ello' again...just on a different board! (for everyone else here...Teresa and I also reside on the MISSOURI BOARD!... Watch those carbs my dear. I was on the plateau from HADES.. and I was doing much like you are doing...the scale wasn't budging. I started logging back into fitday and saw that my carb intake was a bit higher than my protein intake. I nailed that down fast. This info. was also supported by my PCP. She said that for most folks (not just those having WLS) you HAVE to get your carb intake under your protein intake if you want to loose weight. It has paid off. Since I started doing this I have lost 9 lbs.! How cool is that? Before the scale was not budging...now it is changing almost everyday.... Up your water intake and get those carbs under control. As suggested in a previous post.. I know that I will not crave carbs if I am making the choice for a dense protein first. Good advice! Elizabeth~ only 26lbs. til ultimate UBERGOAL and well past surgeon's goal!

I was considered a lightweight and although I have hanging skin, it's nothing like some have, so I've decided that a good pair of Spanx is going to be FAR easier, effective, cheaper and less painful than a lower body lift, which would be the procedure I'd have. It would be so nice to have my rear end ON my rear end, instead of down the back of my thighs, where it currently is, but I did this to myself and with the help of Spanx, I'll pull it up, somehow!!! I haven't heard of many people getting PS covered, and I would think we lightweights wouldn't have much hope. I wish you luck, though!! Jan

I agree with what Beth suggested, especially the protein issue. Try mixing up your protein and eating it instead of drinking it! Also, when I was doing Weigh****chers, a good way to break a plateau was to switch up the calories. For a couple of days, eat plenty and for a couple of days, eat at the bottom of your calories, but of course make sure you get your protein in first. I think using Fitday.com to track EXACTLY what you're consuming is a great idea. You're really doing it all right and the weight will move again, but I understand it's frustrating to have to wait!! Jan

Have you tried the maximum strength Gas-X chewables, they seem to work best for me. Good luck with your dinner.

Still waiting for an interview appointment. There are several positions in different departments being interviewed. They just haven't gotten around to the Business Ed department. Will keep you posted, Marianne