Good to hear from you.....please come post more often. Looks like you got the boobies you wanted....that's some cleavage! You look great so dont shame yourself too hard, I think that only makes things worse. Be well, T

Hey sista, I am right along with you.....so frustrated that I flirt with the 200 number despite eating well. I have too much wine which is sugar but overall, I eat very well and still dont see the numbers change. My surgeon assured me I'd be around 140 when all was done and I cant get back to the 180's which was my lowest. I hear success stories and like you, wish them all the best but feel jealous inside that I have not achieved more. And it is not limited to WLS friends - friends who can be disciplined with their diet and exercise plan....I just dont seem to have it. My PS turned out fabulous - the woman who is doing my bikini laser hair removal says I have the best scar she's ever seen of hundreds - but to me, I see those nasty thighs and arms and cant take the beauty of what wonderful gift I have received. So know we're in it together..... I get to LA on Saturday afternoon and am there until Thursday morning. I've got some time during the week so if you can make it that way, I'd love to see you and have a hug. Lots of love and friendship, Tiffers T

Straigt to the point.. food! B~ Protein shake S~ Protein bar and yogart L~ Meatloaf, lil mashed potatoes, collard greens S~ Raw cucumbers, broccoli w/ lite ranch S~ 5 saltines D~ Chicken wings and salad S~ yogart Kay

Just a quick note to say to everyone and hope everyone is doing well. I just finished summer classes and have 3 weeks now before fall semester starts. Summer has been, too good. I've gained a lot of weight back and it's pretty sad. I eat all the time, and chips, and chips and did I say chips? My really BAD food! Also been going out to eat a lot more than I ever had which I know is not good. And okay I'll admit to the most likely factor... I've partied way too much this summer...lots of light beer, lots of alcohol! Uh oh! Also quit my work out and weight lifting program because I hurt my back. I've never had a back injury before and it was pretty scary. Anyway, I have time now, should be fully recovered and got a weight belt to wear for support now. I see others seem to be struggling with this problem and I will have to join in on the food postings and weigh ins. Maybe I can shame myself back into this if not doing it for the right reason in the first place! Kind of weird though, I gained 20 lbs (I'm not freakin kiddin!) and still wear the same size clothes, just more snug. Wtf is up with that? Although I admit I hated the tight feeling and wear the bigger ones anyway. Funny thing is when I gained about 10 lbs I was actually happier...I looked better...now I'm terrified of failure. Eh. I miss you guys though! Hugs, Renee

I was so upset last night, I ate an entire 6 in sub, waited and then other half. OMG!! Right then and there I had to fix something. So I just said outloud I'm letting go. This morning I feel sooo much better, its weird. I love you too Jenn!!! And your babies, what a blessing.