Over 18 mos post op.... Am I finished losing????

I have lost exactly 100 lbs.... I had my RNY in Sept 2012.  I now weigh 187.... I have been this weight for the past 6 months, give or take a pound or two...... I have slacked off the exercising due to time constraints, do you think I am finished?  or do you think I could still lose more?  Is it ok to be proud and happy at 187 lbs?  I feel terrific and love how I look in my now size 14 clothes.....  Alot better than the 26/28 I used to wear?  Opinions would be appreciated..... advice too..... Thanks !!

From what I understand, your malabsorption is likely either gone or greatly diminished, so now you have a purely restrictive situation.  You will now have to work more like a regular person and burn more than you consume, which will be helped by the tiny pouch.  :D  The information I've read from the vets on the board seems to indicate that tracking both your intake and activity is key.  Hunker down and you can do it.  :D

Jen

Since you have been at the same weight for the past six months, you have reached the point where your intake and your output are equal. I don't think you HAVE to be finished, though. You will have to decide what you are comfortable with in terms of calorie consumption and exercise.

My last 20 pounds took a year for me to lose. I would have liked to lose them faster, but I didn't want to slash my caloric intake to the bone.

It is certainly okay to be happy and proud at 187 pounds. We all have to live in our own skins. I am happy at my weight, though it might not be right for some folks.

How much are you eating now? Calories? Carbs??