you're too much! I quickly read your post and didn't see "haven't" and I was thinking she can eat all those things without dumping?? I can't say I've ever tried fruitcake, but its probably not a good time to start liking it now! I love when people post their menu, it makes me remember foods I haven't had in a while or to try new things that Marcher's post! I miss your spinach madeline, perfect idea for the package of spinach in the fridge

Meeting friends for dinner tonight, a place with a wonderful martini bar... I'll keep it to 2, maybe 1 depending how the night goes.. I'm dressed up in a denim dress that I bought yesterday that matches my denim suit (pants and blazer). Strapless, (needless to say the jacket will never be off), tight around the waist, big puffy pleats in the skirt and knee high leather boots! I would have never thought of wearing something like this before surgery or even when I wasn't at goal. I feel like by wearing this today I've gained even more confidence than I already have! I've gotten tons of compliments at work and bf even noticed! I love the look of dresses and have bought some, but don't wear them often because I didn't think I could pull it off... Today changed that, I feel great! maybe I'll post a picture this weekend in it Heres my day with foods... haven't been very hungry, feels like it comes and goes. drive to work - isofruit cantaloupe protein shake medium iced coffee, sf caramel, x-smart milk breakfast - weight control oatmeal, 2/3c smart milk, 1T peanut butter mixed in... heavenly! v8 juice lunch - 2 baby bananas with 2 T peanut butter? snack - pear dinner - really dont know, I haven't looked at the menu, but I'm craving shrimp! (Rebeka I found a shrimp/avocado recipe you might like, I'll post it over the weekend ) vitamins - all in Water - 3 - 22oz glasses exercise - not much really.. long way to dunkins, this weekend I'll improve it! hope everyones doing well, enjoy your weekend!

Life *is* great, especially at the ocean. See you on the flip side!

Is that a 1-2-5? Holy cow! What a tiny little person you are! Thanks for being such a great motivator for us here. This board will always feel like home to me whether I'm wrapped up in the daily grind or have a few minutes to sit and chat. You and everyone else here are so warm and coming here feels like sitting on my back porch with a friend and a cup of coffee.

I knew that addressing emotional needs after surgery were going to be there but it was impossible to imagine what a huge span it would be. It was easy to say 'If I make it to xx lbs I'll be happy' but it doesn't really work that way, does it. I hope that all of us one day feel comfortable in our own skin, no matter how large/small/saggy we are. I can totally relate to having a body that is out of proportion and honestly, I don't think that it can ever get better for me. My legs are really big (and have edema) and even if I go through with the risky thigh surgery one day, my calves will still be huge. I have to *squeeze* them in to 16s and only the wide legged kind. All in all though, I think you're doing great. Think of how proud the old Ruth would be of you now.