Thanks for stopping in and posting!!!! I'm going to be 8 years out in October and it's been an exciting ride!! Congratulations are your upcoming Surgiversary!!!!

I am a lightweight and an active member of this group eight years ago. I'm just stopping in to thank you all and to let you know that I made it.

I was diagnosed and then medicated for so many problems I may not even remember them all. My surgery was Sep 9, 2009 - Almost eight years ago. My surgeon's goal for me was 173 lbs and my personal goal was 163. I was a diabetic *****quired non insulin injectables, glucophage and another med that reduces absorption of glucose to keep my A1C below 8. I am now on metformin only and I have not been above 6 for years. My internist keeps saying "when you were a diabetic." I had a heart attack and triple coronary bypass in January of 2001. My heart and circulatory system are still just fine. No chest pain and no blockages in my entire body. I had a dozen other diagnosis, but there is no use dwelling on them or even listing them because they are no longer a big deal with the exception of RLS which has continued to progress. I also have developed neuropathy which appears to be independent from diabetes.

By the way, for the last five years my weight has floated between 159 and 168 depending on the season and my emotional state. Without RNY I would be dead by now. there is no doubt in my mind at all. I have paid for my success in a minor way. If I eat too much I feel bloated and miserable. If I eat too many simple carbs to fast I feel sick for 30-40 minutes. These are my only two reminders that I was very close to being dead by now and instead I am alive, active and a part of my family.

Dear fellow lightweights, Just keep paying attention and you will make it. Just listen to your body, get counseling if you start to fall apart and believe. You will be with us for many years. Congratulations on your decision to live experience a real life. Mel

Hi guys,

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 3 protein coffees (90g), bullet proof with coconut oil
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds
S - peanuts
L - chili and Fritos
S -
D - bacon wrapped shrimp
S - CarbSmart ice cream
S - Greek yogurt

VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches:
iron: stopped
evening batch: done
heme iron: done

MILES:
stairs

WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.

Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.

I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!

Morning LW's!!!! My scales are back in my normal range and that makes me one happy lady....YEAH!!!! We got back from FL on the 8th so it's taken me 10 days to get those 3 pounds off.

Breakfast:

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack:

Lunch: Can of Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

Snack: Nuts and Berries

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Dinner: Not Sure

Snack: Yogurt with Cherries

Snack: Balanced Break: nuts, cheese and raisins

Snack: Plain Popcorn