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I finally made it under 200!! It's been 10 years since I've seen a 1 in the front of my weight. Never thought I would be there again. So thankful I decided to go through the surgery. My HW was 247.4 I lost 10 before surgery which was on 1/31/17. So I am currently down a total of 48lbs!!

I was wondering about this and I am keeping all my receipts just in case.

Has anyone had a high TSH level? What did your surgeon say?

My gastro did an endoscopy on me on Friday. All went well but he did mention he took a few biopsies.... um, of what?? [emoji17] he said he would send the paper work over for surgery and all and also would call me if something "comes back" on the biopsies. Is this normal? Did I have something going on? I was still out of it from the anesthesia to question him. Im not freaking out or anything but it's itching me.

My body weight finally starts with a "1". It's been a long, long time since I have seen that. My weight for so long has kept me from doing the things I have wanted to do, but NO more! This week already - I went on a shopping spree and bought "regular" sizes; I booked a trip to St. Lucia with a girlfriend for next month; I booked a trip to the Galapagos with my daughter and her husband over Thanksgiving! Also, I am now very comfortable going to the gym. I used to be so self-aware of the fact that I was the biggest person there. I'm not now, but I don't even care about it anymore - it just feels good to go. It's amazing how freeing losing weight can be!

Definitely speak with a nutritionist. You're over a year out. Your bodies needs have changed. Best to seek out experts advice. That said....I think you should really be tracking your intake. A year out calorie intake is really important.

Your protein is really low. I've never heard any plan that calls for less than 60 grams per day. (Although there was a poster yesterday who said her doctor gave her a goal of 30 grams per day. I find that suspect, but that's what she said.) I'd recommend that you begin tracking your food and drink. Without doing that, you really have no idea what you are taking in each day. I'd also recommend making an appointment with your nutritionist so that you can work together to determine how many calories and carbs you should be taking in based upon your current body state. (You didn't give any specifics here, so it is hard to give any advice around calories, etc.) I'd also up your water by 0.5 L or so. Hopefully, these suggestions will be helpful. Good luck!

I like extra (fairlife)protein milk... yogurt, eggs, fish, chicken thighs cooked in liquid , ...and I still use bars and occasional home made (inspire )protein drinks. Home made Refried beans are a staple Quinoa does have protein, and soy products have greatly improved ... pre baked and flavored tofu is amazingly good if you lean that way. Frozen yogurt is a treat! (Disclaimer: I'm a bander still working my program 10 years later...maintaining a 95 lb loss) And still I learn new things And wow. Just like everyone, I mess up!!

There is also the radical option of just loving yourself the way you are.

People can be self centred jerks and have only their best interests in mind. They get jealous. Ignore the haters and if they don't like it- tough luck.