HI everyone...I have been around here for a while, but I haven't posted much. I had Gastric bypass surgery in March of 2002 at a high weight of 398lbs. Over the course of the last 2 years, I have gained back some weight. I got on the scale this morning, and I have decided I have had ENOUGH! I didn't go thru all that pain for nothing. I got down to a low weight of 215lbs. I am so embarrassed to say that I have gained back...65lbs.

Ladies, I HAVE to get back on track. Please, give me any and all suggestions to help, please. So far, this morning, I am doing OK...here's what I've eaten so far today:

Breakfast: 1 egg cooked in pam, 1 strip of bacon
Snack: 1 medium bannana, 1 slice of cheese, 3 slices of Healthy Choice chicken

I have GOT to stop the constant snacking/grazing and get my butt into gear with the exercise!

well hi there, dottie! and congrats on your resolution! seems to me that your last line says it all:

stop the grazing and get moving!

sometimes, i tell myself that i can have a snack IF I REALLY WANT IT right after i take a walk or ride my bike or do something else that makes me move. when i'm done, i either forget the promise, or i'm really thirsty and drink something [without calories, of course!].

or, i just drink instead of eat. that helps a lot.

hang out!! tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly.. you can take care of this. honest!

WOWEE congrats on your weight loss, good job. I'm sorry you gained back some but just by you being here is a good start to getting it back off.

Grazing is my problem too..... lets stop together

Welcome Dottie. We are a friendly sort of group & always enjoy new participants. Also want to tell you that we don't live far away. My hubby lives near Dayton & I am there every other weekend.

Hey Dottie,
I've been kinda worried about gaining the weight back...and I'm kinda worried I may one of the few who can't stop losing. I'm down to 137 lbs and my goal was 140 lbs. I trying to eat more so I'll stop losing but I'm only 10 1/2 months out and I don't want to eat too much because from what I've heard after a year or so the appetite comes back and it takes more discipline. I've been thinking about calling my doctor to see what he thinks about it. I go back for my 1 year appointment in October and I haven't decided whether to call him now or wait.
I do know you came to the right place for support. These folks are great !!