DAWN...we luv u....

Ok, this has got outta control people. Dawn, your not going anywhere. You are an important part of this group and we need you to post and help push us to exercise. Keep pushing me, you almost have me doing it...lol. Anyways, I agree with your earlier comments. I think you are doing great and you are my hero.....LOL. Dont go!!!!! hugs, kristi

I agree Kristi! I don't want to see Dawn leave either. I'm sure we can get past this and work something out! Dana

Lets love, kiss and make up.....we need Dawn and everyone!!

Dawn!! Where are you I'm missing you already!! Please!! We love you girl! Julie

I STUPIDLY let people talk me into believing I was too thin so I dumped 10 pounds back on in the past year and now...GRRRRR it's sooo hard to get rid of it.

After a swift loss of ~110# in the first 18 mos. post op I mostly stayed the same for 2-1/2 years. Lost 48# in the last 14 mos...I celebrate the completion of my 5th year post op in September. Window/Schmindow! Karen

I'm 2 years, 7 months out and I'm still losing. If found if I add carbs back, I slowly gain. If I eat protein first and then veggies (if I still have room) I continue to lose. I need to find the balance. Like the doc said, the surgery was just a tool. You have to learn how to use it. Tom

Hi Rachel, I will be three years post op next month, am still losing if I cut back on carbs...Just gained 5 trying to maintain by adding carbs, because my weight needs to be stable for PS... Lost about 50 lbs this last year maybe a little more...I can lose 1.5 to 2 lbs a week by cutting carbs eating protein first etc... MaryLyn

At 2 years and 3 months out I finally reached my "personal" goal of 120, and have played with 119-121 since then (that was 7 months ago). I find that if I have my protein drink, eat good lean protein, veggies and fruits, and stay away from sweets, I will maintain at 119-120. If I eat sweets, I go to 121. I will be 3 years out in June, so I think this is it for me. If I want to lose weight, I am pretty sure I can do it by simply eating protein and veggies and getting below 1100 calories a day, so my thought is that the "window" is open for as long as our bodies are comfortable losing and we keep the calories in/calories out below the level of maintenance. HOWEVER, as an old Weigh****cher leader once told me, "BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR". At 119 pounds (5'3" tall) about 1,190 colories is all I can have a day to maintain; any more than that and I will gain. If that is not a problem for you, that's okay. I like to eat about 1200 calories a day, so 120 pounds is more realistic for me and something I can live with. Missy 268/120