Welcome, I am 2 years post of, was at 288 lbs and got to 188 lbs, than depression hit me and I regained 20 lbs so I am here to lose weight. Welcome I found this app very helpful!

Welcome to all! I had gastric bypass on 9/27/12, so I'm still a newbie of sorts. My top weight was 246, but I am a type I diabetic on an insulin pump and the weight kept me from being able to move and take care of myself. My kidney function was down, blood pressure up, cholesterol up, breathing was difficult, had sleep apnea, and my blood sugars were super high, as well as the amount of insulin I took daily. I have lost all my excess weight, am in the normal BMI range, but want to go a bit further. My weight keeps bouncing between 141 and 143 with no real loss in a couple of months. I started using MFP in March of 2012 and have logged in every day since. I hope and pray that the weight does not return--I know I need to stay focused on diet and exercise--and should have always been, especially as a type I diabetic who lost her mom, sister, and nearly every aunt and uncle to the disease. No more denial here. I have been very lucky with my surgery, as I have had no complications and can eat nearly anything. Hope each of you finds success with MFP. Feel free to send a friend request--I am on here every day! Ann

Hi everyone, I'm three years post-op, new to these boards. I have lost 157 pounds, which is more than half my body weight. I have not regained any, although I stopped losing weight about a year ago. I would like to lose another 10-15 pounds.

I joined because I have not been feeling that well and wanted to track my nutrients to make sure I'm still eating to plan (i.e. protein first!). I am lucky to not have fallen back into old habits, I still cannot eat sweets or fats in large quantities. I have found giving up the alcohol to be the hardest part, although I admit to the occasional glass of wine or two.

How have the rest of you managed in your new lifestyle/body? Have any of you got surgery related health problems such as vitamin deficiencies? How are your energy levels?

My surgery date was 8/1/12. I'm a year in and have lost 94 lbs. My highest weight was 272, I am currently 178. I have only lost 3 lbs in the last 90 days. My 1 year appointment is at the begining of September. I've been using this site nearly from surgery date. I find it helpful. I am concerned that I'm not progressing the way I should be. I am still BMI obese. I watch my calories and exercise at least 4 times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes each time. According to BMI I need to be 135 lbs maximum to be in normal range. At a pound a month I'll never get there. I have not expereinced any food/eating problems. Sometimes rich/sweet like ice cream will make be feel what I refer to as "sugar drunk" but otherwise i eat anything i want. My diary is open if anyone has any suggestions. I don't log regularly on weekends and I know that is a factor.

I have an appointment with the nutritionist on 8/12/13 and am really excited to talk with her about my progress and plan for the future. Will offer support and advice if wanted or needed.

What type of bariatric surgery did you have?

Holly Penguin - Ordinarily I wouldn't comment on people's food choices, but you asked. I'm really surprised that you can eat sugar. I'm about 5 months out from gastric bypass, and I can have MAYBE two small bites of a dessert item without getting sick. I even have to limit my sugar free foods very carefully. Anyway, it looks to me that the place you can really cut calories is snacks. More fruit, less cookies and ice cream.

Welcome. I am post op 32 years, soon to be 33. Sad that we do so well and think that we have it whipped and when we let our guard down, the pounds come racing back on.

I have used this site in the past, and bypass is, its a tool. One that works if we work it.

On the first of August I made a commitment of what I call the 4 agreements.
1. I will log ALL ,my food daily
2. I will blog daily
3. I will chat with another "loser" daily
4. I will consume the requisite amounts of water.

Sooo here I am. Back again and doing well.

May you find respite at this site. Its awesome.

Jaqui