I know exactly what you are going through. I have gained about 10 also. Today was the last day of the wrong kind of eating. I started logging into Fitday again, walked 3 miles tonight, and went grocery shopping for the "right" foods. I get bored so I eat. I also go to school and work midnights so I eat to stay awake and while I am studying. I know these are excuses, but I have finally recognized the problem. Get out your manual and start fresh. Pull out old pictures and hang them on the frig. Anytime you want to vent email me. I have yahoo and msn messenger so we can chat if you would like. Get back on board...you can do it. We can do it together!!! Kelly

Hi Pk, Sorry for the delay. My LBL went very well. he took off 8 lbs of skin and excess fat. I was back at work after 2 weeks of surgery. The pain was not half as bad as I thought and I was off the pains meds after 2 days of being home. I read that you are helping Terri out so you can see first hand how it is. hope all is well and stay in touch! Take care, Michelle

You really need to see your surgeon and a dietician. You have to nip this in the bud now and professional help is the best way to go. Failure implies its all over. There is no over here, just a continuous journey. Even when you get to your goal weight it isnt over. You have failed when you give up. I am not having any troubles with weight loss or maintenance. I dont exercise, I was a heavy weight and I had many weight loss resistant issues pre op. If *I* can do it, anyone can. The key is getting the right knowledge, support and medical care. Then all you have to do is want to be healthy. My meals look very "normal" now a days. In size and appearance. Keep in mind normal is a lot smaller than we used to eat and normal is also not junk food. I dont eat junk food. It isnt healthy for anyone even in small doses. I dont eat fast food ever, and wont ever again unless its a matter of absolute need. I surround myself with healthy foods and keep old temptations at a distance though they are still around since my hubby has rights too ;) I follow the basic rules of NO drinking with meals, protein FIRST and I always log my eats even when the numbers are less savoury than what they came from ;) If there is anything I can do to help you PM me anytime Good luck and DONT give up!! You can get control back!! HUGS PK

I have an appointment for a consultation the end of next month. I have experienced bacterial infections in my navel and am hoping this will convince my insurance to cover some of the surgery. I have lost 136 pounds and am maintaining my weight also. Best of luck to you.

Hi all, I have lost over 100 lbs and have maintained my weight since Oct. I am going for my LBL on Friday. Has anyone one else already started plastics or are thinking about it?