Lisa, I figured that you were going through the same thing. It is like being an alcoholic and working in a bar. I have made it two and a half days now. It is soooooo hard. But I figure if I dont get control of it now then I am going to strart regaining and I am really scared of that. I agree with you I worry about old habits coming back. I can eat so much more now then what I used to be about to not just in quantity but in variety. I have to really overdo it to get to the dumping feelings. I guess this is where the real work begins. Where are you weight wise? We have always been within 5 or 10 lbs of each other. I am somewhere between 159 and 162 depending on the day. I have been having a little trouble with my stomach the last couple of days. After your ulcer experience I am a little worried. I have had to take ibuprophin a couple of times. Because my knees dont like it that I am training for a 10k. I took Zantac with it per my surgoens instructions but I have had heartburn a couple of times this week and I have this kinda burning empty feeling after I eat. I have been taking Zantac the last couple of days trying to ward off any potential problems. I had an ulcer when I was younger and so I think that I am probably more prone to them. Well anyway thanks for listening (or reading). We can give up this snacking thing together. I know we can do it. They say it takes three weeks to make a habit, so I figure if I can make it another 19 1/2 days I will have done it. Right?LOL Lynn

Hi Wendy, I know what you mean about feeling horrible. I sometimes eat too much of stuff and it makes me feel gross but I still keep attempting to eat them I guess I am a glutton for punishment. Eating right really does make me feel better. Thanks for your support. I have made it two days and I am into my third with no illegal bites of daycare food. Lynn

Hi Lisa. I can say that I feel a lot better today. Love your new picture! You look fabulous!!! I am thankful that it was localized and there was no drainage. I think the inflammation and retention of fluids in my abdomen caused my weight gain. I am no longer retaining fluids in my abdomen as my clothes are so much looser. I couldn't help being depressed about the temporary weight gain. As you know, we are all trying so hard to lose weight and get to goal. So when I had this gain, of course it really bothered me. I want to get to goal so much! I am gaining my strength now so I'll be back to myself in no time. Thanks for the well wishes and response. Hope you are feeling better too! Hugs, Lucy

Hey Rob, That is so awesome!! You must feel so great! How much walking have you been doing? keep up the fantastic job you little HOTTIE Happy

OH LUCY sorry to hear you had to go to the ER.... BEST wishes for a speedy recovery of the infection. I know wound infections can be painful and yucky I had one after my c section. GLAD your home. AND never alarm about a gain after any hospitol stay...they do pump you up with tons of IV fluids..... keep well and keep us informed.