New to the group, old at this game

Thanks, everyone, for all your words. Jay, you're right, I don't need mushy, I need discipline and reality checks. Today, at least so far, is a good day. I'm going to try to take it a day at a time, an hour at a time, if I need to. I did this once, and I can do it again. I'm also going back to some old tricks that worked for me, back in the day, like fitday.com, and dropping in here more frequently. So it's good to be on board; thanks for the welcome, and keep up your good work, too! Amy

Hi, Amy! I'm fairly new to this board, too, and am finding it a great source of support. I love the honesty here, and it's great that we longer-term postops have a place to relate to one another. Probably a lot of us here struggle with the regain or difficulty maintaining. I have gone from my lowest weight of 160 back to 180, and it's been so very gradual that I - ALMOST - was able to deny it was happening. But when I hit 180 solid, I thought I better get cracking and try to get this back under control. I think it's possible, but to be honest, I'm not feeling real strong about it right now. I've never been a good one at disciplining myself! But I'm trying to begin with increasing water and protein, and have resolved to get back to exercise. So at least we can all be in this thing together - it really does help us I believe. Best wishes.

Hey Amy.....I remember you too. I havent been on here in ages, but, in the last month, ive logged on occasionally bc Im getting ready to have more PS in 10 days! Im 3 1/2 yrs out and I have regained 10 lbs. But, they are from going on the pill, so, Im not that concerned. Its hard, its really hard. I can eat soooooo much food, not as much as pre-op, but, if I wasnt vigilant with my exercise (4-5 days a week - 45min of Eliptcal & weights), id surely gain them back too! Plus, I drink FAR too much wine. Best of luck, lean on everyone.