I don't know about everyone else, but it seems like I can eat more than I thought I would be able too. All my doctor told me was that I would eat "child's size portions" for the rest of my life. I am curious as to what other doctors have told their patients and what you are able to eat. For instance if I didn't stop myself, I can eat a whole sandwich or a six inch sub. That seems like a huge amount to me. Grant you I'm staying away from bread right now, but still just scares me. How about you? ***And if you are a lurker and don't like something you read, please do not post something mean as we do not need any negativity here. Thank you. Hugs to all! Michelle

Good morning, my wonderful support group!! Please stay strong!!! The scale may not be moving downward too fast, but we are not gaining like crazy. I've been reading posts from other boards, which has only confirmed that we are doing the right thing. Maintaining what we have accomplished within a 5 lb variance is great cause for celebration... You'd be surprised at how many post op babies 2 years or more have gained 20, 50, even 100 lbs back. They stopped being vigilant and the lbs just crept up on them. That won't happen to us. Maybe our post name should be "Lose or Maintain." While we want to lose more... and in our quest to do so... we won't gain more!!! So hang in there... and let's celebrate vigilance!!! Yesterday was a excellent (no the scale didn't show it), but it was excellent nontheless! Here's today's plan: Breakfast: Tilapia/Applesauce Snack: AchievOne Lunch: Chicken/Lettuce/Lite Dressing Snack: AchievOne Dinner: Ground Turkey Didn't have time to do fitday this morning... don't know nutritonal values yets. Exercise: 60 minutes - water aerobics - DONE! Hugs! Denise

Just call me "Fatty." I am SUCH a cow! Messed up yesterday, too, courtesy of mini-pretzels and Taco Bell. I am too tired to cook and too lazy to choose healthy fast food. Talked to the doc yesterday about this adenomyoma. When he re-read the pathology report, he was confused. In a nutshell, the tissue appears to be that of normal uterine tissue with a little bit of endometrium and muscle tissue. The doctor said he's never seen this type of pathology before and said it's almost like I had a mini-uterus growing inside of my uterus. He says he doubts that I have any adenomyosis in my uterine wall and that the odds are with me when it comes to future pregnancy. So I guess that means I can stop stressing out...for now. ANYWAY...my uterus is not what this thread is SUPPOSED to be about! B: cereal with banana L: microwave meal D: I am planning on Subway or St. Louis Bread Company (Panera to the rest of you), but will choose healthy S: not sure...hoping to keep it at a minimum Exercise: Oh, who am I kidding?? Pamela only +3 from lowest

I have trouble too Michelle. I add Fruit Refreshers lemonade to my water to help it go down better - but still only end up drinking about 4-5 8 oz. bottles a day. A lot of times I hold off because if I want to walk at noon, I can't go far without having to come back into the building to pee!! I guess I could walk earlier and then load up the rest of the day.... Guess we're all in the same boat, huh??? Hugs, Nancy

I'm struggling in this area too! Truth be told, if I would water load, I'd probably stay on track. I use crystal lite and when I get all my fluids in, I do so much better with my day... Keep trying!! Hugs! Denise