to fast the 4th bite causes discomfort and I remind myself not to go so long without eating. I keep track of my calories, fat, carbs, sugar, and protein for all I eat. I stay at 1000 - 1150 calories. Honestly I think I could consume more but don't. My loss has slowed but it's not the food it's the fact that I have so little left to loose! And I can't stand those comments about 'wow you can eat that much? You were only eating 3 tablespoons at Christmas.' I think you are doing great

Thanks guys, I am home and I am doing fairly well considering this is the 4th surgery on the same incision, but I am on some good pain meds. I get my staples out on Monday, the whole incision was repaired again from sternum to belly button. Hopefully this time it will take and no other problems will arise. Thanks for all the prayers. Carla