I just had my one year surgery anniversary yesterday, and had my one year post op check up today. I didn't quite hit the 100 lb lost mark that I wanted to, but I can NOT complain one bit! I've lost 97 pounds, and 12 inches off my waist, 11 inches off my hips, can't even believe it!!

Now unto my real question, I'm not really sure how much is a normal amount for most people to be eating at each meal at this point? I know everyone is going to be a little different. Has anyone had experienced old habits coming back? I've been stalled for the last few months I feel like, going up & down the same 3-4 lbs. and just can not break that 100 lbs mark! I know I need to give myself a swift kick in the rear to get back into working out more regularly again, and really need to get back to tracking what I'm eating. What motivates you to get back on track when/if you've gotten off track? Just really curious where others are at that are at 1 year (or more) post op!

I'm eating about a cup of food at a sitting - with about 1000-1200 calories total for the day. EXCEPT for this past week - we had to say goodbye to our 14 yr old schnauzer last Friday. I've done a little stress/emotional eating, but not totally out of control AND it's easing up now - as I know we made the right decision, etc. Anyhow, I still have a protein shake every morning to bump up the protein total. It's about 40 grams of protein. That gives me a little leeway the rest of the day for hitting my 80 gram minimum for protein. I think the biggest thing is to get back to journaling your food intake daily. I know it isn't exactly fun, but it will get you back on track or at least really pinpoint what you can work on, etc.

I'm not quite a year out, but I seem to do fine on 1000-1200 a day. I can eat around a cup at a time, although I have noticed that if it is straight liquid, I can do more than a cup at a time. MAN HAVE MY GROCERY BILLS GOTTEN SMALL!!!!!!!!!!