Hey, I am sort of there. I am not gaining, but I am not losing either. When I bounce around the 151-153lb mark, I know its water, and I drink more. I don't count calories, but I do not eat sugar AT ALL!! Unless its natural sugar, like tomatoes, or fresh fruit. I can't say I exercise regularly at all either, so I am walking, but not as a real walk, I go shopping and walk my butt off and don't buy anything, but that is a lot of walking. I also watch my carbs, and eat mainly salads with chicken and Wendy's chili. I don't drink wine, it makes me yak and sick! I want to, but too much sugar and I still dump, thank God!! Lately I have toyed with the idea of bites of cake or something, but not going to do it. I would rather eat fruit with spray whipped cream anyway!! YUMMY :bounce: I am having plastics in December, lower body lift, and I am upping my protein by using the protica protein vials. I still do the dannon carb control yogurt drinks light n fit, and only has 3 gms of sugar and i add 1 scoop of Any Whey protein powder to it. It helps me a lot. Stay on track and try to drink. I find when I up my protein, I lose more...plus a daily dose of dried prunes keeps me going and the weight off!! Deb

Hey Tammy, I am an August baby too. I never remember to post here, and I should!!! Bad me!! I am dealing with stomach pains now like the other girl who has ulcers...can't think of her name. SO, I am heading to the doc today for an ultrasound...they are thinking partial obstruction, constipation ya know, but I think now its an ulcer! One thing I will share and it does not make you dump is SunSweet dried prunes. Yuck! BUT the orange flavored ones are awesome, like candy!! 4-6 a day and you will poop up a storm!! I am now below my doc's goal of 160, but he did say try to go for 150 if I can, and I am at 151, but I am eating saltines like crazy...always have, they help my tummy when I take my vitamins, but now for pain ;( SO, my personal goal is to be around 145. I have plastic surgery on December 13th in Mexico with an AWESOME DOC!! Lots of doctor's wives and doctors and nurses go to him. he is double board certified in both US and Mex, and International. he is plastic certified, not cosmetic which is a huge difference. Thanks for the post!! Instead of stool softeners, try the prunes, they really really helped me a lot!! Take care! Deb

How's everyone doing? I'm sooo sorry I've slacked on my "daily posts" duty... PHEW..... it's taking me everything to just get the time to post this one.... As you all know, I've been working my tail off with overtime, soccer games, & orthopedic visits with my daughter. Can't complain too much... The extra money is getting used wisely. Hope you're all doing well. Can you believe it's October already??? WOW... 4 weeks from today, we'll be taking our trip West to Green Bay, WI.... Jeez, next thing you know it'll be Christmas... Weight wise, I'm back down to 179. We'll see how that works out. Haven't really been doing to much to make it move any faster though.... The bathroom has been nicer to me lately, so hopefully, I don't have to deal with that again any time soon. Went to my surgeons office last Friday for a support group leaders meeting (which was cancelled & we missed the call). It wasn't a wasted trip though cause my sister & I stood & talked to the nurse & the nurse practioner about some issues we've been having. Free Consultation ..... They told me I should take a stool softener daily, but I'm not sure if I will or not. Things have been moving pretty good lately. She said I shouldn't go more than 3 days without a BM. I think it's my veggies (or lack thereof) that I'm missing. Trying to work on getting them in. Anyway, Friends...... I'm here & thinking of all of you daily.... hopefully, soon, I'll be able to take a step back & give myself a breather. I know....MAKE TIME FOR ME!!!!!! Take Care Everyone.... Love you all...... Tammy

Hey! Write it on your calendar- oh at disney/ananheim 4/14 & 4/15 I will be there!!! Doesn't it sound like fun? A convention and disney? Lol I love it!!! AND I PRINTED OUT THE INTENDED GUESTS AND DISCUSSIONS FOR THE KY SHOW ITS SO AMAZING- THEY HAVE S MUCH FOR POST OPS..I WAS IMPRESSED Donna

The gift exchange list has continued to grow a bit but we still have room if anyone else wants to join! Send me an email and I will add you to the list! Remember... if you live in an apartment, please give me the number when submitting your address. Take care, Lori