Dear Pam, my surgery sister: You have overcome the biggest hurdle....beating cancer. I get in around 70-80 protein a day. I'm still eating by the clock...a protein drink in the am after my first cup of coffee. Then I drin****il 12 noon. at 12:30 it's lunch. Tuna, chicken, roast beef, ham, cheese. I've also taken a liking to chicken burgers but usually finish 1/2 to 3/4. I start drinking again and if I remember to stop before dinner I'm lucky. If I dan't get dinner down, I just stop eating and wait until the fullness feeling passes (usually I get the burps when I'm full) I can eat steak, hamburger, pork...just about anything most days. Breads don't agree with me but I eat Wheat Thins reduced fat. I have maintained 146-150 for 3-4 months now. I'm happy with that as I'm 5'4". I wear a 10 pant, medium top. As far as exercise, I try to walk every day. I always get in stair time..taking laundry up and down and lift a 5-10 lb hand weight. My knees and neck have arthritis pretty bad, so I hear you getting it in every day. The weather can really dictate how much I do. Big hugs to you. Jen

Alice...you dont need a kick..you are normal. I have been stalled for a couple months now and am in a constant battle not to eat junk. I notice I am grazing more than I should and its starting to tick me off. Results seem to be my biggest motivator and when I havent lost any weight for so long it kinda feels like..."why bother" So I have a day here and there that I know I have over eatern...or eaten too much of the wrong thing. But I leave that in that day and start new the next day. You're not alone, its happening to a lot of us. Don't let it get you down or take over. If you want an ice cream cone...then have ONE...a small one and then do an extra 15 to 30 mins when you walk tonight. Remember this isnt about doing without but eating in moderation the right foods in the right combinations and making good choices. You can do it!! Becky

I know it may sound trite, but having gotten through the cancer is such a success for you! Maybe your body just needs to luxuriate in that accomplishment? I think your conversation with the nutritionist is better than any advice we can give you. She'll know what you went through with both the cancer and WLS. You may want to schedule some weekly or bi-weekly visits for a while to get your head and body aligned. It's kind of like you're starting all over again with WLS. Woman, if you don't take the prize for perseverence, I don't know who does. Keep working it - you'll get there! Cleo

I have not been around much... amazing how buzy we get post op... I guess that is what is called "LIVING"!! WWWoohhooo!! Just wondering how other bandsters are doing. I got my pics taken again at my 1 year post op appointment....but I need to resize, etc etc... but I'll get them posted soon. Hope all is well with everyone.... I try to blog often.... Shell Marr

Pam, the important thing is that the cancer is in remission. big hugs to you! when I was stuck at 183 FOREVER, someone suggested I knock off 100 calories a day and add 15 minutes of exercise to what I was doing. Now I am stuck between 170-173! (this is a good thing) Drink more liquids, peppermint tea is very soothing to me, and try to go for small walks. I am taking a "masters" swimming class where she works our butts off! The fact that I signed up for the class makes me go and I feel better on swimming days than any other day of the week. Best of luck to you honey. You will continue to lose. Your body might just be holding on to calories because it has been fighting the cancer battle with you. hang in there! love, judi