I did good yesterday. I'm not posting a plan today because I feel really really nauseated and the thought of food makes me want to But wanted to post just to say HI!

I had my surgery yesterday. Fibroid is completely gone. In fact, it was gone before the doctor ever got to see it. He had to suck out all the blood (from a pill that was used to open my cervix), and apparently, the fibroid broke free and got sucked away, too. The doc was quite disappointed that he didn't get to take a "before" picture, but I think he was happy that surgery was so easy. Because he didn't have to do any sort of digging around, he told my husband that he doesn't see any reason why we can't try for that baby with my September cycle. I'm feeling pretty good, though for obvious reasons, it hurts to use the bathroom, and my throat is sore from that airway tube. I figure I'll take it pretty easy today...at least until I get really bored. I am up to 225 today. Some of it, I'm sure, is from all the IV liquids I had. The rest of it probably comes from my weeklong bad eating. Imagine that! Tomorrow, I'm going to my regular doc to have my bloodwork done, and I'm going to ask about something to calm my nerves that would help me lose weight, too. B: mini bagel L: chicken wrap, cottage cheese, crackers D: mac & cheese with hotdogs (mostly for daughter, but I only want to cook once) S: yogurt, carrots & salsa, Skinny Cow ice cream Exercise: Not allowed...whoo hoo, a real excuse not to exercise!! Pamela

Hi Michelle! So glad you're on the train. I thought it had derailed!!! Hope you're having a cool day!!! Denise

Good morning July babies! I've had two pretty good days. I've stayed away from sugar and white carbs. I've had over 100 grams of protein. The down side... I've discovered I can't handle pork rinds. I've overdosed on them, and while in moderation their a good snack. I have no control with them. So.... I'm eliminating them from my diet Here's today's plan: Breakfast: Tilapia Applesauce Snacks: AchievOne Grilled Chicken Lunch: Tuna Lettuce Light Dressing Snacks: AchievOne Deli Turkey Dinner: South Beach Cashew Chicken Snack: Sugar Free Popsicles Nutrition: 1246 Calories 29 Fat 58 Carbs 143 Protein Exercise: 75 minutes water aerobics.... Have a great day! Denise

Hi Karen...Yes I had all PS procedures done at once. It involved 2 nights in the hospital or my PS said he would not do it and I was glad I did because i needed the IV pain med the 1st night. As far as my arms they look great. The 3rd pic on my profile doesnt tell it all but if you compare the 1st pic to the 3rd you can see how big my arms were. My stomach looks great also and legs ok. He took 8" of skin off the legs but as many others say there is still loose skin esp around the knees but still a much improvement. The scar on my arm looks really good. Its on the inside so really not noticable and compared to the massive "bat wings" I will take the scar any day. Some day again I will post before and after PS pics. Also you asked my height, I am 5'5". Hugs to you also....Janette RNY 7-13-04 363/123 -240 lbs