I feel the same way Darlene. Ive lost 125 pds in 7 months and well im a little wrinkly in certain areas. I would love to get my tummy and thighs done and of course the 'girls' are gone lol. I dont have insurance right now so I guess I'll wait or try to get on extreme makeover lol...good luck and congrats on the weight loss. I still believe this surgery is a blessing, even with the inability to wear a bathing suit this summer (ewww)lol amy lap rny 9-16-03 260/135/?

Hi JulieAnn, Thank you, Your progress is also wonderful. I hope to hear more from you.

Thank you for the welcome. Hoping to meet some new people here.Find out how other's are that had there surgery around time I did.

For all of you that responded to my last post I just want to say to those that have photos attached. YOU ALL LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY! I'm going update my photo soon. for those that don't have photos attached you should consider it. I'm sure you all look great and why not share with the rest of us. take care and thanks for the responses.

I'm in! I haven't tried it either but I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm just as frustrated as you are and the blues seem to get a hold of me no matter how much things have changed for me. I agree that the water and protein are key in our efforts. also, did you know that carbs increase insulin and make you crave more carbs. I read it in a diet book some years ago by a husban and wife team named Heller. I've known this for a while and yesterday I ate at Soup Plantation, Not the place to go for this diet! I realized that although I tried to be careful the food there offers a serious carb fest! and I paid for it. all night I was snacky for junk and I was miserable. I fought it with cheese, fruit and water. in any case I'm going to give the protein thing a shot, what have I got to lose Hang in there Carolyn, your weighloss will kick in again soon and it will continue even if you do hit a few bumps along the way.