Thanks, sweetie. May I say that you, too, are looking fab! Lou Ann

Joi, Oh sweetie!! Don't worry now that they have your meds right you will be fine. The 10 Pounds will come off!! You said that you are eating salads, make sure you get protein in first. Hopefully you are having some meat in those salads or something else with some protein. It sounds like you are exercising so don't worry this isn't because of anything you have done. It will be okay!!!! You know how I know you will be okay??? Because this 10 pounds scares you where as before WLS I bet it wouldn't have bothered you much. You can do it, you can do it, you can do it!!! You will do fine!!!! Take care, Becky

4-10-06 Hello family it's been a while since I wrote, I'm in Germany finally got settled and all is well, found a wonderful house my job is great but my weight won't move. I gained a little my thyroid is so out of wack. The doctors increased it from 300 mcg to 350 mcg then realized that thats to high I gained 10 pounds in 2 weeks so you know I'm freaking out. I've been eating salads for 3 weeks and walking 2 miles a day including my general walking that I do for work. This week I begin a boxing conditioning class which I hope will help me get this last 40 pounds off. They also lowered my thyroid meds to 200 mcg so I hope that will get my metabolism working again, because it's really depressing eventhough I know its because of my thyroids levels that I'm gaining weight it still puts a a bad feeling in me that is hard for me to shake. So please send some encouraging words my way. Love ya Joi

Good luck Becky and I'll keep you in my prayers. I am anxious to begin my ps journey, but still have more weight to lose (ugh). I hope everything goes well for you. Margo

Lou Ann, WOW!!!! You look great!! Keep up the good work lady!!! Take care, Becky