It's been quite a journey, and I am happy to have met my goal! Now I am at this new, lifelong challenge. Maintaining my weight. Of course I will understand a slight fluctuation- a few less of more pounds than my current weight but in general I would like to stay near my goal, for good. I will be reading the maintenance forums but looking for your best advice on what has worked (or not worked) for you all.

I suppose some of this is trial and error. I am now incorporating a healthy amount of good/complex carbs into my daily diet, and in a few weeks I will check the scale to see how that's going. I am also exercising about 3 times a week, so I take that into account on those days. Anyone want to chime in with experience?

There's an insightful thread with several participants who are successfully maintaining. They've shared what has been working for them:

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/399537-sleeve-veterans-what-makes-you-successful-long-term/

Good luck to you, and congratulations.

13 hours ago, Introversion said:

There's an insightful thread with several participants who are successfully maintaining. They've shared what has been working for them:

https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/399537-sleeve-veterans-what-makes-you-successful-long-term/

Good luck to you, and congratulations.

Thank You! I will go check it out!

Congratulations in reaching your GW! How long did it take after surgery to get there?