this is going to be short, just wanted to let you know I am home from the hospital, I had to spend 3 nights instead of just 1, I wil explain it all in the morning, I am so tired, the hospital is a noisy place. I did GAIN about 10 pounds but heck, I was on IV fluids the whole time I was there that it is to be expected. Have a great weekend! Donna 277/ ??????

thanks for the clarification...Now that I have reached goal, and to maintain goal, I had to add in another meal...I started at 6 meals per day, cut back to about 4-5, and now am back at 6 meals again....for me to get in enough food, nutrition and calories to maintain, I need to eat MORE food and because I don't want to/can't eat enough at each meal, another meal was necessary...also, i find that I can eat small amounts of sugar...and my nutritionist recommended adding in some sugar to help me maintain....obviously within reason. As Diane mentioned, perhaps a visit or two with a WLS nutritionist would help you...I have relied on my nutritionist several times over the last year...and I am 20 months out... Best wishes to you... RAE

Lara - thank you so much for the update. I've been wondering how you are doing. You are being so strong - and I sure agree that PS is not in the immediate future. Those long surgeries with a bad back would not be fun at all. Please keep us all posted. Take care, Ruth

thank you so much for the update!!! Toni 285/136/132

Lara, Glad you are feeling better, hang in there! Dianne