The main thing you need to check, particular for A-D-E-K, is that you take "dry" vitamins. ADEKs are oil-based vitamins, but are also available in dry form. Most of my vitamins are BioTech.

I have been using Thrive nutrition, but it is pretty expensive. I am looking for what brand of vitamins most are using. My bloodwork has been good so I want to make sure I continue to get the right vitamins so it stays that way. Thanks!

Yes, last year I was able to lose just about 10-15 pounds and have kept it off (I'm just past 16 years post-op).

It probably took me a couple of months of slow and steady "back to basics" -- low carb, high protein, lots of water.

I was already eating lots of protein, so to drop the additional poundage I focused on cutting back the carbs. Not counting carbs per se, just consciously cutting out the late-night sugar treats (cookies, ice cream, etc.), less rice and pasta. Those are probably my three biggest pitfalls.

It absolutely can be done!

Hi Sunshine.

I am 11 yrs post op. Lost over 100 total. I regained about 25 lbs in the last 2 years. I started a month ago cutting out all unnecessary carbs. Keep it between 20-30 grms per day. I am starting to lose again. My goal is to get back to my lowest post op. But honestly any small amount is very noticeable on me. So I may not need to go back to 161. I did get a lot of comments back then that I looked unhealthy. I think people were so use to me being almost 300 lbs.

I love Coke Cherry Zero, do you cut this too when you are trying to lose weight.