Tammy-- Don't decrease your callories- I heard that makes it worse--increase your protien (drinks). That seemed to help for me. I too was on this platue thought I would be there but increased my protien - yogart cotage cheese- chicken, fish and callories. hope this helps it did me. Ruthy 148

Donna, I can relate to your feelings. Now that I am able to eat more, I find myself wanting more- not needing it, just wanting it. The good thing is that you NOTICED it right away and realize that you need to take control. I know in my pre-op days, I would have just kept eating that way without acknowledging it until I had gained some serious weight. You can't change what you ate, but you can do something about it today. First- forgive yourself. Next- get back on track with what you are eating today. Last- step up your exercise today to help you recover from your slip. We know this isn't going to be easy, but we CAN do it. Look how far you have come already! Don't let yourself down- be strong and fight for what you want. Good luck and have a GREAT day Michelle

Ok guys...I need MAJOR . My surgery was 8/4/04, and I have done great (lost 130lbs), down from 335#. But lately, I can't seem to get myself together. I'm going through the "I ate this so now I'm pissed, so I'll eat some more" scenario. Today I had 3 ice cream cones, caramels, pretzels, nachos and salsa, a slice of pizza, a hamburger with bun and one protien shake. WHAT am I doing???????? I am starting to get really scared ;( Any advice?? Donna

Thanks everyone. My computer busted so sorry for the delay in responding! I have started using Nioxion... and can feel a differance. Getting the full amount of protien (meat and whay powders) has been hard for me as it makes me vomit.... I can get protien in non meat sources but my nutritionist says that is not enough. And I am getting sick of eggs. When my hair began falling out it was in huge clumps..... sometimes on my pillow in the morning. Thanks again everyone it is re-assuring tio know it wil come back. I have a formal to go to this November and if I have to have the vlaby arms I sure hope I can have healthy hair as well.

Hi everyone...I've been missing in action again... I haven't dropped anymore, sitting at 107 lbs. down...been going up and down the same 10 lbs for the last 3 weeks and it is driving me absolutely insane. The stress of 2 jobs has gotten to me finally, and landed me in the hospital over night this past Sunday for chest pains and abnormal test results. I have decided to take a few week hiatus from the 2nd job to see if life can become more normal for me. I am so frustrated with my weight loss now and really feel like this is it...I know I've said it before, but it is really driving me nuts now. I spoke with my nutritionist yesterday and she said I'm really where I should be at this point and I needed to stop comparing myself to other people. She told me I really needed to make an effort to exercise 30 minutes 3 times per week, which I have not been doing...I know I need to, but I HATE TO EXERCISE! I'm doing everything else right...she told me just be patient, my body has gotten comfortable where it is and it just needs a rest from losing so rapidly. I don't know how some of you have done it...I'm guessing exercise...I wish I could get myself to do that. My husband and I fell at the mercy of an info-mercial and we purchased the Body Burner, which is an exercise trampoline. I'm going to give it a whirl, and use my handweights with it...maybe if I could jump up and down for at least 15 minutes everyday with weights it will make a difference. Who knows! Sorry I've been missing in action, but life has really been pulling me under and I wish I could overcome. I'm glad to see everyone else doing so well!!! Take care! Judy 359/252/165-185? -107 lbs. BMI 37.2 (was 54)