What and where are these little Myoplex drinks? How much protein is in one serving, and are they tasty or one you just manage getting down? Have a great lunch!!! It is neat meeting people we have talked to on here and gone through so much together.- Melissa

You are so welcome .. I just hate to see you all stress out over this .. Sometimes I feel guilty for being at goal.. No I mean it ... my weight loss was fast and there really is no one here to talk about all that I am going thru.. sometimes I wi**** had happend slow .. I would at least be right there with you all .. in essence I am I guess .... You have done an excellent job and I hate to call it a job .. you have done well sticking to your lifestyle .. Hugs to you and know I am here .. for you . Natalie

Great Post Natalie!!! We all need a boost now and then...espeicially now!! I know exactly what you are talking about. As soon as I started walking again, the pounds are slowly coming off again. I am watching what I am eating...and not eating things that I did before. I am not perfect. There is still a donut here and there, fries every once in a while...but, not every day, and not even every week. Thanks!!! Jeannie

Consult weight: 446 Pre-Op weight: 438 Post-Op weight: 260 Goal weight: 210 Weight Loss Since Surgery; 178 Total Weight Loss: 186 I had a slow months 9 & 10 loosing only 3 & 6 pounds - other than that everything is going great. I ran a 5K last month and going to run a 10K race this month.

Ok ... everyone stop stressing about your weightloss . For the past couple weeks I have been reading a lot of post where a lot of you are stressing over not hitting your goal at your year out . First you need to give your self credit for the loss you do have . Second .. did you know that the process can take up to 18 months for you to acheive your goal weight . Yes it gets harder but you have to stay on the plan and work your tool . I see so many coming here posting what they eat .. and I do not mean to sound harsh but come on .. if your eating chips - or your eating bad food choices and sitting on your tushies .. guess what .. the weight loss will slow down or worse stop . Maybe you need to step back and really - and I mean really look at what you are eating . Look at what you are doing for activity . If you do not move you will not loose . You could also pay a visit to your doctor or a nutricionist . But you got to stay on track .. you got to stick to the basic plan . Protein ..First .. Veggies - then a Carb . Make everthing you put into your mouth count .. I know it is hard .. I really do .. Not a day goes by that I do not want to sink my teeth into Donut - or cookie - or veg out in front of the TV with a bag o chips . What keeps me from doing it is I know now this is what got me to obesity .. and by God I am not going back .. no way no how . When you feel the urge to graze .. get a big drink of something good . Fix a bag of FF popcorn .. Yes Popcorn . It is low in Carbs believe it or not and not bad for ya .. ( given your doc approves ) Eat a good protein bar . Cut it up in pieces and snack on it all day .. There are great alternitives for WLS patents now .. we are not doomed to eating mush and protein drinks . Find a choice that is going to be worthy of you .. worthy of the pouch . I am sorry for the ranting .. but I care about you all .. and Succes is something you will have .. but you must work at it .. This surgery will not work alone .. you have to be willing to meet it .. not half way .. ALL THE WAY .. Love ya , Natalie