Hey Nicki, I had my surgery September 26, 2002, I have now lost 115 pounds but have also been "stuck" there for about a month. I was told to make sure I get the appropriate amount of protein and exercise, exercise, excerise! Good Luck....to both of us! Rita

Just wanted to post - I didn't do the Liquid thing - too drastic yet - I did attend an OA meetng and think that is the way to go for me - I have to get the reasons I do this to myself in check. I started this week and have already made some personal progress. Jen

Hi!! Had my surger Sept 4th,2002. To date I have lost 140 lbs and Im still going. The loss is slow these days, but I feel so much better than I ever have.... If I didnt lose another pound, Id still be happy with how I feel now!! I love to work out and lift weights!! However I havent been able to for a few months now. I developed a HUGE hernia on the entire incesion site. Had surgery to fix that a week ago and had my panis removed at the same time. They took 7.2 pounds of skin! YIKES!!!! If I had to put a goal weight down, I'm thinking 20-30 lbs would be nice. Its all possible... in about a month and a half I will be back at the gym.... then WATCH OUT!! Life is sooooooo different. I look younger, I FEEL younger... I have more energy than can ever remember having and I weigh less than when I graduated from HS!! Life is good!! COngrats on the success Sept babies!! Take care and keep up the good work!! ****HUGS****

Yikes!! I'm having the exact same problem, ladies. Looks like it really is just a "tool", huh? A friend who had surgery the day after me has joined the on-line Weigh****chers and she said that has helped her tremendously. I haven't tried that yet. I'm going to go with the liquids a few days, then get back on Atkins. I can't eat everything, but I sure can eat more, and more often. Sugar bothers me, and heavy fat things (Chicken Biscuit crackers and potato chips); however, pretzels go down just fine, thank you very much. Geesh! I'm so glad you guys posted -- I felt like it was just me.

I'm wondering if these feelings are "normal" for our stage in WLS. I am feeling the same way! I am even going to an Overeaters Anom meeting on Monday! I don't want to waste my window and feel like I am not making the progress I should be! I have something in my mouth all the time??????????? I have had lots of people giving support and suggestions - they are: Quit sugar, eat only protein, go to an OE meeting, drink more water. Get mor etime for yourself. Drink more shakes, and on and on.....They are all great suggestions - putting them to use is a whole other story! HUH LOL!