so, first of all, happy belated and upcoming 3 year surgiversaries for all of you, my fellow dec.06 babies

I have to apologise that i haven't been a regular on obesityhelp--after the first year or two, my weight really stopped being an on-going issues so i kind of stopped obsessing about it that much. That is not to say i'm perfect: i really should start exercising, could probably drop 10 lbs or so..count my protein and calories and all that good stuff.. but, honestly...i can't complain.

i actually remembered to weigh myself today: again, now it's only a weekly or a semi-weekly thing unless i pork up a little (i fluctuate 10lbs up and down, nothing dramatic.)and have to go back to being more diligent abou****ching what i eat. fortunately, this last year, i've noticed that overating is now rarely, if ever, a complulsion--i generally eat healthy, probably consume 2000 or so cals a day on average but don't really count. no food is off limit, but i'm not a big fan of fast food no do i crave it any longer. A go out to lunch/dinner 2-3 times/week and or we order pizza/chinse quite a bit but my portion control is pretty good so i haven't cound it to be an issue as far a weigth maintanance.

so, 3 years ago, i was 5'4 and 225lbs. today, i'm still 5'4, 132 lbs (generally fluctuate between 127 and 135.) I'm still size 2-4 (have been for the last 2 years) and even though WLS didn't solve all my life problems, it seems like not only did it solve my weight issue but that the more time goes by, the easier it is to maintain since the addiction to food is just simply no longer there.

Hope everyone is doing well and I'll try to check in more regularly--just wanted to check in and post and update.

Love,
Nat

Well congrats to your success. I was just stoping by and reading the forum over and I guess ill leave my remarks here.

It sounds like everyones life has improved for the better, even if some  have had setbacks.

Personally I can say that I am doing well, but have gained weight from my lowest.

I currently weigh about 240ish, give or take 3.  My absolute lowest was 219lbs last year, and I want to get down to 200 lbs.  

Starting in 2009 I have been 230+ and just havent been able to crack 230lbs this year. Most of the year has been spent between 245-240. I really want to get down to 200lbs, or even 230 at this point, lol.

I have to remember that I weighed 411lbs the day of surgery, and in one point of time was hovering around, if not over 500.  

I guess I am "maintaining" but I want my matinaence weight to be lower. The problem? I was, and still am a binge eater, so a great week can be wiped away in one day.


My next step is to have plastic surgery.

Anyway, GL to everyone and I wish you all continued success and hapiness.

This month is my 3 year mark and I'm holding at 128-129.  I am thrilled with my success.  I wish I could update my picture on my avatar but can't seem to figure it out.  You can see my recent pictures on my profile.  My divorce was final this past May.  It took 14 months.  Kids are adjusting well.  They are 19 and almost 16 now.  I'm involved with a wonderful man who is the center of my universe and the love of my life.  We are getting married next October.  Finally, marrying for all the right reasons.