Hi Rita, I think I suck with the eating thing. I don't over eat anymore because I hate how that feels but I think I still eat too fast if I sit at the table and eat. I do better when I fix my plate and take a bight when I go back in the kitchen, like I am doing now. I am getting the protein because I still eat chicken and I do have some unflavored soy powder that I make smoothies with. I drink a lot of Crystal Light so I get the water. I am still trying to make the right eating choices and I am truly struggling with not being able to eat and drink at the same time. Other than that I think I am doing great in the exercise department. I get at least 2 days of workout in even if it is just a walk...100% more than before surgery. 264/235/139

Hi everyone, Melissa here. Surgery 3/15. Struggles, I guess eating enough, I'm usually getting in less than 300 cals a day. My surgeon won't let me drink protein shakes and I'm eating as much as I can, if I eat more I'll get sick. Accomplishments, well I am down 56 lbs and I'm definitely not unhappy about that! I bravely posted on the CT board and asked for real buddies, I'm making times to walk locally with 2 people, so I will finally start exercising. Goal for next week, to get in more water. I manage around 50 oz a day but I would like to work up to at least 60 a day.

Christina Here!!! My Struggles: Irritating my pouch, and getting sick to my stomach, throwing up!!!! Getting in enough fluids!!!! Getting in enough protein!!!! What I am proud of: My loss so far, -56 lbs last time I weighed. Focus for this week: Get in more protein and water(64oz) I think we should do this every week. If someone would start this on Fridays, and we could post over the weekend, our accomplishments for the week and our goals or focus for next week!!! This would be a great way for us to be accountable, what do you think???? Christina

Georgeanne here, surgery TWO MONTHS AGO TODAY, holy crap!! lol (3/12/07) 294/248/180 26.5 inches lost! My struggles include getting in enough water and eating slowly. I have been branching out and experimenting with different foods, trying not to focus on what I CAN"T have, but all the choices I can! Exercising at lunchtime with a co-worker for 30 at the YMCA and then walking or doing some sort of activity most nights. Would like to increase that to every night and work on strength training. I am glad to hear so many of us are doing so well with this surgery. It is truly our new lease on life and we need to take advantage of it and use our new tool to its fullest!!! Power on fellow Marchers!!! Georgeanne

Hello Bethany here! Had surgery on March 8th 257/202/160 Struggles: getting enough protein in (protein drinks eewww!!!) What I am proud of: having energy to do things with my children My focus for next week: protein protein protein!!! Also just wonderin how all the Marchies are doing with energy levels? Are you tired? Do you have tons more energy? or is it some of both depending on the day? Let me know!!! Thanks, Bethany