So thought I'd start this thread for those who are currently in maintenance (or are trying to be ), there are not as many active maintenance-ers on here, but I'm hoping for the ones that are, they can chime in and impart their wisdom for those are trying to achieve that coveted balance of weight stability.

...or we can just chat about whatever. LOL.

151 today ????

I was 146 about a week ago and not happy about it (dehydration weight - thank goodness)

I saw my new Surgeon Wed and he was very very very satisfied that i didn't lose too much after RNY conversion (especially because I am having a few issues) He's quite happy I bounced back up. He wants me healthy, maintaining and firmly in the 26-28 BMI range (the plan from the start)

Also my smoking hot PA stopped in, even though he was busy, to tell me I looked great... Like 4 times ?

So maintenance is still in the 150s for me

Edited August 30, 20196 yr by GreenTealael

151 today [emoji119][emoji126][emoji122][emoji91]
I was 146 about a week ago and not happy about it (dehydration weight - thank goodness)
I saw my new Surgeon Wed and he was very very very satisfied that i didn't lose too much after RNY conversion (especially because I am having a few issues) He's quite happy I bounced back up. He wants me healthy, maintaining and firmly in the 26-28 BMI range (the plan from the start)
Also my smoking hot PA stopped in, even though he was busy, to tell me I looked great... Like 4 times [emoji23]
So maintenance is still in the 150s for me

Congratulations GreenTealael!!!!![emoji112][emoji112][emoji112][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] Very happy for you and you do absolutely fabulous [emoji108][emoji108][emoji108]

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22 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

151 today ????

I was 146 about a week ago and not happy about it (dehydration weight - thank goodness)

I saw my new Surgeon Wed and he was very very very satisfied that i didn't lose too much after RNY conversion (especially because I am having a few issues) He's quite happy I bounced back up. He wants me healthy, maintaining and firmly in the 26-28 BMI range (the plan from the start)

Also my smoking hot PA stopped in, even though he was busy, to tell me I looked great... Like 4 times ?

So maintenance is still in the 150s for me

Ok, congrats!!! But whuuuuh? Spill it. What are your "few issues"? And how come you did't share? I figured something was wrong cuz you've been missed lately!

And secondly...I'm afraid we need visuals or he doesn't exist! 4 Times?!!! Woot!

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Ok, congrats!!! But whuuuuh? Spill it. What are your "few issues"? And how come you did't share? I figured something was wrong cuz you've been missed lately!

And secondly...I'm afraid we need visuals or he doesn't exist! 4 Times?!!! Woot!

Ive been super busy running around and lightly traveling. I didn't share because im still in the testing phase. Needed an emergency endo and another on the way. I have esophageal webbing but it should be easily resolved. My bypass however looks superb ?

Cant find a pic of him anywhere not even healthgrades but believe me ...?

Bonus: he's already seen me naked ☺

Edited August 30, 20196 yr by GreenTealael

2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Ive been super busy running around and lightly traveling. I didn't share because im still in the testing phase. Needed an emergency endo and another on the way. I have esophageal webbing but it should be easily resolved. My bypass however looks superb ?

Cant find a pic of him anywhere not even healthgrades but believe me ...?

Bonus: he's already seen me naked ☺

I think you need to text him and ask him out!

What is esophageal webbing and how do you resolve it? Sorry to hear about your emergency endo! So glad the bypass is looking awesome!!! Yay, you!!!

Yay on travelling!

12 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I think you need to text him and ask him out!

What is esophageal webbing and how do you resolve it? Sorry to hear about your emergency endo! So glad the bypass is looking awesome!!! Yay, you!!!

Yay on travelling!

Dilatation should resolve it but we'll see

Im STILL in a relationship and ethically i dont think he could touch me without a scalpel ?

But a Girl can look and apparently so can a Doc ?

Edited August 30, 20196 yr by GreenTealael

7 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Dilatation should resolve it but we'll see

Im STILL in a relationship and ethically i dont think he could touch me without a scalpel ?

But a Girl can look and apparently so can a Doc ?

Yikes. So you've got a stricture! Hope they resolve it soon! No fun ((hugs)) and heal quickly!

Yeah, forgot about the whole ethics thing. But hey, appreciation is awesome!

13 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Yikes. So you've got a stricture! Hope they resolve it soon! No fun ((hugs)) and heal quickly!

Yeah, forgot about the whole ethics thing. But hey, appreciation is awesome!

No not a traditional structure and it's not caused by the surgeries

What causes it? Kale?

or matcha? Give it to me straight.

I can take it...

2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

No not a traditional structure and it's not caused by the surgeries

6 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

What causes it? Kale?

or matcha? Give it to me straight.

I can take it...

Hahahaha

No, It's congenital

((hugs))

Im having trouble posting in here for some reason so sorry if this is posted incorrectly. I’ve been in maintenance for 4 yrs, I’m 5’2”, I feel the best in the 113-115lb range. I try to stay between 1000-1300 calories/day. Good to see some other maintenance people at my height, it makes for good comparison. I think a lot of my restriction is gone at this point so it’s a daily struggle to stay on point.

@2Bsmaller18, sounds like you are finding your groove , that's awesome. How do you feel about it all now?

For the hair loss, I took biotin every day until I finished the bottle and still had to endure the hair loss. I still find hairs laying around but not nearly as much as before. Also, I am seeing some teeny tiny baby fuzzy hairs sprouting form the hairline above my forehead...so I'm hopeful. From what I've read, the hair will eventually come back once our bodies stabilize. It may take a while, but it will come back (at least that is what I'm banking on ??)

6 hours ago, goalz said:

Im having trouble posting in here for some reason so sorry if this is posted incorrectly. I’ve been in maintenance for 4 yrs, I’m 5’2”, I feel the best in the 113-115lb range. I try to stay between 1000-1300 calories/day. Good to see some other maintenance people at my height, it makes for good comparison. I think a lot of my restriction is gone at this point so it’s a daily struggle to stay on point.

Hi @goalz !

Always like to hear from long term maintainers (bonus: we are about same height and weight!) What surgery did you have?

Question about your restriction 4 years out: are you able to consume pre-surgery volumes/amounts if you wanted to?

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

For the Hair loss, I took Biotin every day until I finished the bottle and still had to endure the hair loss. I still find hairs laying around but not nearly as much as before. Also, I am seeing some teeny tiny baby fuzzy hairs sprouting form the hairline above my forehead...so I'm hopeful. From what I've read, the hair will eventually come back once our bodies stabilize. It may take a while, but it will come back (at least that is what I'm banking on ??)

Unfortunately Biotin will not stave off Telogen Effluvium