can you lose weight 3.5 years post op? Absolutely...maybe...

My weight fluctuates. Depends on hormones, salt, BM, how much I slept, and so on. Up or down 5 lbs.
But at the same time my clothes are really the indicator how am I doing.

I am happy to report that I was able to fit into some of my jeans and pants size 6. Not all of them, but some fit me and I can zip them up, and breathe... and move in them. Sit and all...
That means that my BOTT is working. I may not be dropping the weight... but my body is shrinking... we all know that this is a real test.

So BOTTers - even if it takes a while - when you go back on plan and follow basic rules - the weight will eventually adjust and your will get smaller...

I probably lose 1 lb every 2-3 weeks. But that is better than gaining or not losing. Is is slow? yes, it is. But if I do what I have been doing for the last few weeks I have a chance to lose 12-15 lbs in one year. That may not be much... but it is progress in the right direction. And that is all what I want to lose anyway... 10 more lbs...

I do try to follow my very strict diet 90% of the time. The other 10% I do what I can ... I may have chips (whole grain), chocolate (dark- 70-90%) and fruits... Nuts and nut butter, some wine once in a while... And I do not kill myself exercising. I am rather fit and do exercise, but I do not want to get more muscles than I already have... Balance is good. And strenuous exercise increases my appetite. Not cool...

So far ... I am happy with my progress...

Hey Hala,

Long time no 'talk'.  I'm so glad I found this site.

Good to hear your doing well.

Edie

Hi...

 Hala:

Great Job!  Being back on track is just about getting you where you want to be.  I told my husband just this morning that even if we do not lose every week, we are not gaining and that is over half the battle.  I have never had trouble losing, it has always been maintaining.  You Rock!!!!

Hala,

I love your approach!  I am 8 years out and since BOT have dropped 6 lbs.  Its not easy nor quick...  but, its going in the right direction.

Thank you for all of your posts.  Even 8 yrs out, I have learned much from what you, Tess and others have shared.

I am right there with you.  I have been very frustrated that the scale has only gone down 4 lbs in the last month, but I am fitting into a smaller size now and my husband commented that I was looking thinner.

My best friend is a PA and swears she is going to throw my scale out the window, maybe I should listen to her.

I will just keep plugging away at it and know that I am doing good things for myself regardless of what the scale says.