hi, well Im with ya babe! I can't believe my wls 1yr. date is coming fast . I have only lost 50lbs or so . Im only 5'1 and still weighing 152-154. Still overweight ! I don't think I will see my goal of 140 by the 22nd of November. So hey be happy you did it ... Your in a healthy bmi women ! I can eat whatever I want too , and don't dump TRISHIE

Am I EVER in the same boat!! The carbs are addicting, which I have known forever, but they lure you in. I was baking cookies with my 3 year old as an activity. Well, who should you think was going to eat them? LOL I had to make 3 batches because I was trying to mail them out to family, but the first 2 never made it to the mailbox!! Oh well. It's a new day and a whole lot easier to get back on the bandwagon now than 120lbs ago. My goal is soooo close and it's almost like I have gotten ****y and don't feel I have to do anything to finish up to get to goal. Thankfully, scales don't lie and I'm back to focusing on the protein and water and trying to do my best to reduce the carbs. Good luck to you!! We'll all be fine with each other's support!! Erica 258/141/130ish

Here I am, only 4 days from 11 months post op and I am a little annoyed with myself. I have stopped counting protein intake, I drink fluids throughout the day, but not certain of the oz., and rarely exercise. My weight loss is fine and I know I would be at 100% excess weight loss if I'd jus****ch what I eat a little better. I was snacking and eating lots of things that just aren't good for me. Unfortunately, I don't dump and have no problems with any foods. I haven't paid much attention to portions, but have noticed I work at shoveling that last couple bites in even if I feel full. I have eaten cookies throughout the day and was really grazing A LOT there for a bit. Found myself sneaking bites of my 3 year old's food to "test" it. Was drinking with my meals and not waiting the hour after eating to have another drink. I took it for granted that my weight would just come off no matter what. So, I have slapped myself back into shape and for the last two days have made sure to not drink with meals, focus on the protein and make sure I am getting at least 64oz of water in. I have stopped tracking how much I am losing each month, but I don't think I have lost anything in the last month. Of course, the number bounces around between 141 and 145, so that's probably why I am not noticing a steady loss. I am down 92% of my excess body weight and as far as my surgeon is concerned, I have surpassed his goal and needed to figure out how to slow down anyway. I see him next month on the 21st and really wanted to be at 130lbs, but that is at least 11lbs!! Not likely to happen, which I am sure he will be just fine with anyway. I got on the treadmill yesterday and today and have done my lunges and squats, which always make me feel better. I guess this is just my little moment of truth that I have slipped over the last couple months, but am also aware of what I need to do to get back on track. Everyone thinks if I lose any more weight I will look anorexic, but I think if 130 (or even lower is normal for my 5'3" frame) that's not likely. I am in a size 10 jeans and could probably squeeze into an 8 just fine. I am wearing mostly M tops and feel really good where I am at, but I also realize I can't take for granted I will stay this weight without working at it. Anyway, just wanted to air my dirty laundry and see if others are also getting too comfortable with their WLS or if the majority is still sticking to the plan. I don't feel I am "failing" because I am not gaining weight, but the decrease in weight loss is obviously linked to my homemade chocolate chip cookies!! LOL I think some of it is related to the stress of my miscarriage last month, but I can't use that as an excuse. It is my responsibility to keep myself in check no matter what. Anyway, that's what's going on with me. Now to guzzle down another glass of water before deciding what to eat for dinner. It's a lot harder to re-adjust to no snacking than I thought it would be!! I can't WAIT to eat now! LOL Oh and I just made it into my ideal body weight BMI of 24.9!! I know, by the skin of my teeth, but that is sooooo amazing to me!! YIPPEEE Erica 258/141/130ish

You look GREAT!! I'm late posting back too. I have been so busy with stuff that OH is the last place I get to be.... Good luck maintaining and keep up the awesome work! Karry

Hey Y'all I have my one year check up on October 26th. I can't believe it has been a year, but I am excited to see how much closer to my goal I will be on that day. I think my last weigh in was 353lbs. I hope I am closer to 300 by the 26th. I will keep you all posted. For all who haven't checked out my profile...I have a thing for the Astros. It comes with being a Texan. GO ASTROS! Hope they get to the world series! Have a great day everyone. Ramon 516/353/250???