I would like eveyone to pray for my dad...he is going to start radiation treatments next week. He had prostate cancer 3 years ago and has been free and clear all this time, till his last PSA test came back with high levels. He will have to go through 39 treatments at 15 min a shot. The radiologist says he has a 50/50 chance. They have to be careful seeing that the radiation is near his kidneys and baldder. So please all, keep my dad in your prayers. I appreciate it. Karry

I've been away from the board for a couple days and was just checking back. I'm sorry to hear of the troubles you're having - you're in my thoughts. diane

My highest wt was 348 lbs, I lost 30lbs in 4 months prior to surgery. I had my surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio and my surgeons name is Dr. Trace Curry. I am down -90 since surgery ! and -120 from my highest wt. I'm still a fattie, but a much lighter one now. I have had a recent slowdown in weight loss also, but I can see where my shoulders have gotten smaller, my bra's are once again getting too big around, trying to keep "them" rolled up in place...lol I'm no longer a "solid fat" but am quickly turning squishy "c'mere little squishy" quoting Dora there. lol Oh and if anyone is still fighting for a protein supplement, I found a good one that you can check out through my www button. I love this stuff, less than 3 oz's and 25 g's of protein. Tastes good also, good enough I wish that it was a full size drink at times. Hugs & prayers,

I started at 350 lbs. I am down to 271 for a total of 79 lbs. gone. I have hit some major plateaus, and was hoping to hit the century mark by my month anniversary, but am not sure now. 21 lbs. is a lot to lose in 5 weeks. But I will give it a go. I try to stay on the south beach diet to keep the carbs at bay, they really hurt me. I have also been keeping an eye on my fat content, trying to stay below 30-35%. I have not really dropped any sizes, my belly is still too big. But through my shoulders, everything is big. But I feel good, and exercise every day! Pam

Denise, As long as you're inches are going down, don't sweat it. We all lose at different rates. I've 5 months out too and have only lost 60. Keep your chin up - it will come off! Deb