I was bad about evening snacks. Funny thing I make the oatmeal no bake with splenda. They are yummy are they not. One cookie that is about 1 tablespoon will fill ya. Bad part I could make that my main course. Thanks for your post. I at least have a view of better snack ideas. I need to contact my surgeon. I have no nutritionist. I see her just prior to my apt. and I do not go bac****il November. I last seen her in May.

Hi; I'm up and in the gym by 6:30 or walking the dog for a couple of miles 8:00 breaskfast usually yougart and cottage cheese and a banana; or string cheese; once in a while a 1/2 a bagel with cream cheese. I carry a water bottle with me all the time. I try to force myself to drink. Lunch is usually deli meat; (turkey, ham; chicken) or a small salad with chicken and a slice of cheese afternoon; a protein drink of sometype. Maybe some crackers and peanut butter or a protein bar (sometimes both). dinner what ever the family is eating only very tiny amouts. (about a half cup or cup). Two nights ago they had cheese raviloli. I had 4 and was full. if we have a cassorole I take a small portion; and focus on the meat that is in it. late night snack. If I'm craving one; a graham cracker or some string cheese. I don't think we should focus on what we can't eat. We need to focus on the healthy choices we can eat. We should strive to share those choices with our families. Yes, my kids sometimes think my taste buds are dead but.. a half a cantaloupe with 1/4 cup pineapple juice and a scoop of vanilla protein makes a nice pick-me-up. other things I snack on nuts, cheese, ginger snap cookies, no-bake-oatmeal cookies.. yeah; me a poster child, no way. I shouldn't snack. I shouldn't have late night snacks, I need to drink more water. Old habits die hard. hang in there. we are all in this together. mark g.

Me too mee toooooo!!!! Plateau seems like my middle name - but the 72 lbs that are gone are GONE. 38 lbs left to get to the goal set by the doctor [and the tummy tuck will take care of the goal set by ME!]

Hello to All, Just checking to see how many replies I might get. I am 2 days away from being 8 months. I am doing well. Meaning no complications. I have lost 139 lbs. I am not as active as I should be. No excuses to give other than my own fault. Anyone who has or who has had children in athletics, clubs etc knows how it can be. I am having some time planning my meals. Again no excuse. My own fault. I put others in my family first and am personally getting a little tierd of it. I cook for them and then set and stir about what I can have. Like if I cook pasta what do I eat or if they have casseroles. It is my fault. If they go out for dinner, I watch. My husband has no idea how hurt I am at times, If I tell him he would just get mad and fued. So I am about to tell you my typical menu and if you would respond on yours, how you manage. I would appreciate it. Awake at 6:00 Drink maybe 4 oz of coffee Take my vits. Drink water or decaf tea. 9:00 2 ff/sf peanut butter cookies or cheese, peanut butter on a spoon 12:00 small salad with shrimp, or a turkey bacon melt with no wrap from Subway. I only have them put on tomatoes. (Is that to much? Subway wrap (no wrap) meat cheese) 6:00- I usually have a small portion of whatever meat we have or I make a egg (scrambled) or like last night I ate cheese/tomatoe. I drink lots of milk and sometimes, I throw in a shake. I know I need no lectures about healthy choices. I make them, I do not eat anything like I used to and try to get all my protein and liquids in. Its just I am unhappy that I cannot enjoy my weightloss, be active like I want. The most active I get is a 1 mile walk on my daily breaks and feeding our farm animals. Besides hh chores. I am a taxi. I apologize for being so negative. I am really down. I think my husband needs to go to a meeting for being a spouse of a bariatric patient or something. He needs someone to chill him out.

You're doing great. I had that plateau problem too. I am down 75 lbs now and had my rny on 11/26/03. I upped my calories and I am loosing again. not much but like an extra 500 calories a day some days. I had a hard time when I hit the 200 mark. My body didn't want to get rid of any more weight it seemed like. I also was stuck at the 190's and 180's and now I will get stuck at the 170's I am sure. It does come off. You'll make it. Stacy 250/175/???