Hey, it's me Renee'. I pray all is well. I remember you stated that your having a lipectomy soon. Will your insurance cover any of it? What has the battle been like? I have had my first consult and it is about to go to my plan for approval. I want to have my tummy and breast done................... we will see. Hugs,Renee'

Congratulations Carla on your great weight loss. Glad to hear your stomach problem is ok now and hope your shoulders feel better real quick. Take care. Diane

Hi Wendy! Sorry to hear of your south of the border problems. I suspect I may end up with some of the same difficulty's! Sorry also about the return of your stomach problems! You are in my thoughts! I remain struggling with portion control mainly now. I am not gaining but not loosing either. I still have so much I want to lose. I have just finally joined a gym with a very controlling girlfriend! I need that sometimes!! Left to my own choices, I do not always make the wisest choice for myself. Why is that? I am trying to retrain myself to treat myself the very best but somedays are harder than others. Still....I am so very happy I had this life changing surgery. I too have a huge hernia but am needing to get to onderland prior to repair. 30# to go!! Take care Wendy! Diane

Hi Shelley! See, there are some of us out there lurking. Sometimes I think that others are going through the same things I am. Wow, when the appetite comes back it comes back something fierce! I'm holding to no snacking! My problem is once I get the taste of something, then I want to eat more and more of it. I have only 3.4 pounds to goal. I've never been so close; it's scary to me. I have to learn how to maintain, a brand new concept for me. I 've struggled all my life with obesity, as I've been fat since 8. I'm sick and tired of my belly apron. That's why I can't wait for plastic surgery. Get rid of it once and for all. I've lost over 300 pounds. I still can't believe it! But, I still mourn over the loss of my friend (or so I thought) food. Food was my comfort. I vow never to be fat again! Life is so good now. I can't imagine living life like I used to. Thank you for your post! Wishing you every success. Hugs, Lucy 484.8/383.4/163.4/160 pre-surg/surg day/current/goal

Hi All! I have a question. Has anybody tried or know anyone who has tried the nutrisystem program? I am having some trouble with food choices and portion control. I need some extra help. My girlfriend who has not had WLS is going to try and we have joined a gym together. I live by myself. She lives close and I just thought it might be helpful to have the choices removed from me for a little while to try to get back on track. The program consists of 1200 calories per day. Thanks!