You handled it fine.  You didn't lie so there are no worries about it coming back to haunt you.

It's your decision about how much info to give up to strangers.   I haven't told anyone except my husband and one friend that had the same surgery before me.  My mother and brother don't even know. 

People come up to me all the time and comment about my weight loss.  I don't feel compelled to tell as I'm a private person and my weight issues have always been very personal to me.  I don't lie about it, I tell people I'm working on it weigh loss. 

I don't think your surgery failed.. I mean every Doctor gives different advise regarding surgery after care.. I was told 3oz of protein per meal.. I can not eat over a cup of coarse food.. slider foods like salad, soup, chili  I can eat a cup.. I was told not to eat over 5oz's of food period.. I read a article were some gastric patients can even eat up to 7 to 8 oz's after a year.. but the exit port from the stomach in these patients did not stretch so the stomach has a mind of its own regardless on how much we try not to eat.. 2 ozs won't even fill me up when i go per my doctors instructions of one bite every 5 to 10 mins.... you have to also look at the fact when you travel you tend to retain water.. you body knows when your daily regimen is off track.. just keep up the protein.. and water and 800 to 1000 calories.. and run away from the DISNEY... funnel cakes, LOL.. but you can get a smoked turkey drumsticks.. LOL.. I can eat on those for over a week...LOL.. You are doing we'll.. it's just getting hard because  you are sooo close!! Keep up the good work!!

 Thanks you guys! Yes it does seem like a small amount! They told me at this point I shouldn't be looking at calories! I am really finding this difficult you guys. I tried the 2 ounces all day yesterday and by the end of the night I was so hungry I caved and ate popcorn (my nemesis). I did lose weight though. I weighed this morning and I had lost 2.5 pounds. I am still not down to what I was at before vacation. But I am on my way. I am really frustrated. I want to do the right things but to me 2 ounces this far out is starvation. I felt ill yesterday eating so few calories. And ultimately I caved and ate the wrong thing because of it. :( 

I am ordering some of that protein shake pooh! Thanks girl! 

Another reason for the weight gain. My monthly visitor arrived yesterday! So I am willing to bet the weight starts to come off now. :) 

I see you are very close to your goal weight. I've heard once you get within the last 20 lbs. it gets very difficult to lose.

I'd go back to the basics and follow all your doctors instructions. Two ounces sounds unrealistic though. I'd up it to 4 oz. or 1/2 Cup per meal. Always start with protein first, then veggies and/or a slice of fruit. Don't drink 1/2 before or after meals. This really helps me feel full.

I haven't had a problem losing weight yet, but I still have so much to lose. I do stall for a week or so, but then I'll drop 3 or 4 lbs. I have always stayed on plan. I do cheat with a cookie or chocolate but I can't eat more than 1 and I get the craving satisfied. I try to keep my calories to about 800 - 1000 per day.

Good Luck.

I've been trying to focus on adding more protein  as well.  I've not been able to easily eat pasta, which is probably a very good thing.  I eat a bit of rice every now and then, but even that gets me feeling an icky full feeling sometimes, so I don't over indulge with that either.  Sometimes meat sets just fine with me and sometimes it doesn't.  So I cautiously eat meat.  Cottage cheese is STILL my very best friend in the world and I've gotten to where I will snack on a slice or two of cheddar cheese.  I've been a bad girl though, drinking a bit more alcohol than I should, but I've been making low calorie or very low sugar ones, so I feel like I'm being careful there. 

My one friend who had been non-supportive in the beginning about the process in general, apparently heard about me having surgery (she thought it was lap band) through the grapevine.  I enjoyed the little chuckle to myself, even though it was killin' me wantin' to find out how she had heard.  :-P   lol - She still hasn't officially seen me, only driving by in the car.   Too funny  :-)

I had a stall for about a month but have started losing again, even if only 3 lbs, but dang, I'll take that.  I'm gettin' closer and closer to ONEderland!!  Finally  :-)     I think I'll hit that elyptical (SP?) a little harder tonight.  Love when I get some good "shake that ass" mood music going on my MP3.  LOLOL   Makes ya wanna work harder.  Nearly killed my calves, but I did it!!  yay me  :-)  Thank goodness the weather is getting better too, makes it easier to get outside and do more in the physical fitness department.  I've even been finding myself running, short distances, but wow, it had been YEARS since I had run, so that's a huge accomplishment for me too.

All in all, everything is going just great and I even have a fellow who is showing interest in me.  Mind you,, I don't see it being a long term thing, but it's nice to have someone to hang out with.  One day at a time on that one.  It's nice to have guys showing interest in me again  :-)  Great for the ego.