Yes Sue...you certainly got MY attention. Good one! Yup...I have the sprouties too...now they're getting to the length where they go where they want. Had a bit of an Our Gang Alfalfa moment this morning...argh! Oh well, it's one of those not so great things that I can definitely live with if ya know what I mean. Take care... Christine RNY 09-10-04 110 pounds gone for good!

Teresa, I drink 3 protein shakes a day for a total of 90 grams of protein. I recently had a stall wth weight loss and tried eating every 2 or 3 hours to increase my calorie intake. It really helped. I lost 3 lbs in 4 days. My biggest problem is getting in enough calories. I also don't get enough water in each day. I am working on that also. Lynn J., lap RNY 9/29/04 -104 lbs

Hi Marianne, I to am sorry your hubby is being a "poop" Mine also checks the balance of the check books and complaines. As I am still loosing weight I shop at a local Consignment shop. I got a great pair of size 14 jeans just a month ago for only $5.00. Today I got a size 8 from the same place for $5.00 as well. I have had to buy some good clothes for work, but I grow out of them so fast that it is ( what a problem to have! ) no fun to go shopping at the regular store......just YET! my hubby and I also had a rough spot... I am not sure why, but I did feel that maybe he was jealouse of my weight loss. He is the one that can loose 20 pounds just thinking about it. but in the past year or so has gained some. ( 6'2 and about 220) We also moved to a new state for his job so the stress of it all has been hard on all of us. I thought we were heading for a divorce. He is also not happy with the many medical appointments I have had since surgery ( complications and diabeties still as problem) New isnurance.... so much of thisis considered pre-existing conditions with limited coverage for a year. He and out children are very healthy. so this has always been a hard issue for him. We are now seing a therapist and things seems to going fine. I also was able to get a new job in my field and now that I have my income again, I think he feels less responcible for the total family picture. I do hope you and your hubby can find a happy meeting point. It would be so sad to loose so much more than the weight. Lisa

OMG..it seens we're all going through the same thing!!! I'm feeling frustrated about my stall..im thinking im not getting enough to eat and in starvation mode since i've upped my exercise then eating 5oz 3 times a day..the last 2 days have upped my food intake a bit but still the same...i hate this!! It's hard getting all the food and liquids that you need to...it seems that I (we) think more about food then ever before!!

Teresa, In my opinion, based on what you are doing, everything is just fine. Your body is playing catch up and the weight loss will start again. Try not to worry. Plateaus and stalls just happen sometimes. I think you're doing great! ~Sue