I've been enjoying healthy sandwiches or soups when I eat out. Wendy's chilli sits well with me, and it is an occasional treat. Lately, I've been a little more daring with choices as long as protein is the center of the meal. Sometimes it's a good experience, and sometimes its not. For me, eating is about learning what my body does or doesn't do well with. I understand everyone's different, and tolerates different things though. --Dave 350/248/205

bernie-it also seems that you had less to lose--so that could be the reason!! i think you are doing awesome!!! you will be at goal before anybody else--be proud to be a loser, regardless of the type!! lora

Now with Lora and Dorean checking in I am officially the slowest loser. Ahhh, I don't mind. I am happy I am actually losing. I never thought it would work that well for me. You all are doing great. I read some where that a lot of doctors like you to be at the 35% loss ( of your excess weight) at 3 months. Most of you are half way there plus more. I have had 2 stalls so far. For almost 9 days I lost nothing. That was depressing. Gotta stay away from those scales don't I. Brenda

At my 3 month appt. Last week, I have lost 75 pounds. According to my surgeon, I should lose another 80 pounds. I told someone that today and they asked where it was going to come from (hee hee). But I would like to lose 70-80 more. I am feeling super duper great!!! I walk every morning around the track (about 2-2 1/2 miles). I am actually lovin' that. I do think it is helping to contract my stomach. My midriff is actually looking pretty good!My batwings...Now that is another story--but I am working on them with weights!! My legs are starting to shape up and the back fat is about gone! I am grateful!! My labs last week were great. I was really proud of myself, especially cholesterol--down about 60 points!!!! Wahoo!! I have never dumped, but the foamies got me for a while. I now know not to reheat anything, because that always did it to me and I must stay conscientious when I eat to help the speed and amount of eating. I wish all of my fellow marchers good luck and sending out big hugs to you!! Lora

so far the skin issues aren't bad. I know once the weight loss levels off I will consider a tummy tuck. I've had a gut for too many years and 2 C-section babies didn't help that either. I don't know about any other women in this group but I am losing my breasts - when things level off I may not have any left... I take that back - I might have one... so I might consider buying some boobs too! LOL! Or just invest in padded bras... Amie