I feel the same way, I am at 94 lbs. and so badly want to hit that magical 100. I feel that we will make it, just have to be patient, something I am not good at., Toni

Hi Jan, sorry to hear about the hernia, how are you now feeling? I had a hernia repair along with my gastric bypass and gallbladder removed altogher. I guess it is possible to have another hernia though. I've recently been feeling a lot of gas pains, but attributing it to the sugarfree candies, chocolates that I've been buying. I've decided (if this is the result of them) not to have any more, its not worth it. Sorry that it happened, but better here than in Europe, when are you leaving? Maryellen

1. What types of food did you eat this week? Fresh crab-deviled eggs; egg (whites only w/tumeric for color)salad in romaine lettuce leaf; beef filet steak w/healthy homemade marinade; fresh grilled salmon with asparagus; buttered pork chop w/Italian seasoning; poached mahi mahi; ham/cheese/brocolli omelet; fresh strawberries scantilly dipped into s/f Jello cheesecake pudding. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? Pilates, yoga Pilates, stair-climbing, speed-walking with weights. 3. How much weight did you lose? 1 Total loss? 97 4. What was your biggest challenge? Remembering to eat: still no appetite nor hunger. 5. How many sizes have you dropped so far? Started at 22W pants and 2X tops, down to current size 8 petite pants and small (only) tops!?!!! All in 8-1/2 months! *Fun bonus question: What's your best WOW moment since surgery? The day two weeks ago when I went shopping and came home with bags of size 8 petite shorts, slacks, capris and size small tops for spring/summer clothes!

Thanks Jan for posting this for us, I'm sure Amber is having a Great time also!!! Friday Five Good morning everyone, hope all is well out there, I'm recovering from emergency surgery on Wed. so a bit sore, but no major pain to speak of! 1. What types of food did you eat this week? Ham, chicken, beans medley, salad, thin crust pizza, potatoes, bananas, oranges, gargettoes, and of course more ham (lots of leftovers. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? walking 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? This week finally broke a stall and lost 4 pounds. Total loss of 95 4. What was your biggest challenge? Not eating to many carbs. 5. How many sizes have you dropped so far? Started at a size 24-26W and just bought a new suit at Sears on clearance and the only size they had left was a size 8 and I decided to try it on and it fit!!!! so a size 8!!!!!! *Fun bonus question: What's you best WOW moment since surgery? My shopping day at Sears is my current "WOW" moment!! I still can't believe I fit in a Size 8!! I litterly sat in the dressing room and cried, I was so shocked and happy!!! I wore it yesterday for my interview and I felt so amazing and confident!!!

What a terrific accomplishment Mariah!!! You look amazing!! and I bet you feel wonderful!! It such an insperation to hear in everyones success and how life is after our surgery. Congratulations on your new home also!! Keep up the GREAT work and continue to keep us posted!! Lynette