Isn't amazing to fit in one? Preop, I always went into the handicap stall, so my hips wouldn't touch the sides of the regular stall! amazing the little things that are so wonderful! Haze RNY 6/10/04

Congrats Nancy! I hope you reach your goals! Keep us posted. Patti, in Montague

I had my 6-month post-op visit today. I am officially down 76 pounds to date. Doctor was very pleased with my progress. He said I could expect my loss to slow down a bit during the next 6 months and estimated that I might possibly lose another 40 pounds by my first year anniversary. I think his estimate is too conservative. My next personal goal is to get under 200 pounds by Easter (March 27). My long term goal is to be a normal weight by December 31. On my way to the doctor's office, which is a 1 1/2 hour drive, we stopped at a rest area and I actually fit into a restroom stall with room to spare that before had been a tight squeze. 310/234/122

I was told by my surgeon plastic surgery should not be done until I am about 2 years out.....To make sure I have lost all the weight I can lose. It seems so far out and things are sagging now. I wonder how I will survive that long. Good luck with your insurance....I will be rooting for ya! Debbie

This is typical. Mostly Cheese & meat. I enjoy it though & I never feel deprived. I eat 6-8 mini meals almost like snacks every couple hours rather than larger meals. It works better for me. I also dont eat anything after 7pm. Instead I prepare my meals & menu for the next day. That way I'm not hanging out in the kitchen being tempted several times a day. I track it all on Fitday.com Today's Foods Food Name Serving Size Cals/Fat/Carb/Prot LAND O LAKES CHEDDAR square serving 80/7/0/5 Tuna, canned, water pack half can 97/1/0/21 KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP LIGHT Dressing 2 tablespoon 55/4/3/0 Egg, deviled large egg 125/10/1/7 Crackers/onion flavor 5 crackers serving 80/3/10/1 monterey jack stick serving 110/8/0/7 Cheddar cheese stick serving 110/9/0/7 Tyson Chicken Breast 1/3 breast serving 63/0/1/14 Kraft Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1/4 cup 110/8/1/9 Light String Cheese serving 60/3/1/9 Totals for day Cal=890 fat=53 carb=16 Prot=80 Good Luck! Nicole