After 16 months and 18 days I have finally reached my goal weight!!!! I am really happy and excited! Interestingly enough, I have been within 5 pounds of this weight since August and have gained and lost the same pound or two ever since.

My question to the group is "What now"? I hadn't really thought about the next phase. Any advice!

I just reached goal too and I'm the same way. What do I do now? All I know is to eat less and lose weight, so it's weird now having to maintain and I have no clue where to start.

I am 34 months post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery. I wrote a short article about my experience with the "Maintenance" phase. Here is a link. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

Thank you James! That was very helpful. I have never avoided any food, whatsoever, after surgery. I do try to eat protein first then vegetables, then carbs, I will continue to do this!