Stepped on the scale three weeks ago. Holy crap! I have gained 25 pounds in six months! Made me sick to look at it. Inactivity post surgery, and I really enjoy cooking. A bad mix. A firefighter friend of mine has put on some pounds as well, so he and I have got a weight loss contest going. My goal is 70 pounds in the next 18 months. In three weeks I am down 15 pounds but haven't started serious PT yet. I have cut out all bread, potatos, and refined sugar and all processed food. Basically eating meat, leafy vegetables for carbs, fruit, mostly berries, and some beans. Pretty much a diabetic diet. Feel a lot better. Once I start to stabilize I will cut portions back and kick in the PT. Always open for suggestions.