yes, I too get hungry in the afternoon mainly. and early evening. but fruits dont taste the greatest to me. Still loving those sugar free popsicles and ice cream bars too much I guess! It would help if I could cook something I like, more often, I am eating a LOT of potatoes though, they taste good! Judi 5/15/03 down 53 lbs so far (as of 7-16)

hello everyone i'm 2 months out i'm down to 299 i lost 48lbs i can finally fit a size 26 jean i'm so happy i feel good if you like to e-mail be free to my e-mail is [email protected] (hugs)Kelly

Hi Jeanette, I am 6 weeks post-op open rny and I have been bummed out because I have only lost 28lbs. I have only lost 2lbs in the last 2 weeks! I am drinking plenty of water and walking a mile a day and working with weights. I am eating about 900 calories a day, mostly protein and it seems like I am fighting for every pound. It is frustrating, especially when we know how much less and better we are eating! Before surgery I could look at food and gain weight, and now I am starting to think I could be a failure. I just keep on telling myself that any weight loss is great and it would have taken me months to lose 28lbs. without this surgery. Good Luck to you, I think we will both make it eventually...... Till then, we keep fighting. Mindy TX open-rny 05-27-03 284/256

Hey there! I am 2 months post op today and down 45#. I am happy that I have lost it, but am getting greedy by wanting more!! I wi**** was more noticiable to people! I have not changed much in sizes and am frustrated by that. I wish I could fit into the smaller clothes I have. I think most of what I have is from when I was A LOT smaller. I was hoping to be 50# down by now. I have had 2 stricture dialations. Before I had them done, I really had a lot of trouble and stopped dropping because I couldn't get much down. I think that stall has stalled a lot! Hope everyone else is doing well and losing fast! Jeanette

Teri, I'm with ya! It is SO difficult to wait! You are doing better than me, so don't get that frustrated! I am 2 months out (9 weeks on Friday) and am only down 45#. I really wanted to be 50# down by 2 months but I see others that lost fast at the beginning and then petered out in the end, not getting to goal within a year. I have been struggling with the SAME thoughts! I have been really focusing on everyday...what am I doing to make this tool work for me. I can't think about yesterday, just do my best today! If we were all the same what a boring world this would be! Good luck and keep on using your tool! Jeanette