16 DAYS POST OP - 22.5 POUNDS GONE FOREVER

Well today I got my tube out from my stomach. I don't own scales and the docs office said great - don't get any. I had wondered how much I had lost between the three day liquid before surgery and the real food I have been eating since. I was thrilled. I am having some eating issues that I need to work out - like stopping when I am full. Doc said hey - just use the formula you don't have to finish what is in front of you remember : stop at 4-5 bites protein, two bites crunchy vegetables and one bite of white starch. Stop whether you are full or not. I sure don't want to wsate the honeymoon period getting my eatiing straightened out. Even with this issue I am very proud to report my 22.5 (1/2 pounds are really important) pound loss. Yippie Hippie Nancy 3/2/04 272/249.5/135

Nancy, you are doing terrific! Just keep on doing what you are doing! (Have you figured out how to prepare one bite of something? LOL) Joy -19 lbs / 17 days

Wow Nancy - that is fabulous! I am so happy for you! I definitely think I'm going to be a slower loser than you, so I'll just sit here and gasp and think GO GIRL GO!!!! Dina