October 17 was my 7 month anniversary.... I am now down to 281 lbs I have come from a size 30-32 to a size 20. Soon I will be able to shop in a regular store and not have to go to the plus size section. This month I had to take a break from the Gym due to mandatory overtime and shortened lunch times. That is when I am able to go to the gym. My weight loss has slowed but not stopped. Im still being careful of what I eat and have been taking my vitamins like I was told to. Guess what every one.... My hair stopped falling out... yeah me... I have taken the extension out and gotten my hair cut in a short bob. My hair has now started growing back.. so I don't have much to complain about this month. I hope all is well with my fellow WLS'er and until later Keep your head up and I will do the same. TJ

Sorry Marilyn cant help you here. I am one of the weird ones in this world who doesn't like cheese in any form. I can handle a small amount on pizza but to put it in anything or to eat it straight, forget it. Hope you have a great week.

WOOHOOOO Jan!! Way to go!! Life is grand isnt it!! I want to see pictures!!! Hugs, Marilyn

Hi Marilyn!! We have been through a lot the past 7 months huh?!! I also do not eat bread but I do have a melba toast from time to time. I try not to include any high carb foods in my meals. Just foods high in Protein. It is getting harder as we get further out but we just have to work at it. You have done great Marilyn, don't be so hard on yourself! We will always be there for each other. Please let us know how your 7 month checkup went. Hugs!!! Marilyn Resto

I'm no longer a bread eater but sometimes enjoy crackers. Does anyone have any facts on crackers nutrition? or maybe have some other good suggestions. I'm still a slow loser but I'll weigh-in on next Monday for my 7-month check-up. I don't think that I've lost more since last month but I'm still trying. I've increased my protein and is closely watching what I put in my mouth since my stomach seems to be holding more. Thank you all for your suggestions and words of encouragement. I know that I've been depressed lately about only loosing 61lbs but I'm just so thankful that I'm healthy and have not been sick or dump from this surgery. I'm most of all thankful that I'm alive and made a safe journey to the other side. I've heard about two people dying during the last week from this surgery so I've got a whole lot to be thankful to the Lord for. Enough of my babbling - THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!