Hello Helen, I know this must be so frustrating for you. I think we all expect instant weightloss and for it not to happen must be pretty disappointing. I have lost 70 pounds since my surgery 4/19/05 but have been at a plateau for almost 4 weeks now, not ONE pound up or down. I have to admit I am eating more carbs now and I can eat more at one sitting than earlier months. So right now I make a vow to cut out the carbs and up the protein and water, AND exercise. The old habits are creeping back in. I can't eat sugar though, I dump. So what are your eating habits like? We must remember (I am talking to myself too) to get the protien in FIRST then the other stuff. So lets keep in touch and see if we can't break this plateau. Don't get so down on yourself, we all are going to lose at different rates, I was a light weight at 233 pre-op and am down 70 so I don't think that has anything to do with it. My neighbor had her surgery in Feb. and is only down about 58 pounds. She exercises and eats well so don't beat yourself up too bad. Now sit down and look at how much water, protein, and exercise your getting in daily. If you are doing everything you are supposed to then I wouldn't worry about it. Your main goal is to be healthy, please remember that. Best wishes on your journey, keep in touch.(sorry this was so darn long, I tend to babble when I am tierd) Kristy

This is a "no-brainer" for me. I miss BEER . Some days here in hot southern California, I would almost do anything to have an ice cold glass of beer. But, now that I am comfortably in a size 10 from a 20, I have been told to just look in the mirror and get a glass of water!!! So this is what I do. I have no idea if I can tolerate sugar as I have not had any. I also choose to avoid rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, etc. Lots of protein for me! Judy

i miss drinking pop. i take a few sips, but it doesn't taste the same and i'm affraid of the carbination.

In my head I think I miss fried foods, especially fair food like funnel cake and tenderloins, but when I went to the fair the summer my stomach turned at the smell of them. Hopefully my brain will catch up with my tummy! Colleen

ty lynda for saying so i do feel more confident losing so much weight and yes isn't my hubby so fine!!!! i tell him all the time he hates that!! lol i hope i end up looking as good as you!! kriss