I pretty much lay off all the pastas, breads, sweets (the fattening things). I eat a lot of salad, fruit and of course meat. If I see that my weight is starting to go up a few pounds then I go back on Whey Protein for two meals and then veggies and meat for dinner. One thing I have really stuck to is NO SODA. I am so scared of carbonated drinks that all I drink is water and crystal lite. If I eat one large meal that is usually the only meal I can eat for that day but if I eat small portions, then I can eat more during the day. You look beautiful. Love, Esther

I'm curious to see what you guys are eating now at 15 months out! I usually have breakfast when I get to work. It's either oatmeal, cereal, greek yogurt, and/or fruit. On my bad days when I can't grab anything I pick up a breakfast wrap at the coffee shop and have 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 for lunch. It's a white-flour tortilla with 2 eggs, cheese and bacon. Not the best of choices, I know. Lunch is usually whatever I had the night before for supper. If I run out of leftovers I either have a big salad, or this veggie/cheese/cracker plate from the deli. It's a small plate with a cheese stick, veggies, and 2 saltine crackers. Then comes the evening - my major downfall time. I still come home (not even hungry) and feel like I can eat anything and everything in front of me. Even if it's fruit - my portion control is non-existent. Supper is usually a lean meat with something else. Either veggies, or a starch. I feel like if I eat less throughout the day, I get much fuller and faster than if I eat more. Anybody else find that?

Hi Kathy. Welcome to the May 2007 family. Like April, I try to get my protein in through good old food. But, my fave is the Nectar Fuzzy Navel mix with Tropicana SF Orangeade drink. YUMMY! I know a few people have difficulty finding it so I'm not sure if it's just an Eastern thing. But, I love those. It's my "sweet" fix. Sounds like your WLS is a great success. Congratulations to you and your hubby! * Cyndi * 265.8/139.8/150 Highest/Current/Surgeon's Goal

Nice photos. Looks like a great trip. I have been checking on your profile for weeks!

Hi everyone...I also had my surgery May of 2007. Everything has "generally" gone really well. I started at 280 and i just hit my 100 mark (actually 101) . I am looking for some protein ideas. I just found the Special K 2o drinks that have 5g of protein. I did the Costo protien drink for a while but can't tolerate it now, although hubby (2/13/08) still loves it.