Hi. I don't know about you but this site was a lifeline in the early weeks because you could find so much detail. But the further from surgery, the less detail. I thought it would be helpful to start a discussion and share challenges, helpful hints and other support as we enter our 8th month post-surgery.

What are your lifelines? How many calories are you eating and what is your exercise regimen? How are people responding to your weight loss? What challenges are you experiencing?

My challenge? I still have a difficult time getting in all my Water. It just is very challenging because it doesn't taste quite right. I really miss not being able to gulp water! Unsweet ice tea has become my lifeline.

I look forward to hearing from you!

@@jayhawk1965

8 months out

Life lines: Local support groups, My doctors and bariatric pal

Calories: about 1000 to 1300

Exercise: Five to six days a week an hour of cardio. 3 days a week an hour of strength training

Challenges: Trying to settle into the reality that this is my life now. Eating and exercise still are the same for me after goal.

Responses to weight loss: Mostly positive and supportive. Opposite sex treat you Very differently. (still strange) Some people are having issues with my weight loss. They are just not comfortable with it.

Tips. Stay connected with you're support systems. No secrets do what you're doctors instruct you to do