Well It's been 11 months since surgery and my weight loss has slowed drastically. I keep gaining and losing the same 3-5 pounds. As of this morning I've only lost 3lbs since May. Overall I have lost 133lbs which is awesome. I would like to loose another 20lbs but not sure if I can. Has anyone else been frustrated with their weight loss? Debbie

Hi Danette I to can mow!!! I do try to eat my protien first though. I do not eat sugar at all! (I dump) Tryed twice and that was it for me!! Good thing though!! I can eat a whole chicken breast as well. My problem is grazing!! I usually eat: b-southbeach meal bar s-ricecake w/p-nut butter l-salad w/chicken d-maybe chicken breast with some salad s-protien drink (atkins) sometimes a few pretzles but I try not to go for those sometiemes I'll have cottage cheese and low carb fruit for lunches as well. I take all my viti. and drink, drink, my crystal light and water only. Take care sheree 285/192/140ish

so sorry to hear about Bill. He is in a better place like you said.Give my best to your family. (((((HUGGS))))) Sheree

Me and my DH want to thank you all for your prayers for his dad's best friend, who had a stroke 2 weeks ago and had been in a coma since. Last night at approximately 1:30am, Bill's youngest daughter Mickey sat at the hospital holding her daddy's hand, and said "Daddy, I am here, and I will hold your hand if you need to cross over", and within seconds Bill was gone. While we are all so very sad, we know he is no longer trapped in his own body, and feels no more pain. I spoke to Pop earlier, he is holding up well. He said "I will be sad for a long, long time, but today I am happy, because Bill is no longer trapped in his body and he is with his maker". It's no wonder I admire Pop for his strength. I love you all, and again, thank you for your kind words and all your prayers. I believe our prayers have been answered, and Bill is back home. Connie

Hello Danette, I will be 11 months post op on the 29th. and I also can eat a large amount. Infact.. we are low on groceries today and I opened a 15 oz can of corn.. my plan was just a few bites..but my sister called and paying attention... I wasnt....in the middle of the conversation I realized I had eaten the entire can in about 10 min. Chicken I could eat a whole breast too. I do not normally eat canned veggies like that. As I said.. grocery day is fast approaching lol. I have stalled greatly in my weightloss.. However, I have noticed I am losing in inches..I just bought a pair of 16 shorts.. And on the way to the corner store.. they nearly fell off my butt.. I was so embarrassed lol. I did call my surgeon and he told me that he is not at all concerned with the amounts I can eat. I just have to be cautious of WHAT I eat.. Protein first always.. then if room some veggies or fruit.. I try to limit my carbs to once a day. I can eat almost anything I want.. It was unnerving for me at first at how much I can eat.. but thinking back to pre-surgery.. It is still FAR less. Good luck! Love Kimberly