A day late, but it doesn't matter. I saw 231 yesterday. It's SOOOOO hard to stay on track each day. I know I need to do this for myself, for my husband, and for my daughter. I don't want to live the rest of my life buying clothes from the Fat Lady's Section. I don't want my daughter to go through this in the future. Still, I'm having such a hard time fighting it. The whole baby thing is on hold for now, maybe through the summer, maybe until next year. Emotionally, I feel so much better NOT going through fertility treatments than I did, although I sometimes still have a pang of regret at not having another baby yet. My whole job situation is on hold, too. I MAY be in line for an at-risk position in my school, but my principal says one thing, then another, and another...so who knows? He hasn't gotten around to filling that position, and has told me that when he does (he has many other positions to fill that are more pressing, such as a vice-principal job), if there is only one in-house person applying, it won't need to go to interviews. Well, I'm the only one who has applied...so what does that mean? My daughter's step-parent adoption should be finalized this month. Not really sure, the lawyer is a bit of a joke. I would have done a much better job representing us, but I guess you have to pass that silly bar exam first. Then, this summer, she's being tested for ADHD. Hopefully, someone can help us find a solution to her behavior, as therapy isn't working. So it's not wonder I can't stay on track! Not that any of this is a good excuse, because I need to work to fight it instead of accept it and shove food in my face. Every week is new, so here I go again. Have a great week! Pamela

Shawn, bandster or RNY, when you're a compulsive overeater (as many of us are), it's so hard to stay on the healthy path. We all eat for different reasons, and some people have an easier time overcoming those reasons than others. Don't beat yourself up for not being like those people on the biggest loser. Even they gain some of the weight back! My mom also has the LapBand. She lost a little bit with it, then gained it right back. Fill after fill, and no success. She even follows Weigh****chers, and STILL can't lose the weight. You're definitely not alone! Hang in there! Pamela

Hello Pamela, How much can you eat at one meal? I feel like I can eat way more than I should be able to. I like to eat the Wendy's grilled chicken sandwich but some days I can eat the entire sandwich. Is that too much? I feel like I have stretched out my pouch. Is that the same thing as stretching your stoma? What does that mean? Thanks!

Not so good.... I stuck to plan on exercise, but (true to form) fell off the wagon on eating. I'm still the same weight. Let's see how I do this week! I'm out of protein drinks ... AchievOne on back order!!! Hugs!! Denise

I am waiting to hear back from my surgeon re: sclerotherapy. I'm trying to avoid a revision/surgery, and weight loss surgery is an exclusion with my insurance, so I need to investigate less expensive alternatives. It does worry me that they are literally damaging the tissue to create a smaller stoma. There are risks with everything, too, it's just a matter of determining if the risk is worth it or not. I'll keep y'all posted on what I do decide to do. I'm fortunate that I haven't gained much back (I am 10 pounds above my lowest weight, but I'm petrified of that number creeping higher--I want to squash that bug NOW before it becomes a bigger bug than I can handle....and I certainly don't want to buy new pants, either!). I'm just concerned because the potential is there. Thanks for your thoughts and info. Diana