We eat out often, so it was something I had to adapt to right away. I haven't been to a 'pizza only' place because that is still too much to process. I eat alot of seafood....fish and shrimp....appetizers. In a Mexican restaurant, I eat the inside of a chicken or bean burrito. In a Chinese place I can eat chicken, shrimp or soup. I just skip over the rice accompanying every meal. In finer restaurants, I am getting the "add six shrimp" to any entree type thing. My husband is such a good sport about that type of thing. I recently had a 5 oz lobster tail added to his meal at Outback and it was a perfect meal. Italian is good for the manicotti stuffing or chicken. I have gotten sandwhiches when we order in at work and I just work through the meat and cheese. I even managed to eat protein at a German restaurant the other night. I find a way to be with friends and family. It makes me feel accepted. Vicky

Petty, my thoughts are with you and your family through this hard hard time. I'm so glad you have such rich wonderful memories of Gina to hold on to and think about and smile to. If you're any indication of what the rest of your family is like, I know she was a warm and wonderful person. becca

I am So sorry for your loss, I have no other words to say that will tell you how sad I am for you... We buried my nephew on the 6th. I will share I poem I wrote for him.. ~To Mitchel~ Life goes on or so they say But we can't seem to find our way. The heavens parted and welcomed you home But when you left, you left us alone. The earth trembled when you slipped away now we can't keep the tears at bay. With angel wings you soare above flying away like a beautiful dove. One day soon we will begin to smile although it may take a while. Life goes on, or so they say But we can't seem to find our way. ~end~ My thoughts and prayers are with you may they lift the pain and hurt if only for a brief moment... ((((LOVE AND HUGS))) Dori

Yep my old Buddy Mr. Stall has parked in my spot... Ive been at the same number for about 2 weeks but more people have commented on my weight loss this week than ever before so I must be losing inches I dont know.. but Im not going to complain after losing 70.5 lbs since 12/16/05.. Works for me... (((HUGS))) Dori

Okay - I am about 3 1/3 months post-op and just hit my first real "stall." I think my body finally realized I was losing too much weight!! I am still having a hard time eating - so I don't think it is from excess food. I eat about 5-6 times a day. My "meals" may be: 2 meatballs, the insides of a lean pocket, the meat from a lean cuisine meal, the insides of a South Beach breakfast wrap. I will occasionally have popcorn to satisfy my "salty/crunchy" inclination - but it is the low-fat variety - only 35 calories per cup and I never eat more than that!! Anybody else hit the dreaded "plateau"?? Thanks! Holly