OMG thank you, thank you, Thank you for posting this because I have SOOOO felt out of control. I am really trying to watch what I"m eating and how much. I'm trying to keep myself busy (not working so well) I feel like this is it. I have been at the same weight for a few weeks now and I'm freaking out. What am I doing so wrong. I have written post and not posted then because I thought for sure I was alone. Everyday I wonder if "this is it" or "I'm going to fail" I think I'm eating to much but really my eating hasn't changed that much. What are we going to do?? Is there a "6 month wall" ?? I don't know anyone else who had surgery before so I can't ask anyone and in my support group last time everyone but 2 were post op so I couldn't really ask questions. I need help, I'm going to scream!! ok enough whining from me...I'm so glad I"m not alone in this and I am really open to suggestions. Hugs guys, Rebecca

Amy, Sorry to hear about your grandma but I am sure she is at peace and can now watch over you. It's hard not to eat during the stressful times but we are all here for you and just know that you are loved. Hugs, Esther

Hi Chantal, I feel the same way....I was doing great and then Thanksgiving week, I started being hungry all the time and eating more then I think I should be able to. My daughter had goodies in her house and I tested the waters and didn't get sick and I am so mad at myself. I am back on some kind of routine again but I am craving the old crap that I ate before and I hate it. I know we have to use our surgery as a tool and have some self control, but I am feeling very weak right now. I didn't gain, but I am totally at a standstill and I still need to lose more. It's good to know that I am not alone. Maybe it's a phase we are going through. I am curious to see if any other Mayers are going through the same thing. It is really upsetting me because I thought we would get sick if we ate the wrong things and I didn't get sick. Let's just start over.....and stick to the good stuff. If we do it together, it will be easier. Hugs, Esther

Congrats on the great results!!! You're doing pretty amazing yourself Esther! I can't wait to see how mine come out. I've had such a high energy day today it's scary. lol I would do this again too. Everything about my surgery has just been a miracle. And, remember, you're only as old as you feel. My folks are 67 and people are SHOCKED because those two have more energy than I do. LOL I pray every day that I can stay "young" as long as I'm here. Oh, wait, my maiden name was Young so I guess I WILL always be Young. Have a great day! * Cyndi *

Okay, you talked me into it. LOL I was pretty surprised to hit "normal" at 164. That still sounds like a lot. But, my surgeon's goal is 15 so I guess I'm really not that far off. I'll keep the 8/10s. I'm waiting for my best friend. We're signing up at the gym together. She'll keep me on track. LOL Her dream is for us to share clothing. LOL Mark keeps telling me the pants are fine. I guess *I* just can't wrap my brain around getting on an 8/10. WEIRD!!! * Cyndi *