I don't guess I miss much!!! LOL I eat pretty much what I want, but in tiny portions compared to what I used to eat. The only thing I don't tolerate is sugar!! I was never a big sweet eater. Although, sometimes when I smell fresh donuts, my mouth waters!! LOL Toodles, Reneé 418/316/125 -12 pounds!!

I miss STEAK!!! I did eat 1/2 a ruben... with tad bit of the krout soaked bread.. Linda

Hi Helen, I am another person who loses VERY SLO-O-O-WLY. My surgery was April 1 and to date I have lost 51 pounds. I eat 800-1200 calories on any given day(per Fitday at least 75 % of it is protein), I walk 2-3 miles per day 5 days a wk, I drink a minimum of 64 oz water and or Crystal Light, and I get all my vitamins in. I did a plateau buster that I got off the main message board. I ate 3 oz of protein every 3 hours and 2 protein drinks for a total of 80 oz of protein and 100 oz of water each day for 10 days and the scale did not budge. It is very frustrating but what other choice do we have. I keep reminding myself that this is a journey and even though I am not sprinting to the finish line I am making lifestyle changes and that is the key. Yes I want to lose weight and be thinner but more importantly I want to be healthier and that is definitely happening. My blood pressure is lower and my glucose levels are much better. I'm able to walk without getting out of breath and I can make it through a day with out feeling exhausted. I have a long way to go but the changes I've seen in myself keep me plugging away. Good Luck to you and know that you are not alone in the struggle. We will make it, it just will take us a little longer. God Bless. Jackie

Helen, You are not alone. I was also discouraged, but did notice that there are several other people who had their surgery in april that have only lost 45-55 lbs. I have been a very slow looser. It seems as though I only loose 1-2 lbs a week, and have had a couple of stalls. My surgery date was April 18,2005 and I am just down 54 lbs. I lost 25 the first month, 10 the second month, and a slow go since then. I excersice daily and try to be very good about what I eat. I get in all my protien, water, vitamins and calcium daily and still a very slow loss. I spent a lot of time dieting and exercising in the past couple of years, trying to loose weight on my own. I wonder if my body is more resistant because of it. Take it one day at a time, and remember, you may just loose slow and steady for the next year or so.

Helen.first of all... don't get discouraged! You can do this! First of all, what are you eating each day? Are you eating your protein first, VERY little carbs, and no sugar? I read your profile, and I see that you've been trying to eat properly, but are you eating the same thing every day?? Maybe switch it up a little bit. Your system could be in a rut. Another thing that helps me a lot is exercising! Even if you can only get in a 30 minute walk... it's better than nothing. If you can handle more hardcore gym time or exercise, that would be a good idea too! Have you "tested" how much you eat? Are you eating too much in one meal? Have you asked your doctor? The best advice I can give you is to keep your chin up! ::HUGS:: Good luck! Michelle