I just posted on the main board about orzo. I've never made it before and I ate a cup and a half easily, could have had more and sadly will in another hour or so. Bad habit, grazing. I don't really measure my food. I know I don't usually have a problem eating an entire bonless skinless chicken breast. What's that? About 4-5 ounces? I seem to be able to eat a cup and a half of pasta to maybe 2 with no problems. I think it sounds like we're in the same boat then. I know I worry about putting weight on now that I've made goal. I have bad days, like these past two where I can graze through a bag of m&m's. I don't dump on much of anything except ice cream. Thank God for that since that was my addiction before surgery.

Here is what I can eat at a time... One burrito with extra cheese and sour cream n' salsa. 3/4 cup of soft foods like chili n/ cheese or tuna salad. or oatmeal. 3/4 of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich ( of couorse sugar free jelly) But it feels like a lead rock sometimes. I can not do much red meat... I stay away from burger unless its turkey burger, then I can eat a whole patty with cheese no bread.. I found bread is just a filler.. But when I am on the run and want a quick fix.. There is nothing like a PB& J sandwich! The only rice or pasta that I can tolerate is the Lean Cuisine meals and I don't eat much of them since they are so expensive.. I cook alot of beans and lentils with pork or turkey or chicken. I still try to get in at least two protein shakes per day... But some days I just don't like to eat so I drink my coffee and try try very hard to drink water... Uggg! My little saying now is, "FOOD JUST SUCK!!" My weight loss is just creeping along... But still losin... I am down - 205 lbs. Tom 536/328/250 some day!!

My surgery was canceled. When I got up this morning and went to the bathroom, it was very painful to urinate. I have had UT infections before, so I knew it wasn't good. The second time I went, there was a tinge of pink on the paper, and I checked - it was from the urethra, not the vagina (sorry to be so graphic). Anyway, I called the hospital to see if it would be an issue. They spoke with Dr. Fenner in the OR and he canceled my surgery!!!!! I called his office to see if they could reschedule, and they didn't have ANYTHING available until mid-late August. Of course I can't wait that long - I leave August 4th for Australia and will be there until Aug 18th, and the week after that I'm going to Bristol, TN and the week after that to the Poconos. Anyway, I had to cancel totally with Dr. Fenner because they couldn't schedule me in for sometime in June. It was IMPERATIVE that this surgery be performed in June as I must start work in early July. After Dr. Fenner canceled, and his office told me there was no way they could get me in before August, I contacted the original doc that I consulted with in early May, and he got me in today for a consult. He had a cancellation next week, so I will be having surgery with him Wednesday, June 21st. Wish me luck. I truly believe all things happen for a reason. For some reason today was not my day to have surgery. Perhaps because it's the 13th? Who knows. Anyway, I'm sorry I won't be having it with Dr. Fenner, but when I saw my PCP today for the urinary tract infection, she said that Dr. Johnson is phenomenal too, so I should be in good hands. They did a urine test and confirmed a UT infection and put me on a 3 day regimen of Cipro. Hope it clears it up!!!! Dayna

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow Dayna. Can't wait to see pictures when you are ready to post them! You've had an amazing journey thus far!

Wow! That's great!! Isn't buying new clothes fun? Congrats and keep up the good work!!! Teresa