Three years ago today, I had my RNY at Brigham and Woman's Hospital with Dr. Lautz.  Best thing I ever did.  I have kept my weight off and I feel great.  I can eat anything but I still make good choices.  Always protein first....always, and I avoind "slider foods" like the plague.  Good luck to everyone who is on this journey.

I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since I posted on here.  I'll be 3 years out in december.  My post-WLS life is amazing.  I have maintained the same weight for 2 years now......I'm down 120 pounds.  I eat 6 small protein filled meals per day.  I tend to have reactive hypoglycemia, and I find that this is the best way to keep my blood sugat stable.  There is nothing I can't eat.  I've tried it all.  I stay away from sweets and really fatty foods.  I still have a small bag of chips EVERY day.  These are my weakness and I find a way to get them in around an otherwise very healthy diet.  I can't say I excersize alot, but my family and I are quite active....we bike and are always on the go.  I hope everyone out there is doing well.  Remember to take your vitamins!

So, I'm down 120 pounds and I think I'm ready to stop now.  I've gone from 300 pounds down to 180.  I'm 5' 9".  I've gone from a Lane Bryant size 24 to a straight size 10 (getting loose).  I'm beyond thrilled with the weight loss but I think I'd like to stop losing now.  I'm afraid I'm getting too thin.  My friends assure me that I look fine, but when I look in the mirror, I feel like I may start looking gaunt if I don't stop losing.  I NEVER thought I'd utter those words.  I'm trying to amp up the calories a bit.  I've gone from eating reduced fat yogurt to full fat.  I'm trying to make sure I eat enough.  I just don't want to start gaining.  Please be sure...I AM NOT COMPLAINING....I love my new life.  I'm just wondering when my body knows it's time to stop losing.  I wish all of my OH friends good luck in their endeavors.  Other than my marriage and the birth of my children....this is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Boy..I haven't been very good about posting.  It's been a great, busy summer.  The kid are back in school and maybe I can get back to posting more regularly.  I'm down 113 pounds and loving my post-WLS life.  It's so liberating to not be a slave to my hunger.  I just go about my day like a "normal" person.  I try to make healthy choices.  I LOVE cooking for my family and eating with them.  I eat a very small portion at dinner but it takes me twice as long as it takes them to eat their larger portions.  I find that I enjoy my food more because I'm chewing more and enjoying every bite.  Anyone out there considering this surgery...RUN....don't walk...to your surgeon's office and book it.  Hope all is well with my OH friends.

Peace.

Chris

I reached the 100 pound mark today....'nuf sed.