Aloha Pamela...weight loss sister!! Wow, we had surgery on the same exact date, and have lost almost exactly the same. That makes me feel so much better. I, too, have an appointment with my surgeon on Oct. 26th. I fly from Maui back over to Honolulu where I had my surgery. When I saw him at 4 weeks I told him I didn't think he'd done anything to me because I had no problems at all with any food I introduced. He laughed at me and said oh yes, he had done a lot inside of me. Thank you so much for responding......you made me feel a lot better. I hope we both break through the stall and have excellent reports when we see our surgeons on the 26th. Aloha nui loa, KarenS

Friday Five - Weekly Update! 1. What types of food did you eat this week? The usual- Wendy's Chili, chicken fajita meat, Progresso beef soups. Cheese But I also tried these for the first time this week-- Cous Cous, a raw peach (YUM!), and a tamale (yummy too!), and Quaker Spy Crisps (WONDERFUL). 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? I am embarrassed to say I only exercised once this week! I had been on nmy period and allowed myself to use my sluggishness and crampiness as an excuse. Naughy Mojo! 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? I lost about a pound, bringing my total loss in the last two months to 38 pounds. I am sitting pretty at 202.5 pounds. I'm pretty darn happy with that. 4. What was your biggest challenge? I only threw up once this week due to eating too quickly and not chewing properly. Biggest challenge would have to be staying focused while eating so I do not get sick. 5. How much has your BMI changed? I've gone from a 48.6 BMI to a 40.8. Nice jump there. *Fun bonus question: If applicable, what was your first WOW moment? If not, what is the best compliment you've received so far. My first WOW moment was on Tuesday while on my way to the surgeon;s office for a checkup. My son was eating a chicken nugget in the back seat and since we were driving I was getting nervous about it. Instead of watching him in the mirror, i *TURNED AROUND IN MY SEAT* to watch him. It didn't occur to me what I had been able to do until I turned facing forward again. I literally gasped when I realized it and hubby was sitting next to me grinning like a fool. I could not do that a month ago!

Tiem to get out your tape measure if you haven't done your measurements yet! Having my 'before' measurements and keeping track of them over the past two months have been a sanity saver for me. Ask your wife to help you. For those times you aren't seeing the changes, once you have the measurements at least you will know that your body is indeed changing!

1. What types of food did you eat this week? Fruit smoothies, yogurt, cottage cheese, mozzarella string cheese, saltines, green beans, peas, crab dip, Baked potato, Chili, FF hot dogs, RF alfredo sauce w/angel hair, and SF popsicles (Not been the healthiest week) 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Walked 3 miles for charity on Saturday, walked a mile one day this week, Volleyball practice on Tuesday. 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 3 lbs, 52 lbs 4. What was your biggest challenge? I still wish I was exercising more. I can't imagine how much more weight I would lose if I did it more often, I just can't find the time. I need to make the time. 5. How much has your BMI changed? It went from 42 to 35.5, woohoo. I'm just obese now!!!! *Fun bonus question: If applicable, what was your first WOW moment? If not, what is the best compliment you've received so far? I think my first was trying on a shirt that was a size 14/16 and it fit?!?!?!?!??! I'm sure it was just that particular shirt, but it was a huge wake-up. Time to go through the closet. Have a great weekend, all. Amber

I've never had one and I don't think I want to start now. Amber