windycitymom 60 Posted October 6, 2015 There used to be a vet forum and I can't find it. Help! They were discussing maintenance and new ideas and support for those that are 2+ years out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted October 6, 2015 I believe it's called the Maintenance Forum now. Not many people are very happy about it. We all agree that being a vet does not necessarily mean that you are maintaining. I am 6 years out so that would definitely make me a vet but I am not maintaining. I am trying very hard, but what I am doing is dieting and trying to lose. Is that maintenance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted October 6, 2015 vet does not necessarily mean you are maintaining. @@Oregondaisy it sure doesn't!!! maybe back to veterans forum but not only maintenance board @@Alex Brecher back to Veteran's board would be nice??" what do you think?? kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted October 6, 2015 I agree. I am over 4 years out and what I am doing wouldn't be called maintenance. But I do have all kinds of experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted October 6, 2015 I'm sure there are more issues than maintaining at 2+ years out. I always value what I learn from the vets. The process never seems to end after goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katesuccess 990 Posted October 6, 2015 YES!!! I miss the Vet's Forum too. I'm not at goal yet, nor am I 'maintaining' - so I don't qualify to post in the Maintenance forum. The Vest allowed those of us still working to lose but more than a year out to have a place to post and connect - and one that wasn't all about the newbie things that are so important to cover, but less relevant to me. Maybe we should start a thread called Veteran's Thread - ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted October 7, 2015 I too miss the vets forum because it was all sleevers and a bit of community..right? However, I know some of you are maintaining quite well....being 10# over goal is something to fix but doesn't preclude you from maintenance people!!! Seriously..get a grip! I know most of you weren't as obese as I was, but my standards --- we are a pack of success stories! I had to consult with a surgeon the other day who asked me about my weight stability. I felt crappy because I have been under and over goal and now am about "at goal" again. She looked at me and said "you have done remarkably well". It gave me pause. I am terribly flawed and imperfect and yet have done remarkably well. I think some of you need to hear that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted October 7, 2015 I would call it maintaining if I were not constantly trying to lose my regain. If I were not trying to lose my regain, I am sure I would have regained more than I have. Maintenance is a struggle for me, that's all I can say. More of my hunger is returning and it's depressing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkinvine 227 Posted October 7, 2015 You might try the Accountability Group. I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windycitymom 60 Posted October 8, 2015 I"m trying to figure out what people are doing to get rid of "regain". I've regained 10 pounds but it feels and looks like 20-30. I'm almost 4 yrs out and I feel like over the last year I've "gained" it all back in the sense that all the lumps bumps and disproportionate parts are here again. I'm considering Plastics but prefer to avoid that. Mostly, i want to feel in control again. I've done 5 Day pouch test and also 5:2 but haven't really found "my groove" to keep my weight under control. Dr. Aceves said it best when he told me that he could operate on my stomach but he couldn't operate on my head. Wow, was he right! Anyone else feel the same? Do you have any good resources out there that work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted October 8, 2015 @@Alex Brecher We want the Vet Forum back, please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katesuccess 990 Posted October 8, 2015 @@Alex Brecher We want the Vet Forum back, please. @Alex Brecher, I second that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted October 8, 2015 @@Alex Brecher holding sign with other vets pleading we want the veterans board back we want the veterans board back we want the veterans board back pretty please with sugar on top I mean sweet 'n Low thanx from all kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Brecher 10,515 Posted October 8, 2015 I appreciate everyone's feedback! We will add back the Vet forums in a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Brecher 10,515 Posted October 9, 2015 The Vet's forum is now back online and available here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites