Wow, that is great!! I still have some more to lose, but I am interested to hear what others have to say to your question. Best with all.

I am about 3 years post op and my body stopped at 185lbs. Most of my weight I lost the first year and the next two years I would gain/lose about 5 lbs. I just kept to my same program of getting in protein/water and exercise. The bad/good news for me is that I went through a divorce last November and recently found a wonderful woman who completes me in every way. Since that time I have gained almost 20 lbs. I am now back into a good routine of meals/exercise and the weight is coming back off at a good pace (as longs as I stick to my plan and stop snacking). - Paul

I initially wanted a lower number, but my body stopped at 130 lb., which is where it had been stable before I went and gained a ton. So apparently that is where it wants to be. I find that I go up and down 3-4 lb. in a month. If it goes any higher, I immediately make whatever changes I need to make to correct it. I continue to keep a daily food journal because that helps be stay aware, conscious of everything that goes in my mouth. I think that without it, it would become too easy to graze unconsciously. By entering everything in the log, I keep a check on myself.

I hit my personal and doc goal of 140 at one year out. But i kept losing. I started to get really scared - i already thought my face looked much to thin and i didn't know what i would do if i didn't stop. I heard stories about people getting to 98 lbs and didn't want that to be me.

Around 130 my body finally was happy - you know it's an amazing feeling to have my body decide my proper weight and for me to not really care if the scale moves a pound or two.

Typically i bounce around 5lbs or so. i have been as low as 127 and as high as 135.

Like farmgirl if i see that 135 number i adjust my intake or output (constipation is a problem sometimes). I weigh in periodically, sometimes a couple times a week, sometimes once every two weeks.

I see the biggest upward movements when i travel. I am a big creature of habit and i tend to eat way off my plan when travelling, plus i always get constipated when travelling too.

Good Luck and welcome to maintenance!!!!!!!!
Rochelle

Great Job Spotz! I am not at goal yet and have at least 20-30 lbs to go to be at what I feel will be good for me. We'll see when I get there. d

HMMMM...learning here. I absoultely dont want to go below 150...my bone structure I would look awful!