I copied this from the graduate board that I just posted there. I feel you pain and understand your concern. I am 5/1" and not young. I joined last week and am doing the flex plan. I think that is what it is--I am counting the points. I have belonged to WW several times before, but never wrote food down or counted much, but I am this time. I got myself a 'diet-minder' from Amazon. It has columns for fat, carbs, protein, etc. There is also an extra column that I am putting my points in. I am still drinking lots of protein drinks. I write them down and count the protein and points for them along with carbs, etc. WW does not require that you count anything other than points, but I am tracking the other stuff, too. I think I have lost a couple of pounds. I have gained 13 pounds from my lowest weight and would love to lose it permanently. I hurt my knee and have not been able to exercise for about 6 weeks now. Also I have had revision to TT/BL and my arms done two weeks ago, so I am not exercising much now. I have started back to walking and am taking dance lessons. I was taking spinning and pwoer lifting at gym but can not do that now. Patricia 262/125/138.2 hi/low/WW beginning weight RNY 3/11/2005 copied this from the graduate board that I just posted there.

I have gained 12 pounds and need to get back on track. Scary to think I could be fat again. I never got real thin but feel good so that is OK.

I haven't posted in ages, but decided to stick my head in and say hello. My surgery date was March 7, 2005 and I weighed 342 that morning. Today, I am maintaining around 187. I did reach my goal of 178, but haven't done much in the way of exercise in awhile (long story.) I'm going to drop 5 lbs and I hope to stay in the 180-185 range after that. Hope everybody in the March '05 club are doing well! Greg Sands Collingswood, NJ 342/187/183

It is probably because of what you are eating. Take out some foods and see if that is it. Do you drink pop? Sugar, iron supplement. Chris

To tell the truth, I do not know what we are to do after the five days are up. I am looking at these five days as a detox period to help me get away from all the carbs I have been eating. I managed yesterday and am working on today. You know one day at a time. I think just getting through Day 1 has helped to motivate me. I can image how hard coming home after working is hard to deal with not eating. There is something about the back door and the refrig door having a connection. I have been drinking Walker Diet Cappuccino to help relax when I am stressed. I put one scoop in a cup of warm water. (Directions say two, but I use one.) I put UpCal D in there, too. I heat the water 1 min and 10 seconds in my microwave. I have read not to put protein powders in real ho****er--Probably any powder you like would work. Sitting down with the warm drink seems to help. Last night when DH wanted to eat out, we went to Panda Express--kind of a fast Chinese food place. I took my own warm water and my Unjury Chicken Soup. This was relaxing too. Maybe if you try one of these, it will help when you come home tired and wanting to snack. Also, I drink lots of Chrystal Light. I like Strawberry Kiwi. Really I can eat most anything I want. Hopefully after this 5 day thing, I will not want that stuff so much. We do not keep much here. My DH even puts his cookies in his truck to keep them out of my eye sight. I put bread and saltine in the basement out of sight and butter in the freezer. I know I sound like a crazy women, but I try to do whatever it takes. I know I sound like I have my act together. I DO NOT--I AM JUST TRYING TOO. I had a TT/BA/BL last November. I need a revision which I guess I will do in January. I am thinking about having my arms done but just can not make up my mind. I am afraid of the scarring. I really hate to start all this stuff again. Do you have thoughts on this situation?? I have the same situation with support groups. I go to three, but I would love to go to one for people that are two years or further out. My hospital talked of doing one, but it has not happened. I have had had a Vitamin D deficiency, but the last blood work was so high till I was told to back off. I am to have it check again next month. I had a B-12 deficiency before surgery and I continue with monthly shots. I hear that is SO important. My DH likes the way I look, too. But he is afraid I will keep on gaining if I do not stop. My panties are tight and some of my pant are too. As someone said "Pants don't Lie." Ha-Ha Patricia