Thank You Ruth! I lost kinda like a slow snail, slow and steady. My goal weight was 135 (for me) (my doc had me at 150) (if I got to 125 I would be right at my "high" weight before kids) when I hit a stall I exercised like a nut then would stop and let my body catch up. I am about 5 5" , Overall, I don't exercise regularly but from time to time ... But I do eat right almost all the time. I am really grateful for the ability to "re-start" because of our pouch... we can always start over after a bad time of eating... (with the first year being the fastest)... I really expect another 10 plus lb loss after plastic surgery, then about a little gain back over the years to be about where I am now... but who knows....LOL Honestly , I am soooooooooooooo scared about my LBL, I just learned that I have to be in the hospital for 2 nights. I have very low blood pressure, and pain meds drop my oxygen to dangerous levels... I wont take them once out of the hospital...The other kinda creepy thing is I am going to be at the hospital where I was born...LOL I know stupid, but I'm a scared little chicken...LOL If I did not look so disgusting from all this skin I would not have it...LOL

My last day was Sunday. On Tuesday the scale went right back up 2lbs to where it has always reverted to since May grrrrr.......BUT I was determined to stick to the right eating and this morning it has gone back down again (whew!)..so I am pleased. Overall, I viewed this as a detox for me - it helped me stick with it - just a mentality thing, but for me it worked rather than thinking I'm on yet another fad diet! After the first 3 days I did feel much better, more energised, maybe psychological, knowing that I had detoxed, but it worked whatever I am very glad I did it - it was exactly the right time for me. I plan to do it again, but probably will just do 3 days of fluids next time, every so often. Mindyou, it hasn't broken my cravings for snacks and carbs!!! BUT it has strengthened my resolve and determination to make the right choices for snacks and food, which is my main battle. I am determined to reach my goals now and feel that I have proved to myself that it is possible. I do not have to be stuck here forever, no matter how long it takes me. I am in control of food, not the other way around. PS I have to say I couldn't have done it without all the support I got from this board - thanks everyone

Well it has taking me long enough, but I finally got my web page it up and running... OK its not completely ready yet... BUT its started...LOL you can see bits of my store in some of the pictures...and I will be adding more as I can... I take forever getting all the pictures and computer stuff done.. http://www.jeanlcauleyjewelryandboutique.com/

LOL thats funny!!!!!!!!!!

So, how is the 5 day plan going? I know a few people are doing it or at least a modified version of it. Ruth, you are finished right? Do tell what you thought and any new found wisdom or results. I am doing good. Eating just one complete meal a day and then supplementing with protein shakes. I do feel more in control. The scale has not moved yet...maybe it's broken or something...that would explain no movement since May??? Hee, hee. Fill us in ladies, Trish