Nine years ago today was my day for WLS. The first few days I questioned if it was the right thing to do, but I did come to be very happy with my decision. The first year I lost 70 pounds. Instead of forging ahead and losing another 20 lbs., I didn't work at it. I was so happy to shop in the misses department and being off all my meds except thyroid.

That first year I was so careful about what I ate, but eventually, I made bad choices here and there. I maintained my loss for several years but I did have some regain in the last 2 years. I'm working on getting off those extra pounds. We're moving next month so I went thru my closet and all but 2 or 3 garments still fit. Pants I bought in 2009 still fit and I'm proud of that.

I still don't do well in a restaurant. I've never been a fan of fast food so that's never a problem. I tend to order what sounds really good and after a few bites I'm full. Then, I will overeat and feel miserable. I still eat too fast.

Fortunately, sugar makes me sick, but at times I eat too many sweets and pay for it. I cook for my husband and adult son. Much of the time I don't take the time to make things I like and need to eat. I eat what they eat but less of it. I'm working on taking better care of myself in that regard.

I've never had any regrets after the first 4 days. If I could lose another 20 lbs., I would have the surgery again. I need to lose 10 lbs. to get back where I was 8 years ago and would like to take off another 20 lbs.

Thank You!

Thanks Gina!! It was a really nice day! I hope you had a Good one on the 2nd!!!

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!

Afternoon LW's!!! DH and I are having a nice quiet day at home. No Grandkids today so DH is mowing the grass and I'm going to trim my rose bushes....two of favorite things! Planned our meals for the week and stopped on the way home from Church for a few groceries. I'll pick the rest up through the Walmart pick-up this afternoon. I do soooo much better when I plan!

8+ years out

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Snack: Nothing

Lunch: Ham/Cheese Sandwich

Snack:

Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g

Dinner: Kielbasi and 1/2 cup left over Cheesy Potatoes

Snack: Plain Popcorn

Roz, how are you? I was here a few days ago and there had been no postings from you so I wondered if you were having problems.

I'm not posting my menu for today. I started the day scratching a rash around my neck and jawline and I didn't do well tracking my eats. I'm so tired of this stuff. This has been going on since March. It will clear up and then overnight it's back. Last night I had some popcorn so I'm wondering if I'm allergic to corn.

Soy is a huge problem and even though it's not an added ingredient, many, many products are processed in a plant where soy is processed. I'm really having to read ingredient labels closely. So many protein bar have soy. Quest does not; however, the new Quest Hero bars have too much sugar for me. I'm not really fond of their original bars. Even half a bar leaves me with that sickening feeling you get when you have too much sugar.

This week I switched from almond milk to Fair Life milk. I'm wondering if the milk is causing the problem too. I'm scheduling an appointment with an allergist asap.

Guess I need to make my snack so I know what's in them.