Hey Kimberly! Sorry it's taken me SOOOO long to respond! I have been very bad about getting on the computer since I got home from the hospital. I've been feeling wonderful almost since then and honestly don't feel at all like I have any surgery at all no less major surgery! I've been walking a mile morning and night... exercising in the pool and last nite we went bowling and I bowled the best I have ever in my life. Eating is going pretty good too. I'm on mushies and have gotton some really good recipies from various people. Have found that mayo... even light mayo is no good for me. Also can't do scrambled eggs. Was bummed at that cuz I love them and know they are such a great source of excellent protein. Oh well.. I'll try them again some time soon. Mabye had taco sauce or low carb ketchup to moisten them. I think that may help a lot. So you're thinking of moving to the area???!! Oh boy I LOVE this area! It's not at all touresty. Growing like crazy fo a good investment. Still very quiet and not a lot of traffic even in snowbird season. There is so much beautiful nature here too. And Hudson beach is really nice. There are other much nicer beaches around the area too. I can't think of anywhere else in Florida I'd rather live. Come down and visit and I'll show you and your hubby around! Hugs, Marianne C.

Thank you everyone. Looks like we are all on the same track for the most part. I'll try and post this each Monday for us so we can be encouraged by each other. I know we all want it to fall off overnight, but keep in mind, this isn't an race to end in 30 days. None of us has probably lost 15 - 20 olbs in two weeks before. So trust me, we are all doing well. (maybe we are a little impatient cuz we want more!) Here's to us all being successful!!!

Thanks hon..I guess I just feel as if I have been thru so much....lol..as if we all havent! What happened in your second week?

Hi Trish! You and I had surgery just days apart. I had mine on August 2nd. I have had issues with constipation also. I sent my husband to the store last Sunday to get some Milk of Magnesia for me because I realized I hadn't gone to the bathroom in 7 days. Man was I full of pooh! LOL. I felt sooooo much better after relief. My mom used to use colace and it never did much for her either. Would your doctor approve Milk of Magnesia? It tastes icky, but it's worth it for the relief it gives. Way to gooooo on your weight loss!! And it only gets better from here!! Hang in there with your incision pain, it does get better. My largest incision is only about an inch long, but it's still tender as well. My most tender one is the one on the left right under my breast. I'm so happy for you that you're weight loss is going so well!! Keep on keepin' on!! If you ever need someone to talk to, PLEASE feel free to call on me! I'll be your cheerleader and we can cheer each other on!! God bless!! Brenda

Hi Everyone! Start: 254 Pre-op 221 Surgery date of 08-02-07 Now weighing in at: 204 Total loss: 50 lbs Post-op loss: 17 lbs WAY TO GOOOO EVERYONE!! God bless!