Hi Terry, You have had a very tough time Sweetie. i am glad things are starting to look up for you. I am also very happy that you knew some Doctors personally, because it is times like that when it's not what you know, it's who you know really counts. Adrienne

I knew was eating more.... Breakfast: Sunny side up egg, 1 slice wheat bread toast with 1 slice AM cheese 12 oz water Snack: 1/4 cup potatoe salad 12 oz water Lunch: 3 oz. ham salad on onion roll (ate 3/4 of it) 12 oz tea Snack: 8 cashew nuts, oatmeal cookie 12 oz tea Dinner: 2 oz. chicken tender, 1/2 ear corn, 1/2 cup salad w/ LF Ranch & 1 oz cheddar cheese 24 oz water Protein: 62 gm. Water: 72 oz So, am i eating to much or is this about right for a 6 month postie? Judy 233/157/130 down 76#

Hi all, This is my 1st time on this board, but I do see some faces I do know! Anyway, I was just reading this thread, and I'm about to burst into tears. I have lost the least amount of weight out of all of you. My surgery was 10/15 and I've lost 64 lbs. I got down that 64 lbs 2 months ago and haven't lost a pound OR an inch since then. I've heard of plateaus, but this is enough to send me over the edge. I'm a good girl. I eat my protein 1st, have some fruit and veggies in my diet, take all my vitamins, drink close to or exactly 128 oz of liquids a day (water, crystal light, decaf iced tea) I don't "cheat" and eat cookies or chips or any of that, and I work out 3-4 times a week. The only thing we can figure out what might be wrong is I'm not getting enough calories in to what I'm burning, and my body is stuck in starvation mode. I have been getting in about 400-700 per day if I'm lucky. I have changed my work out routine a few times (was told this would jump start the loss again...wrong) Now I'm trying to eat 5-6 times a day to up my calories and cutting back a little on the work outs so I don't burn what I'm trying to get in. Sorry to whine, I usually keep this stuff to myself, but I'm starting to get seriously depressed and sometimes out and out *****y. I do have another appointment with my surgeon on 5/4, and I'm praying I can find out what the hell is wrong with me! Thanks for letting me vent.. Kari

Hi all, well I made it to my 6 month aniversary and finally the scale has started to move. I am down 91 pounds and counting. I am closing in on the century mark and can hardly wait. My size 18 jeans are really big on me and that makes me so happy. Only one problem, I do not have any smaller clothes. Guess I will look like a clown for a while All in all I am feeling great, looking better and loving life Tanya -91

Hi Karen, Congrats on your anniversary and on a great weight loss. I'm so very happy for you! I had my surgery on 10/16/03 and have yet to set a goal (verbally to anyone). I guess I have one set in the back of my mind but I can't bring myself to believe it can actually happen. I keep thinking this miracle is going to come to a premature end and I'll either just stop losing before i'm supposed to or gain back everything I've lost. I too thank God for seeing me through the surgery and my journey to become a healther me. I know we will always have to think about every bite we put in our mouths and that exercise is a must. I reflect on where I was 6 months ago, what it took to get me where I am today, and how important it is to continue to use the tool to achieve my goal (whatever that might be). Best of luck as you continue your journey! Keep us posted! Sue 306/206/???