5-13-08 was my 3rd year anniversary.... some good, some bad.... Ive kept off 85 lbs... the bad news is Ive gained about 13 and cant seem to get it under control... My exercise has decreased... im stressed b/c of several issues and that doesnt help... I feel better, look better but my clothes are getting tighter and Im panicking...... We moved back to PA from NH so Im much happier here but wtih gas/food prices and hubby being out of work, Im taking a second job (im much more marketable than he is). Congrats to who have reached their 3 years... Weve come soooooooooo far.... it almost seems like yesterday and forever ago at the same time... Keep up the good fight.... Take care Karen

Your courage over these past three years is admirable. I have been putting off a three year update, but after reading yours I am going to get it done before 5/20 (my surgiversay.) I have kept off what I lost, but have stayed about 15-20 pounds from where I really want to be. Mostly from lack of effort. Congrats to you and remember ... one day at a time. Take care. J

Wanda, Did you start? Let me know. Jane

I started today Monday. So far it has been pretty easy. I'm just drinking the water, tea, and necter protein powder in water. When you did this in the past did it kind of reshrink your pouch? I went off of sugar for a month and now I can't tolerate it again, it reminds me of how it was right after my surgery I couldn't eat it back then or I really got sick. Aliya if you can why don't you start with me?! Thanks, Jane

I am migrating this yr! I claim it North Carolina is it for me, (went to school there). Where were you in Jersey?