Hi Inky... thanks for these links. It says here for me to maintain the weight I'm at I have to eat 2127 calories a day! I know I'm barely eating above 1200. I havn't lost anything to speak of in months.... I've tried upping my calories to 1400 and gained 5 lbs. I have no idea what to do really. I am pretty happy with where I am at, but I don't want to cut myself short either. I am 5' 9" and weigh 210 I'm still obese, even after RNY. I am so discouraged. I track my food at daily plate and still go protein first. I have been stuck at 210 for so long now I'm wondering if this is it. I will go down to 205 and then up to 215 and then back down to 207 and then TOTM comes and it's up to 220 and then back down to 210. Seriously.. this is the pattern everymonth. anyone else here relate? -Shakeira

Morning A team. well up to 208 ugh.. but now on hormonal drug which will be weight gain awful haha.But I feel good and very ok.I am back to exercise and was able to swim with my shoulder 4 laps but man I feel the pain in my shoulder This am big time.LOL love my motrin ALL HAVE A GOOD AND SAFE MEMEORIAL WEEKEND Lisa

Hi Danielle, First off please don't be afraid to post anything here - we all struggle with something one way or another and the support we get on the A-team forum is PRICELESS to me!! Your situation is one I fear very much. Have you had your Basal Metabolic Rate calculated? My surgeon's office did the 10-minute breathing test one for me on Monday and found my BMR was around 1605, and the print out also told me how many calories I need to maintain my current weight as well as what to adjust it to for continued weight loss (in my case, 1100 per day). If you don't have access to a test like this (I think some nutritionists do it too) My figure was identical to what my online result was (1600.55) from this site, so you could try this first: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ That is the calories your body burns if you did nothing but basically sit in a chair all day and breath and have your heart beating. You can use this to then calculate what you need to intake to maintain your weight here: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/ You are wise to do this with good protein sources. I would say adding X calories in protein drinks might be a good start. Will you need to have your gallbladder out? It's an unfortunate common problem for us. A few years ago I think more surgeons just took it out when they did the RNY, but now my surgeon, for example, prefers to have you take URSO for six months after surgery. I hope that this helps you find a better balance and please, keep posting! hugs, Inky

I am so glad your daughter is having a great time and all is well. Like I said, what a great opportunity!! As for me, well, this was a peculiar week - i lost FOUR pounds. Two overnight and then half pound more over two days and another pound this morning - OH MY GOSH!! I haven't done a damn thing differently - except adjust my caloric intake to 1100 on average per my surgeon's suggestion on Monday - and I lost 2 pounds Monday night BEFORE making that change. I am engraving it on my forehead, backwards so I can see it in a mirror - STICK TO YOUR PROGRAM WHEN YOU HIT A STALL!! DOS - 322 Surgery - 309 Last week - 199 Today - 195 ( - 4 POUNDS) 127 down and 45 to go (my surgeon also re-adjusted my goal weight to 150 from 140). Woohoo! Inky

Good Morning Shar, Sorry, I haven't been around in a long time, live have been pretty busy lately. Glad to hear your daughter is eny joying herself. Pre-op 397 Today 174 Down 222 lbs Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely weekend. Dani