I must be an odd one! I had no problems going through the cloest and getting rid of everything that was too big! I ended up giving away 2 huge bags of really nice clothes to a friend of a friend. I was thinking about selling it on ebay, but then thought it would be better to help someone out that really needed clothes. I have less than a half a closet full, and I just so happy I'll never be wearing that huge stuff again! Jan

Oscar Meyer has some low fat turkey dogs. They are really quite good. I don't eat them on a bun. I barely eat bread. When I do, its toast on the way to work in the morning. I either eat the hotdog with mustard (nothing in that) or I will put it in some chili. That's yummy!!! As far as the pasta goes, I don't eat that much of it. I just like a little taste every now and then. I did buy the Barilla Plus though, so that when I do eat it, at least it will be high in protein. My stomach seems to be holding out really well. I've only had that one incident. It scares me, I'm worried about stretching my pouch too far. I've got my three month post op on the 20th, hopefully I'll get good news!!! Hope you had a great weekend, Amber

I was the same way until yesterday. I live in Indiana and the message board for our state has a clothing exchange every three months. So I went and took in all my 4x and larger...about 3 bags full. I came home with 3 bags of clothes that were 2 and 3x and about 5 jackets and coats. Im so looking forward to the next one now. Its so nice to give things to fellow losers that like yourself are going thru clothes so fast and doesnt want to waste alot of money on things u can only wear a few months. One lady yesterday even told me how funny it is to bring something one month and someone takes it ...then see it back in 3-6 months and someone new is getting it. I think one reason we all have such a hard time besides the cost involved is that for so long we lost wt only to regain it. Its hard to believe that this time its for good. That we can get rid of the clothes becouse we wont be needing them ever again. I am going to the Lexington Convention and I have heard there is going to be a clothing exchange there. If anyone would like to bring clothes with them to give to others I can get more info on when it is and where exactly it will be. I may have a few more clothes to get rid of by then too. Mariah

hello rose.,. i dont get on here much,,,week days almost everyday,..weekends i work,,,so,,,,any hoooo glad to see you over here,,,,hope this board can help you,,,,good luck,, sandy

Hi All! Sorry for staying Quiet so long.... Just not feeling the weight loss I guess. I'll be three months on the 28th and her are the stats: Pre-Op 275 Currently 225 WITB 150 (What I want to be) I don't know what my measurments are. I"ve not measured. But I'm wearing size 20W pants. I like big shirts, so I'm still in a 3x. But I can finally fit into my 22/24 taylored shirts with room to spare. BUT - I'm not full anymore. I'm ALWAYS hungry. I have a feeling it is head hungar, but sometimes I can't tell. So I have a popsicle (SF). Everyone seems to be doing great! Take Care! Tiff