Hi Lisa - sure I remember you! Please don't feel defeated!! I think a lot of us are struggling - whether it is to lose 50 lbs. or 5 lbs. I feel like I can eat just about everything - sometimes I'll eat something and lo and behold, I will get sick with the foamies and all, but that is few and far between. If I do what I'm supposed to and eat protein first and avoid 'slider' foods, I find my pouch works much better. I've been doing the South Beach diet and have lost about 17 lbs. since the end of May. I'm happy with that, but I haven't lost anything in the past couple of weeks. I still have about 8 more I'd like to lose. I know it's me - my portions are getting larger and while I am sticking to South Beach approved foods, I'm eating a lot more of them. So, once again, I have to get back on track. Have you tried the 5 day pouch test? I've done it a couple of times and it sort of helps get back into the way we ate right after surgery. You might want to try it. http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html I also think it's important to have a support group - whether it's online or wherever... You can do whatever you set your mind to - remember, no food tastes as good as being thin and healthy feels!! Hugs and keep in touch, Nancy

Teah, my friend - it's so great to hear from you!!! You have such a beautiful family! You look gorgeous and happy - what a wonderful gift this surgery has been for so many of us. Way to go on the exercise and journaling. I try to do the same - I think of how many people out there would love to have the surgery and I feel guilty if I don't take it very seriously. I hope you'll check in often and say hi!! Love ya! Nancy

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I'm checking in a couple of days late. I don't normally make it this far as I've been more focused on my surrogate journey, but do pop in from time to time. I'm more of a lurker now. Actually, I'm hoping to make it to the OH event at the Mall of America next weekend and reconnect w/other OH members. I had made it down to my goal of 125, but had regained to 132 (not too terribly bad). I'm now 10wks post partum and sitting at 138.2. I wouldn't mind getting back down to the 125, but I'd be happy w/130. My WLS is still an active part of my life and I've been a big advocate of it and try to educate as well as share my story w/other's whenever I can.

I'm kind of surprised that there aren't more July babies checking in for our anniversaries. I suppose people have moved on, I'm just so curious to see how people are doing. Hugs, Nancy