Thanks for posting this Lori.... You know I'm in. In my case I could never get below the 178-183 lb mark but was content there. I too have put on about 10 lbs as well &, like I said before, need to get my butt back in gear. Today is me & hubbies 15 year anniversary & the family is going to dinner so not a good day to behave completely. I was talking to him earlier today about getting back on the tread mill. That's my goal by the end of the week..... Take Care & here's to a good rest of the week.... Tammy

Happy Monday! I'll join in if it's ok. I'm up from my lowest of 145, which is eventually where I'd like to be again since I was a comfortable size 6 there. Me and DH were talking just this morning about this... we're both pretty sure the added weight that came on after I started recovery was the normal bounce back weight most of us experience post op, mine showed up once my body started healing and came out of the shock of what all I'd put it through. Anyway, I've been pretty much stuck where I am for a month or so and I think my body is comfortable here but I still want to get back in shape and lose some lbs! I've started doing Yoga here at home and I need to get back on that stupid treadmill. Yuck! Surely I can come up with a good reason not to, right?? Um, I have to cut my toe nails today... See? I can think of some way out of it! lol My downfall is fruit. I crave sugar now and to keep from dumping I've been eating bananas, pineapple, apples, grapes. Not gonna lose any weight THAT way! Have you guys seen the 5 day pouch test that a lot of the people on the graduate board are doing? I haven't gotten up the gumption to try it yet. The idea of liquids for 2 days... I know I'd blow it. Okay, enough of my rambling! hehe Oh, can I ask for you all to keep my neighbor's in your prayers and good thoughts please? Their house caught fire 2 nights ago and is destroyed, they moved out what was left today and are living in a motel while they look for a place to rent. Thank you!

Hiya Mrs. G! So glad to hear things are going so well for you. Sounds like you are definitely on the right track! I am still struggling with my own problems but they seem better now. It's a day to day thing ya know? Great to hear from you!!! Lori

Hi everyone, I agree, I miss everyone from this board. Hope to see you all here more often. I am also having the problem with eating too much of the wrong things and have gained back anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds depending on when I get on the scale. My last appt in August was actually down (199) from the previous Dr. appt, but I have been down as low as 191 at home. I jump up to as much as 206 and then slide down again. Got to watch what I eat a bit better, but most of all, got to get out there and exercise. I have been very bad about that lately because I had some plastics done on 10/15 Brachioplasty (goodbye batwings! ) and 10/19 BL/BA (hello boobies ). Still a bit sore and recovering from that, and not able to pick up anything over about 10 pounds yet, but things are going well. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying life. Good to see Mrs G is back and doing well! Take care and hear from you all soon! Eileen

I'm right there with you. Let's make it a point to post more. I'm always so much better when I'm accountable to others. Glad to hear you had an excellent appointment. I'll be hoping for the same. As soon as I shed these few extra pounds I know i put on. So starting Monday I'm gonna try to post daily with maybe a food & exercise log or something along that line to keep me motivated for the next 6 weeks. Wish me luck Have a wonderful weekend........... at least we know we're here... lets work on getting others back to posting. ((((HUGS)))) Tam