Hi Dawn, I'll tell ya, trying to lose the last 40 pounds or so sometimes feels impossible. The one year honeymoon phase just wasn't long enough when starting out at such a large weight - 340 for me. I have been so incredibly lucky to have lost what I have so far considering that I don't exercise very often. The honeymoon is definitly over for me. I think people that go to the gym may weigh more but are able to wear smaller sizes and look better. I'm 5'5" and weigh 173. I'm still in a size 16 pants compared to others that are getting into 12's at the same weight. I really do think/know that exercise is the key so don't give up. It sounds like you are doing the right things. Dawn

Hey guys! I am in Central US (St. Louis, MO)! You all can come visit me! But not right now. We have no power at home and are getting more storms here in about an hour. Just say a prayer for everyone in our area that this will not be as bad as the other night. They are calling for 90 mile an hour winds again. Mother nature's giving us a dose! See you all soon! Shelley

Awww thanks guys for all the love and support here! I will admit i proly had this ulcer for some time. I always seemed to have a problem when my pouch was empty i had an annoying feeling in it...feeding it always made if better...for that i always ate...mini meals and never had the discomfort. IM thinking this was the early signs of an ulcer. ITS seems clear to me now...a not to bad stomach virus is around as last night my son felt like he needed to vomit all day when i got home rom the scope he didnt look right to me finally at night he said that...so i am thinking that that vomitting caused the ULCER to bleed thus needed to be scoped SO honestly im thankful this was found now. AND maybe i can eat less now and loose the next 10 pounds i so badly want off! THANKS everyone for the support your all the best and i was pretty scared i knew the dark color was BLOOD in the vomit....but being it stopped made it a scheduled scope not an ER trip. AND of course the only one i wanted going down my throat was my surgeon. LISA

Lisa, I am so glad that you are ok. I was worried about you. Take it easy until you feel better. Hopefully you will be fully healed soon. I will be thinking of you. I am having my rebirthday party tonight. I wish all of my fellow junebugs could be here with me. Love LYnn

Oh yes you did not have to be in the dark that long and worry even longer. I am sorry to hear this has happened but happy to hear the prognosis looks good. Look at it this way... maybe it is a forced diet opportunity to help with a lull? Will probably help you to ensure you are protecting your pouch even more than normal. Good Luck