hi Robin, Thanks so much for the encouragement. I'm on a mission to get back on track in several areas. My next appointment with my surgeon is on Monday the 23rd so we'll see how I'm doing and talk about the next egd he wants to do. Take care, hope to talk to you soon.

well so much for being out of here by 4th of July...Joey leaves Japan July 16th, with the time difference he'll get here that day too..will just have to live that day twice. His report date is 1 Aug. we'll get there in enough time to get ready for school.

Hi Shari, Congratulations on your son and your success. I know you have gained some weight back but you have done very well! I think most of us completely understand the pace of life these days. I know for me life has been crazy. I am ready for some down time and it looks like I am finally going to get that this summer. Briefly anyway. I get some protein supplements from www.mydietshopz.com. They are a great place to order from. They are in Woodbridge, VA. If you call them they may be able to send you some samples in the mail. I like the protein bars and the hot chocolate. Not a huge fan of the shakes and puddings but most of the folks I know who have tried them love them. I don't like protein stuff anyway so most protein drinks are not good to me. You can do it! Keep working the plan. I am glad your doctor did some testing and didn't just assume you were eating too much. Take care. Hugs, Robin

Mimi, I am so happy for you! I know you are ready to have your husband back home. That would be great for you to be in a place to get plastics done as well! Don't worry about the lbs. You know what you need to do to lose the weight. It's a great time of the year to do that so I encourage you to stick with the plan. I gained 10lbs and am struggling to get it back off. But I am not giving up. I have not been sticking with the plan. In fact this morning I ate 1/2 of a muffin and a spoon os sausage/potatoe breakfast casserole. I know that both will make me sick and yet I still ate them! And I am sick to my stomach right now. Oh well. I'll make better choices with my next meail. And I am going to the gym today so that will help with calories. Have fun at the ball. Hugs, Robin

Hi there Shari....congrats on the birth of your new son.....the protein drinks I use are by Designer Whey...you can purchased it at Trader Joes and @ Rite-Aid...they have the flavors of chocolate, dbl chocolate, strawberry, and french vanilla I love all of them except the Strawberry...it just was not strawberry enough for me..the other one I use is a new one I got from my chiropractore and it is made by: www.BioPharmaSci.com It is called NanProtein for a months supply I purchased it from my chiropractor for 45 dollars..but I do not use it all that often..... Hope the info is helpful...it is very tasty..I use the french vanilla Jannine