Tammy how are you and what did your doc say? I have had a few more bad episodes and plan to call my doc tomorrow to get an appt. Its been rough. Hope you are feeling better. Deb

Thanks to all our thoughtful Friends here who come to the rescue every time other**** a weight loss block wall or need information. You are all so terrific to share you hearts, advice, experience, encouragement and or new found wisdom. even during your own challenges. Regardless you rise up and reach out to others and that proves you are "good people". As needs have arisen most of you take the time to make a difference with kind words or words of encouragement during the occasional struggles of others. I just want to thank you all for being more that just a message board. we are peers on a long journey. Truly, God bless and watch over each of us as we strive together to be the best we can be and to gain our quality of lives back. It is nice to have you all open your hearts and share with others wls is such a personal, physical and mental journey that only we can understand the complexities of. Thank You very much, Debra

Hey Brenna...well thanx for keeping tabs on me. I have not been tracking my calories. I am bad at journaling, etc. I just try to be mindful of what I am eating and how much I am eating. I try to eat protein first. I have found a new "love" in the McDonald's grilled chicken honey mustard wraps for $1.50. I know they aren't the best but in a pinch its nice to know there IS something out there. And I never come close to finishing them or just pick out the chicken after a few bites w/ the wrap. I need to do better on water and exercise. Why are those things so hard?!? I started walking a few weeks ago, then it rained for days and I got bummed, then I sprained my ankle...and here I am today STILL not exercising on a regular basis. sigh. But I too go thru moments where I can only eat a couple bites of whatever it is I'm eating and I'm stuffed and full for hours....still strange to me. My brain still says "wait! there's more food to eat!!" so I have to put it away right away so I don't eat more.

Debra, I had my surgery on May5th also. I have lost 37 pounds since then with a total of 62 pounds since Aug.of 2007. I have not lost anything for 2 weeks now. I feel it is because I have not been working out as much as I was. I know I have to get back to the pool. I don't think you are doing anything wrong it seems to be part of it. Keep up the good work.

I'm about 6 weeks post op and today is just not great. I've got a pain in the middle of my back, just below my shoulder blades. It feels similar to the pain I had directly after surgery bc of trapped gas in my back. It is so sore! Anyone else have this problem? and do you know a way to fix it? I know it's surgery related bc I never had any pain like this pre-op. -Sarah