Hi Karen,Thank you for answering my post..Rita

It is nice to see so many responses from folks who had surgery around the same time. I have been kicking myself because I have been stalled/slowed for almost 2 months now. But overall, I am right there with everyone else. As of my 6 month anniversary (7/7/08), I am down 69.5 lbs, 95 since my consult. I went from an 18 to a big 6/small 8. I was 234 the day of surgery, and am sitting at 165.5. (I am tall--almost 5'11) I really want to drop another 10-15 lbs, and end up in a slim size 6. If I go further, I won't cry but I would be satisfied to be a solid six. However, things have very much slowed down for me. SOOOOO much of this is my fault. Bad food choices, lack of exercise, etc. I am to the point where it has stopped being easy, and I have to make good decisions every day. This is where the war is won, right? It is all the small victories along the way..... I look at each good decision as being a victory towards this overall war. I am rambling, but it always help to restate one's goals and to bolster your motivation. I think I need to get back on track, especially with the exercise. In the next couple days, I am going to set down some concrete goals and work on plowing through these last 10 lbs.

Hi again....I think I should go to a meeting again....we have them every other month.....I did go to a few a while ago but by the time everyone went around the table to tell their story, there wansn't much time left for Q&A....and I had so many questions....so I started using our local on-line support group. 100 grams of protein is a LOT....I was told 60 also so double check. It is so strange to have this restriction.....this morning, I had 2 small spoonfulls of cottage cheese...3 bites of cantaloupe and I was done....felt that pressure. I know now not to go further, or else. I had lunch with my Dad and I had 2 bites of chicken, 2 bites of potato salad and then about 6 cherries. So that is how it has been since last Thurs. I need to start drinking protein shakes to get more protein in. Now I am on my way to baby sit my Neice's 2 boys, ages 1 & 5.....and it is 93 here today......and I do not do heat well. Have a great weekend.....Lori

I had my RNY on 1-10-08 Currently i am down 89lbs i went from a 30-32 to now im in a 14 and a few 12's I am sooo happy i decided to have this done congrats on the loss everyone. Terri

Lori, I went to a support meeting last night , first I had found in the area I live in AZ mountains. Anyway they seeemed to think I was not eating enough protein (they recommended 100 grams per day ) I was only averaging 60-70 grams, and to drink more water. Also 6 small meals a day instead of 3. Some of these people had had their surgeries up to 5 years ago and some just in the last 4 months. so the range was there. Hopefully when I go in for my next fill on the 21st, I will have the same luck as you. I am happy you finally got your restriction, that is good news. And I hope you do not feel hungry. I will keep in touch Karen