Hi, I too understand what you are going through. I need to shape up myself or I will lose this wonderful blessing. Tonight I had a pork chop and half a cup of mashed pot. for supper and then a few hours later gnawed off the edge of another chop. Thats my bad habit. I need to have regular meals and snacks and stick to them. I can also eat sugar and that is bad so since I am single I got rid of anything that could possible tempt me in my house. And I don't keep junk around usually but I had some things from the holidays that I could have got compulsive with. This is how nuts I can be with food. Had a dry cake mix I was afraid I may mix up and eat raw. I know it would have made me sick but I would have tried at some point I am sure. And a can of french fried onions i would have dived into in one of my compulsive fits. It is so scary and I have had all kinds of counceling, eating disorder groups, overeaters anonymous and still I cannot seem to completely get a grip on myself. Well I am babbling. I was once 330 at 5ft 2inches. At surgery 285 and now am 167. I want to lose about 30 more pounds and I will be 2 years out in Sept. So I know I need to take advantage of the window because it is closing. I am rooting for you. I know we can beat this it just takes perseverance. Hanging in there--- Lucy O'Grady

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY JESSE....YOU HAVE BEEN SUCH AN INSPIRATION DIANA

Hi Everyone: Happy Friday to all!!! When the clock strikes midnight tonight and February 4 turns into February 5 it will be my 48th birthday. I'm just 2 years away from getting my AARP Card (LOL)!!! I'm looking forward to the beginning of my 49th year on earth with great anticipation and joy. I'm the lean, mean machine that I was in my youth with the wisdom that comes with middle age. I know that my decision to have WLS will enable me to live longer and healthier. It's been a good week for me. We had our Regional Meetings and was able to see many of our salespeople that I interact with by phone but only see once in a while. They were all amazed on how I looked and I had to beat off all the lunch and dinner invites. I had to remind them that I only eat a little at a time (LOL). I also purchased one of those exercise bands for when I can't get to the gym and I was surprized by how much of a workout you can get with it. For those who are not the "gym" types, I would recommend getting an exercise band. Till next time, Jesse 373/190/-183

Hi Everyone: Well it has been a great week for me. First, I won 2 performance awards at work which netted me almost a grand. The money went directly into my slush fund (the fund my wife has no knowledge of so help me keep it a secret (LOL)). The money came in handy because Lord & Taylor was having a sale and now that I can shop like "regular" people I found 2 Polo buttondown shirts at 65% off. Second, I had to get my wedding ring resized since it was falling off my finger. I have gone from a size 12 to 10 1/2. Third, I finally bought some dress shoes since my old ones were flopping on my feet. So I went to the store and to my amazement my size 12 wide foot is now a size 11 medium foot. Isn't WLS wonderful or what? Till next time, Jesse 373/190/-183

I too ahve been able to eat more and my boyfriend is worried. I can eat about 8 oz of food that is about what my doc said would be normal!! But still is scary. I have only lost 120lbs and need to now "diet" I guess I shold be better at my food choices!! Laura