Hi May babies, I've been off the boards for months, I guess because I didn't want to face what was going on with me. I've heard that if you can't be a Good Example, at least you can serve as an Awful Lesson so in that spirit I'm coming out of hiding. After I hit my 100-lb weight-loss mark last May, I stopped exercising completely. Nothing could get me back on that treadmill; it was as if my body just went on strike. Naturally I re-gained a few pounds over the next couple of months. Then I developed a craving for watermelon -- a LOT of watermelon, morning noon and night. I was eating a lot more than 3x a day, but it was just fruit, right? Naturally, I re-gained more pounds over the next couple of months. Then I thought I'd take myself in hand, and started replacing some of those fruit servings with a protein bar. Pure Protein (chocolate flavor) is really nutrient-efficient -- good protein per calories -- but it too can turn out to be not your friend if you eat them like grapes. Two, three (or more!) a day is much too much. Fine, I thought, and went back to fruit: this time oranges -- two at a time, two or three times a day. Naturally, I re-gained more pounds over the next couple of months. Did I mention that I never drank water? Or that my lifestyle became even more sedentary than before, with long mid-day naps whenever I could snatch them? As for vegetables: too much trouble to cook. Long story short: here I am 10 months later, up 36 lb from my low mark last May, with a BMI back in the "obese" range. I finally faced the music last week, pulled out my old post-surgery diet plan and put myself back on the clock for eating only at specific times. And posting everything onto fitday to make sure I stay within limits. I've lost 5 lb, but still have 15 to go to get back into the "overweight" category. I haven't gotten back onto the treadmill yet, but am feeling not as averse to it as I did last year this time. Thank goodness the "tool" is still there working, so I can't complain of hunger. It's just my head that needs a major reconstructive effort. Thanks for listening. It helped me to admit I have a problem! Donna 256/156/187 ...??

It's good to see someone responded to my post!!! hehe. anyway, congrats on your daughter, how exciting!! It's nice to hear that you had no problems, and you must be doing great if your almost ready for your plastic surgery. Time really flies!!! Keep working, you can get to your goal and you will look so fabulous after your tummy tuck!! I am so glad I had mine...never thought I'd be thin!!! I was hoping for healthy, but after the skin removal, it is amazing!!! Good luck and keep us posted. Tricia

does anyone know if BCBS pays for P.S.? I want my stomach done!! But I am not sure about the insurance. Suzi Jones

You are doing great!!! Ive been off the boards too for a long time. I had my baby back in October. She is such a blessing. I had no problems with my pregnancy due to my gbs. I see a plastic surgeon next month, and hope to be getting a breast reduction/lift, and a tummy tuck. I cant believe it has almost been 2 years already!!- Melissa 298/176/hope to atleast get to 140

Oh My Nat!!!!! YOu are looking great!!!! I dont have much time anymore for the old computer. I had my baby on Oct. 27, 2005. She is now 5 months old and growing up so fast. I cant believe how much time has flown by since our surgeries. I have not made it to my goal. I gained 8lbs while pregnant. I am currently at 176lbs. My Dr said that I reached his goal for me, however if I have a tummy tuck and breast reduction, he thinks I will be closer to the weight I wanted to reach. So I am seeing a plastic surgeon next month, hopefully my insurance will cover it. - Melissa