I have been experiancing a plateau of sorts as well, I didnt loose anything for 9 days, then lost 1.5 lbs, then no movement for about a week, then gained 1 lb, then lost it again.... so at almost the 3 week mark I decided I'd had enough..... I lost 3 lbs this weekend. There are three known plateau breakers.. 1) increase protein intake 2) change the intensity of your excersize routine 3) Increase you water intake. This weekend I doubled my normal intake of water...when I would normally drink a bottle of water I would drink 2. I also drink green tea but was told recently that tea (and coffee) only count as water intake if they are decaf. So I only drink decaf. SF/FF jello also counts as water intake. I use a little timer....as soon as the last bite of food goes in my mouth I set the timer for an hour, when it beeps I start drinking. Drink 3 bottles of water, or one bottle two tea? Which ever you prefer. ( I use the timer because I was finding Id forget to drink, especially during the work day) I also realized last week that my diet was pretty predictable and although I was enjoying it fine I think my body was getting used to it, so I have ventured back into the kitchen and eating more of what my family is eating....post op friendly of course. The good news is, we all seem to be having similar issues right now, so we can chalk it up as being the "normal" part of the experiance. Fingers crossed we all loose more weight soon!!! Becky

Thanks Judi! It's been an amazing 4 1/2 months!

way to go Buffy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woo hoo, 100 pounds!!!!!!!!!! judi

I always read blogs and recipes from the world according to eggface ( a fellow WLS patient here on OH http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ She has a TON of awesome recipes and good snack ideas etc. I thought this looked good and I thought I would try it and share it with you guys Shelly's Chicken Cacciatore with Beans 1 Red Onion, chopped 1 Yellow Onion, chopped 2 Red Peppers, chopped Olive Oil Kosher Salt Black Pepper 7-8 Chicken breast tenders cut into 1" piece, marinated in a T or so of Italian Dressing for 4 hours (at least) 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning 2 cloves Garlic, chopped 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz S&W brand is my fav) 1 can Cannelini Beans (14.5 oz. can), drained Parmesan Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss onions and pepper with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in oven for 50 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time. Saute chicken that has been marinated till golden. Add Italian Seasoning and garlic. Add diced tomatoes and beans. Add roasted vegetables with all juices. Simmer till warmed through about 5-7 minutes. Serve with a snowfall of good parmesan cheese.

Highest weight 371 Current weight 289 Total lost 82 Rolling total 265.30