Hey Lisa, I don't know EXACTLY what you're feeling, but kind of... I had to start a new "diet" when I found out I was pregnant. My Dr. (OB) sent me to a dietician who has little/no experience with RNY and she told me I need to eat 2400 calories per day! HA!!!! Anyways, as long as your nutritionist is very familiar with RNY, I'd have to trust her. You might check and see if there's any way you can "build up" to the 30 carbs per meal or if you have to do it right away... I've heard that the complex carbs (like rice and potatoes) don't cause us to dump as much as the simple carbs (like sugar) because they're a bit harder to breakdown. Maybe they'll have you eating the complex carbs??? Let us know how it goes, and keep your chin up. You're only human and can only do so much! Lots of love, Dawn

Hey K! Sorry to hear about your family visit- I know my family can trigger a major weight gain even when I DON'T visit!!!! The important thing is that you noticed your gain right away... keep in mind that depending on the time of the month, etc., sometimes some of that can be water retention (or if you were eating saltier foods). So now that you've noticed, just do something about it! Go for a walk instead of snacking... or I've found recently that I'm snacking when I'm thirsty instead of drinking- try to drink more and eat less! You can do this- look how far you've come already!!! Keep your chin up! Lots of love, Dawn

Congrats Heather, you're doing so awesome! How lucky we are to have the gift of life! Lots of love, Dawn 257/150/140

I can so relate. I reached my goal and it seems like all I want to do is eat carbs and drink soda! It is almost like I can accept reaching goal. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 lbs for 3 months now, so I wouldn't worry much about the 4 lbs. It could be water weight. Try to take one meal at a time, one day at a time. We still have the old demons that plague us. As I have said before, they didn't operate on our heads. You are doing awesome! You have lost a small woman. And isn't it great to get her off your back. Take care Alicia

Starting weight #308 Now #137 Lost #171 wow does that feel good I went from a size 26 to a 4 without my tt yeat thats in october!! Congrats Everyone!!!