Hi Anna; My stats are posted below. Congrats on the 2.4 lb loss!! And congrats on your PS pre op work! That is something to be excited about. HW 327 SW 322 LW 170.8 CW 163.6 Not sure what is going on with these numbers but I have been going to the potty a whole lot these last few days...both #1 and #2.....lol I know I know...TMI I am going to the doctor today for a follow up visit and will check what that scales says..maybe mine is off track or something. Maybe it also has something to do with all the swelling I have been experiencing in my legs too...who knows but I will take it and hope it continues to go down! I actually had a horrible eating week this week cause I was so blue about the numbers on the scale and now its going down and I am scared of what will show up next week based on how I ate these last few days....oh well.....back to the mines for me.

Hi Karen, first of all (((((hugs))))). It really sounds like you know what you have to do. I'm going to tell you a few things that I am sure you know but here goes. Do not buy any more recees or crackers. Keep them completely out of the house. Anything you may fall back on keep out of the house. Buy fruits and protein bars to snack on. Or beef jerkey or something like that. I would also up the protein. I wouldn't worry too much about the coffee as long as you are getting all your water in. Here is a typical day for me. Protein drink first thing in the morning. Coffee when I get to work. an hour after drinking that I have a lowfat 4oz cottage cheese with one of those little cups of manderin oranges. For lunch I have about (2) 2oz of smoked turkey wrapped in a piece of cheese. Afternoon snack is protein bar and then I usually have a protein drink before I go work out. For dinner I just have whatever I fix for the family. But no bread. Hope this helps. Anna

I posted in May about my getting off track and I appreciate all the comments and words of encouragement. I feel like I am loosing ground and need help fast. Here lies part of the problem with me. I am disabled and fight chronic pain, bad joints, just recent back surgery and impending knee replacement at some point, torn rotator cuff, depression (of course with all of this) and the list goes on. Not to mention caring for aging parents and a husband that has health issues too. With all that being said I realize I am turning to my Old Faithful friend ( enemy) FooD for comfort. Crackers are a big problem and now one REEses PB cup nightly . My diet is what I feel like eating...I continue to get in my protein, drink lots of water and drink decaf coffee using no sugar but, non dairy creamer I am cutting down on that as I know it dehydrates us... but,that is my drink comforter. My weight has only ( I can hear you saying ONLY!) risen 5 pounds but, that is just not good as I have not even reached my goal. I cannot exercise right now or haven't been able at all since day one due to all of my joint issues. I am hopeful though after recovery from my back surgery I can get in the water and start a program ASAP. I also prior to my back surgery they discovered my liver enzymes are elevated but, with abd sono and hepatitis testing all was negative. I go back in 6 weeks to be retested again...anyone experience this from WL surgery? Where should I begin? Any meal suggestions or plans? Website with menu plans would be helpful. I have no local support groups just this site and have not been on it in a quite awhile due to things getting in my way such as the reality of what path I am on. I have not worked this hard losing 100 pounds to go back I refuse but, how do I get my emotions in check and shake myself up to realize if I continue this path all could be lost or should i dare say gained. Sorry to sound like a whiner but, I do know I need support and help from those of you that may have been there or going through this yourselves. PLEase, Please help me to know where to start and pray that I will get back on track..My health is at stake and I do not want to waste this tool that I have been granted with...but, I must get my WILL back to change these habits... Thanks for listening... Karen

Thanks Anna!

Love you picture!! you look amazing!!