B: sausage, 1 egg, .5oz cheese, 1/2 english muffin S: protein shake L: 3 turkey meatballs, 1/2c pasta roni S: South beach protein bar, jello cake D: guacamole, 7 tortilla chips, 1/4 of a chicken quesadilla S: Decaf, NF, SF cafe mocha from Coffee Bean

Jan 31 I weighed 163...today 153. So ten pounds. WIll see surgeon the end of the month to find out how I am as far as his goal goes. But I need exercise badly...with rotator cuff it has been hard but I am determined to not have to have surgery which I can't afford anyway. Joan M

Four Things About Me Things you may not have known about me..... A) Four jobs I have had in my life 1. Worked on the dish line in college cafeteria 2. L.P.N. in several settings 3. R.N. in several settings, E.R. I.C.U. Home Health Assisted Living/Memory Care 4. Wife, Mother etc. B) Four places I have lived 1. Glendale, Oregon 2. Ashland, Oregon 3. Roseburg, Oregon 4. Other places in Roseburg, Oregon C) Four TV shows I love to watch 1. CSI 2. Closer 3. Cash in the Attic 4. What not to wear D) Four places I have been on vacation 1. Canada 2. Disneyland 3. Reno 4. Levenworth, Washington E) Four of my favorite foods: (These are after WLS) 1. Refried beans (canned, Vegetarian) with string cheese 2. Chicken 3. Shrimp 4. Unjury protein drinks F) Four places I would like to be right now: 1. Beaverton, Oregon to visit my Son and Daughter-in-law 2. On vacation someplace sunny and warm 3. I like being right where I am--HOME 4. G) Four things I want to do that I couldn't before surgery: 1. Climb stairs easily 2. Shop til I drop (well I dropped way too soon) 3. Make myself spend money on clothes, nice clothes 4. A big one for me----being able to get up off the ground or floor by myself without the use of a Crane--or something equally as embarrassing. Julia

Hey there, Well I think I lost about 9 pounds in Feb....still 21 from goal at 150...but I am really getting back to the basics and posting OH boards...made the STUPID mistake of reading "failed WLS" board....scared the H-E-double toothpick out of me. As the WoW moments come further and further apart....I really need the support now. I know I have said this before....but thanks to everyone who posts...you never know how much it has helped this lurker to read of everyone's joy and struggles. One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies...Shadowlands (the story of C.S. Lewis)...."We read to know that we are not alone" Reading the April 2006 board has shown me time and time again....I am NOT making this journey alone. Once again, THANK YOU and Blessings! Cyndi

I have lost a total of 6 pounds in February. Started out at 168 and ended at 162. 12 pounds from my personal goal- I am happy where I am at but would like to hit 150!