Yes I know how you feel on the stall mine has slowed down too. I have only lost 2 pounds this month so.... I am so happy with my 120 that I already lost dont get me wrong. I could of never been to this size before so.... Nice to know that it happens to most people too. Thanks for posting. Hugs Debbie M

Hi Of course nobody can tell you what to do, but we can suggest or offer our opinion. Truthfully, I think deep down, you have made your decision from everything you mention in your post, but in my opinion, I think you should spend the summer with your sons. They are only young once, and that is the most precious time for us as parents to see them develop into men or women. Since your husband has a job which he can go elsewhere or look elsewhere and not have difficulty finding work, and he is willing to look for another place that offers Kaiser, why not. You are going to have to leave anyway from that job. Enjoy it while you can and then really enjoy your summer. Good luck on your decision.

Thanks for the hug. I can sure use it. I forgot to mention that I will be getting a great severance package. Since I have been working there for so long I will get over six months of pay when I leave. So That is why I will be able to take the summer off. I am not guaranteed the same package next year. They say it should be the same but there is no guarantee. I probably could go back later as a temp but I really only want the insurance and a temp would not get insurance. I would rather work somewhere else and try to find a place that has Kaiser insurance. I asked the bariatric clinic at Kaiser about leaving and coming back and they said that would be no problem. I am leaning towards putting the burden on DH and telling him it is his responsiblity to find a job that carries Kaiser. He takes x-rays so can look at many different places. I also would not be adverse to getting a job at Kaiser for a period of time when I am ready to get my ps. Michelle

I have lost #88. I am down to about losing #4 a month. I have a goal weight of #170. I have about #15 to lose to reach my goal. No, I do not plan on getting below 160-170. I have had 2 different doctors tell me that #170 would be a good weight for me. Right now I wear a size 12. Hang in there. We all go through stalls. Go back to the basics. I plan on going on the below plateau buster for 10 days. Plateau Buster Diet: #1 - Do this for 10 days to break a plateau #2 - Drink 2 quarts of water a day #3 - You must have 45 grams of protein supplement and all your vitamins/minerals supplements each day (some suggest at least 60 and up to 80 gr) #4 - You may consume up to 3 oz of the following high protein foods, 5x a day beef pork chicken turkey lamb fish eggs low fat cheese cottage cheese plain yogurt or artificially sweetened peanut butter beans/legumes You may also have: sugar free popsicles tea or coffee sugar free soda sugar free jello broths crystal light drinks #5 - If it's not on the list, you can't have it for 10 days!!!! #6 - Keep a food diary and try to get up to 30 mins of exercise daily Robin

Oh, wow, I can't really give you advice on that one but am sending you a cyber hug! That's a hard decision to make. Your "potential" panni and your son's expensive medicine vs. time with your son(s). Are you getting a severance package if you take the layout? Would that at least cover the income and medicine differential? Does the work place have other options for this hybrid position - in other words, if there isn't anyone who could do the job(s) but you, does that give you some bargaining power for more money or a package later. I know you don't think so, but there might be. After all, they do need someone to do the work and they have asked you first.